Good morning families and friends,
It is another beautiful morning here at camp. We have a cool breeze blowing and it is so pleasant. We have had some warm days but overall this session has been very pleasant..thank goodness that front that was here on check in day has checked out of Florida!!!
Sunday morning the campers had a picnic breakfast with their cabins and then it was our weekly big cabin clean up. Changing sheets, cleaning trunks and major cleaning of the cabins. Yes, your child did this, so don't let them fool you when they get home. They do know how! During the afternoon the campers were treated to the counselor rodeo. Counselors competed in some of the same events that will be in our last day horseshow. They also saw counselors cracking bullwhips and got to eat popcicles. It was a fantastic afternoon. We had pizza for dinner and then they got to relax and watch the movie"Bedtime Stories." Then it was store and off to bed.
Today will be filled once again with activities and stories. When the night comes we will wonder how the day went by so quickly but more than that we will all celebrate the fact that it was wonderful and well spent. Enjoy your day as much as we do. After all, it is "Marvelous Monday" all day long!!!!
Diana, Murray and the gang
Monday, June 29, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Is it Saturday??
It is the end of another busy day at camp. Camp is so funny sometimes, you really do forget what day of the week it is. Our saying at camp is a day at camp is like a week in the "real world". Ask your children when they come home. By this time of the day you can't even remember what happened this morning. It seems so long ago but it goes by quickly. We really are in our own little world here. What a wonderful world it is. We had sunshine, we had rain, we had a beautiful sunset and a very fun evening program. 5 counselors participated in our version of Fear Factor. They have all kinds of challenges and the campers all cheer them on. Brittany won! She is the first girl to win in 2 years! She was not going to give up! A good lesson for all. The youngest campers are having their hayride tonight and were so excited. Their enthusiasm for everything we do is so refreshing. They will be sleepy when they get back. You enjoy the rest of your evening and we will too. Thanks for sharing your children.
Diana, Murray and the gang
Diana, Murray and the gang
Friday, June 26, 2009
Good morning families!
Good morning everyone,
It is only 10am and so much has already happened. At 7am Murray, Beau and I went out to the woods to build the ceremonial fire for the girls on Pioneer Path. They arrived to the campfire area shortly after looking tired but very proud for what they had accomplished as a team. Murray spoke with them about the importance of what they had done together. I expressed to them the respect that I have for them for having faced the challenge of hiking out, undertaking team building and taking care of themselves and each other. They hiked in for breakfast and were welcome with loud applause from everyone. It was only 8:20am. After breakfast the campers returned to their cabins for clean-up and off to first activity. Of course, the campers and counselors from P.A.T.H. are treated to a shower and long nap. As I look out the window, I see campers from Buckaroos to Pioneers helping Kris (head of general sports) fill water balloons for an afternoon game of "dodge water balloons." It is always a very popular event. Of course, the campers helping fill balloons are enjoying getting wet themselves. It is a beautiful day and the lake is full of kayaks and canoes and of course, children swimming. If this morning is a sign of the kind of day we are going to have....I will be the happiest of all the campers. What a life we are leading here. Everyone should be so lucky. I hope your day is as fantastic as ours!
Diana, Murray and the gang
It is only 10am and so much has already happened. At 7am Murray, Beau and I went out to the woods to build the ceremonial fire for the girls on Pioneer Path. They arrived to the campfire area shortly after looking tired but very proud for what they had accomplished as a team. Murray spoke with them about the importance of what they had done together. I expressed to them the respect that I have for them for having faced the challenge of hiking out, undertaking team building and taking care of themselves and each other. They hiked in for breakfast and were welcome with loud applause from everyone. It was only 8:20am. After breakfast the campers returned to their cabins for clean-up and off to first activity. Of course, the campers and counselors from P.A.T.H. are treated to a shower and long nap. As I look out the window, I see campers from Buckaroos to Pioneers helping Kris (head of general sports) fill water balloons for an afternoon game of "dodge water balloons." It is always a very popular event. Of course, the campers helping fill balloons are enjoying getting wet themselves. It is a beautiful day and the lake is full of kayaks and canoes and of course, children swimming. If this morning is a sign of the kind of day we are going to have....I will be the happiest of all the campers. What a life we are leading here. Everyone should be so lucky. I hope your day is as fantastic as ours!
