Its a good thing we’re not afraid of the dark because exciting things are happening in the darkroom. The workshop begins outside the actual darkroom, where, using foam pieces, campers can write their name or make a cool design on a piece of plain white paper. They’re taught the whole process of developing photos out of paper, including all the many special machines and chemicals. First, they switch on the dial, which puts the light on, and creates the shadow, which ultimately makes their photo. Then they put their project through the stopper, the fixer, and the water, and then through heat. All through the process, the paper looks blank, but when it comes out, it is a masterpiece!
Meanwhile, heads of the darkroom workshop take pictures of the campers and counselors. They get the proofs and the next time the campers have the workshop, they can choose which picture they like and and get the developed photo!