• Can not leave your hole before you finish.
• Are not allowed to help dig other people’s holes.
• Can not go into your tent to rest, until your hole is finished.
• Your hole has to be as deep as your shovel, which is 5 feet long, and you would have to be able to lay your shovel flat across the bottom in any direction.
• Can not bring guns, explosives, weapons, drugs, or alcohol onto the premises.
• Can not leave at any time to rest in the Warden’s hammock, under the shade of the only two trees.

• Are only allowed a four-minute shower.
• If you find anything when you’re digging that is valuable, you have to show it to the
Warden.
• Can not talk back to any of the counselors.
• Can not steal any of the counselors possessions, including the food and water.

• Eating onions will help prevent being bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard.
• Do not steal Mr. Sir’s sunflower seeds.
• Avoid digging at noon, since that is the hottest part of the day.
• Try to stay in the shade as much as possible.
• If you’re digging behind someone, make sure that he does not hit you with the shovel.
• Call everyone by their nickname or they will get mad at you.
• If the Warden gets angry at you, you should watch out for her fingernails.

• The Warden has cameras watching you, so do not do anything suspicious.
• Look for yellowspotted lizards in the hole before you enter.
• You should remain calm if there is a yellow-spotted lizard on you.

• Some onions to eat in case you meet a yellowspotted lizard.
• A pair of gloves that would help you with digging holes.
• An alarm clock to help wake you up at an early time.
• Some comfortable clothing to wear after you are done digging.
• Sunscreen to put on when you go out to dig your hole.
• Sunglasses and a hat to protect your face and be able to see when the sun is in your eyes.

• Stationery paper and a pencil to keep in touch with your family and friends.
• Soap and a towel for taking a shower.
• A pair of durable shoes or boots to protect your feet from the hard terrain.
• A Toothbrush and toothpaste to keep your teeth clean.

• “Well, the first hole’s the hardest,” Magnet said.
(page 35)
• “The second hole’s a lot harder. You’re hurting before you even get started,” said X-Ray.
(page 45)
• “I’ve been here for almost a year. I’ve never found anything,” said X-Ray. (page 52)
• ‘The third hole’s the hardest,” X-Ray said.
(page 55)
• “They’re going to finally let you out of here?” asked Magnet. (page 56)

• “You can pretend you found it first thing in the morning. Then you can get the whole day off, instead of just a hour or so this afternoon.” said
Stanley. (page 62)
• “What kind of camp are you running here,
Ms. Walker?” Said the
Attorney General.
(page 220)

• “They weren’t just digging to “build character.” They were definitely looking for something.” said
Stanley. (page 71)
• “That’s the last hole I will ever dig.” Zero said. (page 185)
• “If I had just kept those old smelly sneakers, then neither of us would be here right now.” said
Zero. (page 184)