Diana, Murray and the gang
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
New Session, New Kids, New Puppy!
Circle F is one, big, happy family, and we are so pleased to welcome =our second session campers! We began the week with The Welcome Dance, where we all boogied until the sun set over our beautiful lake.
Today began with our second round of activities. Riding geared up the horses and lead the anxious cowboys and cowgirls into their rings, some as experts, and some for the first time! The waterfront was no-holds-bard with their sailing lessons, canoe instruction, and kayak racing extravaganza!
Interested in creating something beautiful? Then head over to arts and crafts, where the crew is known for their fabulous painting, extraordinary bracelet making, and some amazing Popsicle stick cabins.
Need more movement in your life? Dance, Tumble, Cheer can surely provide you with some rhythm and groove.
Two left feet? Use them to kick around a ball with General Sports. We had soccer and archery today, where kids were instructed in the sport, then encouraged to play on their own. Our great archery range just received new targets, so let the arrows fly young Robyn Hoods! Targets, or running campers more of your range? Let the paint fly in Paintball, with our desert and forest courses! The campers love this interactive, intense game of wits, physique, and strategy.
Ready to soar to new heights? Climb that 33 foot wall then sail onto the zip line that gives a beautiful view of our lake.
Hike around the lake, learn to build a fire, and discover the world of the great outdoors in Camp craft and Nature Lore! Don't forget, recycle! Our Campcraft and Nature Lore class is in charge of our recycle program on property.
Capture the beauty of this place from your own perspective. Campers this year can participate in a new activity, Photography. Look for campers original work later on our website!
Wow, aren't we exhausted after a beautiful day of so many activities? No way! It's time for our evening program- DEAL or NO DEAL! Howie Mandel (our counselor Joe) jumped on stage and offered campers various deals, key chains, pizza parties, or free store depending on their luck. The audience loves this activity, as their response influences the decision that the contestant makes!
The sun sets over our lake as the new camp puppy Nomad relaxes on the beach. A new session, new kids, and a new puppy. Still the same ole' Circle F Family.
Thank you for being a part of our family.
Much love-
All 0f Us... =(F)=
Today began with our second round of activities. Riding geared up the horses and lead the anxious cowboys and cowgirls into their rings, some as experts, and some for the first time! The waterfront was no-holds-bard with their sailing lessons, canoe instruction, and kayak racing extravaganza!
Interested in creating something beautiful? Then head over to arts and crafts, where the crew is known for their fabulous painting, extraordinary bracelet making, and some amazing Popsicle stick cabins.
Need more movement in your life? Dance, Tumble, Cheer can surely provide you with some rhythm and groove.
Two left feet? Use them to kick around a ball with General Sports. We had soccer and archery today, where kids were instructed in the sport, then encouraged to play on their own. Our great archery range just received new targets, so let the arrows fly young Robyn Hoods! Targets, or running campers more of your range? Let the paint fly in Paintball, with our desert and forest courses! The campers love this interactive, intense game of wits, physique, and strategy.
Ready to soar to new heights? Climb that 33 foot wall then sail onto the zip line that gives a beautiful view of our lake.
Hike around the lake, learn to build a fire, and discover the world of the great outdoors in Camp craft and Nature Lore! Don't forget, recycle! Our Campcraft and Nature Lore class is in charge of our recycle program on property.
Capture the beauty of this place from your own perspective. Campers this year can participate in a new activity, Photography. Look for campers original work later on our website!
Wow, aren't we exhausted after a beautiful day of so many activities? No way! It's time for our evening program- DEAL or NO DEAL! Howie Mandel (our counselor Joe) jumped on stage and offered campers various deals, key chains, pizza parties, or free store depending on their luck. The audience loves this activity, as their response influences the decision that the contestant makes!
The sun sets over our lake as the new camp puppy Nomad relaxes on the beach.
Thank you for being a part of our family.
Much love-
All 0f Us... =(F)=
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Only one day left...can't believe it!
Dear families,
It is hard to believe that tomorrow is the last full day for our first session campers. I don't know about you but it has gone by so quickly for us. Tomorrow is full of last day activity. Rodeo practice, camp games, general swim, packing, banquet and final dance. In case you are wondering here is the schedule for Saturday.
9am- parents start arriving to pack up their camper or campers
Come to the Lasso Lodge to see portraits of your camper
10am- Horseshow at the Circle F arena
When you leave camp, you will be stopped at the gate and asked what camper you are checking out. Also, we will have a few questions to ask you, as well. Such as: How did you find Circle F? Postcard, newspaper(which one), magazine(which one), Google or what search engine. Why did you choose Circle F? We really appreciate your input as it helps us to grow, change and improve. Once again, thank you so very much for allowing us to spend 2 weeks with your fantastic children. Have a safe drive here. See you Saturday!
Diana, Murray and the gang
It is hard to believe that tomorrow is the last full day for our first session campers. I don't know about you but it has gone by so quickly for us. Tomorrow is full of last day activity. Rodeo practice, camp games, general swim, packing, banquet and final dance. In case you are wondering here is the schedule for Saturday.
9am- parents start arriving to pack up their camper or campers
Come to the Lasso Lodge to see portraits of your camper
10am- Horseshow at the Circle F arena
When you leave camp, you will be stopped at the gate and asked what camper you are checking out. Also, we will have a few questions to ask you, as well. Such as: How did you find Circle F? Postcard, newspaper(which one), magazine(which one), Google or what search engine. Why did you choose Circle F? We really appreciate your input as it helps us to grow, change and improve. Once again, thank you so very much for allowing us to spend 2 weeks with your fantastic children. Have a safe drive here. See you Saturday!
Diana, Murray and the gang
PATH
June 18th, 2009
PATH
PATH
When trying to explain personal integrity or teamwork, we can always utilize teambuilding games, personal examples, and heroes of our past. However, there is no teacher like nature that so poetically and pricelessly demonstrates the power of individual development and communal cooperation.
We developed P.A.T.H. (Pioneer Adventure Teambuilding Hike) knowing that nature is the supreme classroom to develop team and individual morals, values, and principles. The Pioneers are the oldest group of kids at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp, located off the 60 freeway in Lake Wales FL.
The girls and boys have separate P.A.T.H. excursions and spend the night on part of the 500 acres that sits behind the main part of Circle F Dude Ranch.
They begin the hike at the office, where the rule of “one positive comment for every negative comment” is explained. If we can keep the kids looking at the positive from the beginning, they are much more likely to see the other lessons that nature will teach them along the way.
We then head to the north side of the lake, walking in an area where most of the campers have never been. The sun shines from the west side as we curve around the 40-acre body of water. The live oaks common to this area hang overhead and shade our path.
We play a few teambuilding games and talk about reflecting on ourselves, and what it means to have integrity. Each tree has its own purpose in life- to grow, to provide nutrients for the earth, to create a forest. This gives us the opportunity to pose the question; what is your purpose?
We move into the back acreage hiking through a sugar sand trail and a live-oak canopy. The mile long trek through the foliage always brings time to talk about the snake trails through the sand, the raccoon paws, and the beautiful variations of spider webs strewn across the tress, or wrapped around wayward branches. The kids are always fascinated that they are going to be living with these creatures, and that we all use the same land to survive.
Arriving in a clearing we begin some more games, integrating the need for teamwork and communication in everything that we do.
We hike through the forest once again, and head towards an open pine area. We build our own shelters from tarps, our own fire out of dead, down, and detached wood, and cook our own food. The need for community and cooperation is emphasized here as we settle down for the night, filled with food and tired from the hiking. Everyone has much to ponder; personal integrity, teamwork, and community, exemplified to us through the beauty and wonder of nature here on Circle F property.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Can you believe it is the last week of the session??
Hi families,
It is the end of another day at camp. So much happens in a day here. You can't remember if what happened was this morning or yesterday or a few days ago. It is so interesting. I hear kids all the time saying they have no idea what day it is and that it doesn't matter because it is just another day of fun. They are so right. Today started just like all the others with flag raising, morning thought and a fantastic breakfast of bisquits and gravy, sausage, cereal, fruit, orange juice and milk. We end with announcements about the day and the traditional, "Who's the camper of the day?", "Who's the counselor of the day?" and of course...."What's today??". In case you are wondering it was "Marvelous Monday" all day long! We ended our long day with MTV night. The cabins did a great job entertaining each other with everything from the Beach Boys to Hannah Montana. You can see them on the first session video that will be playing in the Lasso Lodge on closing day. We got the children off to bed a little early tonight. They have been busy since they got here. I figured a little extra sleep was in order for all. With that said I could use some sleep myself. Good night everyone. Enjoy your week and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Sleep tight!
Diana and the gang
It is the end of another day at camp. So much happens in a day here. You can't remember if what happened was this morning or yesterday or a few days ago. It is so interesting. I hear kids all the time saying they have no idea what day it is and that it doesn't matter because it is just another day of fun. They are so right. Today started just like all the others with flag raising, morning thought and a fantastic breakfast of bisquits and gravy, sausage, cereal, fruit, orange juice and milk. We end with announcements about the day and the traditional, "Who's the camper of the day?", "Who's the counselor of the day?" and of course...."What's today??". In case you are wondering it was "Marvelous Monday" all day long! We ended our long day with MTV night. The cabins did a great job entertaining each other with everything from the Beach Boys to Hannah Montana. You can see them on the first session video that will be playing in the Lasso Lodge on closing day. We got the children off to bed a little early tonight. They have been busy since they got here. I figured a little extra sleep was in order for all. With that said I could use some sleep myself. Good night everyone. Enjoy your week and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Sleep tight!
Diana and the gang
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Games, carnival, fire, recycle!
Sensational Saturday brings us to the beautiful day of special programs! This morning we broke up into four teams and played ZANY OLYMPICS! Our fantastic events included tug-o-war, backward-three-legged race, opposite arm softball throw, and balloon pop! We all had a fantastic time playing the ZANY games, and the winners will be announced tomorrow!
After lunch, we moved into Carnival... face painting, fortune telling, bouncy house, slip n' slide, and two amazing water slides... what a beautiful day in the sun! We had counselors at each station directing our campers to the fun activities. Prizes galore and water extravaganza kept us running around in the fresh water and the bright sun this afternoon. We concluded the daylight with a general swim, and a tasty meal of barbecued chicken! YUM!
We also started our recycling competition for Session 1 2009- boys vs. girls! Whoever can collect the most cans, plastic bottles and cardboard, sort them, and also come up with creative ways to express how we can be more green at Circle F will determine the winner. We will announce the winner next Friday, and at the Rodeo! We are so proud of our campers, counselors, and all of Circle F for wanting to be more green, and working to recycle, reduce, and reuse everything we can! Way to go!
Tonight will be our opening campfire. This is a tradition from the beginnings of Circle F that introduces the campers to how the Circle F family commenced in 1952. We have 12 speeches given by counselors, then the traditional "wood chip throw" where returning campers and counselors add their wood chips to the fire. We also have ashes from last year's campfire placed in this year's fire... and each year we build on this tradition. It is a beautiful time for us to respect and think about those who have made this place into what it is today, and how we are going to shape Circle F for tomorrow.
Tomorrow, we wake up for a day of wild animals and roller coasters- BUSH GARDENS!
Thank you for reading... Wear Sunscreen and Drink Water!
After lunch, we moved into Carnival... face painting, fortune telling, bouncy house, slip n' slide, and two amazing water slides... what a beautiful day in the sun! We had counselors at each station directing our campers to the fun activities. Prizes galore and water extravaganza kept us running around in the fresh water and the bright sun this afternoon. We concluded the daylight with a general swim, and a tasty meal of barbecued chicken! YUM!
We also started our recycling competition for Session 1 2009- boys vs. girls! Whoever can collect the most cans, plastic bottles and cardboard, sort them, and also come up with creative ways to express how we can be more green at Circle F will determine the winner. We will announce the winner next Friday, and at the Rodeo! We are so proud of our campers, counselors, and all of Circle F for wanting to be more green, and working to recycle, reduce, and reuse everything we can! Way to go!
Tonight will be our opening campfire. This is a tradition from the beginnings of Circle F that introduces the campers to how the Circle F family commenced in 1952. We have 12 speeches given by counselors, then the traditional "wood chip throw" where returning campers and counselors add their wood chips to the fire. We also have ashes from last year's campfire placed in this year's fire... and each year we build on this tradition. It is a beautiful time for us to respect and think about those who have made this place into what it is today, and how we are going to shape Circle F for tomorrow.
Tomorrow, we wake up for a day of wild animals and roller coasters- BUSH GARDENS!
Thank you for reading... Wear Sunscreen and Drink Water!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Another Fantastic Day
Hello camp family,
What a day! A day at camp is like a week in the "real" world or so the saying goes at camp...it is soooo true. The day was filled with activities and laughter. Trail riding, rock climbing, paintball, sports, arts and crafts, spirit squad, photography, nature lore (they found a yellow rat snake) and the kids have talked about it all day. The best part of the day is watching the kids be kids. They walk together and talk and laugh without a care. The activities are wonderful but the friends and relationships make camp fantastic. Tonight we had the YeeHaw dance. There were lots of cowboys and cowgirls. There was hay and even a horse made an appearance. The youngest campers had their hayride tonight and had stories around the campfire and s'mores. The Wranglers won a movie and pizza during "Deal or No Deal" the other night and are enjoying that treat this evening. I'm not sure what they find more exciting, pizza, the movie or staying up later than the Pioneers! Tomorrow will surely prove to be exciting. We are having "Zany Olympics" and general swim in the morning and "Carnival" in the afternoon. We will post pictures for you so you can join in the fun. Enjoy your weekend and your time. It is only one week until we see you once again. Boy, does time fly!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin, Bri and the Circle F gang
What a day! A day at camp is like a week in the "real" world or so the saying goes at camp...it is soooo true. The day was filled with activities and laughter. Trail riding, rock climbing, paintball, sports, arts and crafts, spirit squad, photography, nature lore (they found a yellow rat snake) and the kids have talked about it all day. The best part of the day is watching the kids be kids. They walk together and talk and laugh without a care. The activities are wonderful but the friends and relationships make camp fantastic. Tonight we had the YeeHaw dance. There were lots of cowboys and cowgirls. There was hay and even a horse made an appearance. The youngest campers had their hayride tonight and had stories around the campfire and s'mores. The Wranglers won a movie and pizza during "Deal or No Deal" the other night and are enjoying that treat this evening. I'm not sure what they find more exciting, pizza, the movie or staying up later than the Pioneers! Tomorrow will surely prove to be exciting. We are having "Zany Olympics" and general swim in the morning and "Carnival" in the afternoon. We will post pictures for you so you can join in the fun. Enjoy your weekend and your time. It is only one week until we see you once again. Boy, does time fly!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin, Bri and the Circle F gang
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Girl's PATH and Water Mania!
The ladies of Pioneer Land returned this morning with faces painted and a bit more nature-savvy. With the first PATH (Pioneer Adventure Teambuilding Hike) of this session completed, we are more pumped then ever about how much our Pioneers love the outdoors! We began last night at 5:00 pm, and hiked around the beautiful Sunset Lake. We had several team building activities, teaching the Pioneers leadership, friendship, teamwork, creativity, communication, and the importance of taking care of oneself. The night was concluded with wonderful sac burgers that we cooked over an open camp fire, and of course, smores. After making our own shelters out of tarps and rope, we settled down for a good night's rest under the pines in the back part of the Circle F property.
We marched in this morning with our face paint (ash from the fire) and concluded our "PATH" with the traditional lake run.
It is so true that we are one big happy family here at Circle F! It is a beautiful thing, sharing each other's stories, laughter, love, and water craziness!
Tonight's evening activity was Water Mania- a fantastic program focused on cooling down and soaking suds! The first station is giant slip n' slide... a soapy spin on the summer classic plastic runway. We just add some soap, some rubber inner tubes, and the Co-bucks are slipping down all the way to Pioneer land!
Other water games are spread out through camp so everyone has an opportunity to race, throw sponges at opponents, and try to fill their buckets the fastest.
We can only hope your day was as eventful as ours! Here from Circle F, we wish you a Tremedous Thursday- all day long!
We marched in this morning with our face paint (ash from the fire) and concluded our "PATH" with the traditional lake run.
It is so true that we are one big happy family here at Circle F! It is a beautiful thing, sharing each other's stories, laughter, love, and water craziness!
Tonight's evening activity was Water Mania- a fantastic program focused on cooling down and soaking suds! The first station is giant slip n' slide... a soapy spin on the summer classic plastic runway. We just add some soap, some rubber inner tubes, and the Co-bucks are slipping down all the way to Pioneer land!
Other water games are spread out through camp so everyone has an opportunity to race, throw sponges at opponents, and try to fill their buckets the fastest.
We can only hope your day was as eventful as ours! Here from Circle F, we wish you a Tremedous Thursday- all day long!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Pictures of Session One 2009
SUMMER CAMP PHOTOS
Hello Everyone!!
We have had some technical difficulties with our Photo section of
the website. In the mean time we will try to keep posting images here on the blog. sincerly, your circle-f photographer
Hello Everyone!!
We have had some technical difficulties with our Photo section of
the website. In the mean time we will try to keep posting images here on the blog. sincerly, your circle-f photographer
Monday, June 08, 2009
Day 2
Hello Everyone,
Another beautiful day at camp. The temperatures are pleasant and the kids are having a blast. The day started with flag raising and a great morning thought about positive thinking. We were off to a breakfast of pancakes and sausage, cereal, fruit, juice and milk. A very yummy start to a day full of activities. Riding did their testing for skills, paintball reviewed the rules and safety procedures as did rockwall and waterfront. The Summit and blob were huge hits. Nature Lore found bugs to feed to Mia's spider. You can bet I leave that to them! Arts and Crafts had lots of activities going and the Spirit Squad make wonderful signs for tonights dance. The kids did a good job staying hydrated, of course we remind them all day long to drink water and wear sunscreen. After a dinner of spaghetti and meatballs the campers were off to the "Welcome Dance" which is a very popular evening program. Most of the younger children love to run and play in the field and then go into the dance and back out for more running and playing. It is so wonderful to watch kids just be kids. They are so happy.
We are trying very hard to get the pictures up but are having some difficulties. We will do our very best to have them up as soon as possible. We know you are all waiting to see your campers.
Thank you again for making our lives special by sharing your children with us.
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin, Bri and all of Circle F
Another beautiful day at camp. The temperatures are pleasant and the kids are having a blast. The day started with flag raising and a great morning thought about positive thinking. We were off to a breakfast of pancakes and sausage, cereal, fruit, juice and milk. A very yummy start to a day full of activities. Riding did their testing for skills, paintball reviewed the rules and safety procedures as did rockwall and waterfront. The Summit and blob were huge hits. Nature Lore found bugs to feed to Mia's spider. You can bet I leave that to them! Arts and Crafts had lots of activities going and the Spirit Squad make wonderful signs for tonights dance. The kids did a good job staying hydrated, of course we remind them all day long to drink water and wear sunscreen. After a dinner of spaghetti and meatballs the campers were off to the "Welcome Dance" which is a very popular evening program. Most of the younger children love to run and play in the field and then go into the dance and back out for more running and playing. It is so wonderful to watch kids just be kids. They are so happy.
We are trying very hard to get the pictures up but are having some difficulties. We will do our very best to have them up as soon as possible. We know you are all waiting to see your campers.
Thank you again for making our lives special by sharing your children with us.
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin, Bri and all of Circle F
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Fantastic First Day of 2009
Hello Everyone!
What a fantastic start to the summer!!! All but 9 campers were checked in by 12:15...I think that has to be a record! Thank you to all the parents that had to wait to get checked in.
I can't tell you how great things are going. The afternoon started with cabin team building activities and went into outdoor games. There was kickball, basketball, dodgeball and more. Afterwards the campers and counselors returned to their cabins to establish some cabin rules. Next thing you know it was time for dinner! Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, brocolli, salad, rolls and chocolate cake, oh my!!! We ended dinner with a pledge to be good and treat each other well. After dinner we had our a swim test for all of our first time campers. We are getting ready for our cabin photo scavenger hunt. Each cabin runs around camp searching out objects or certain people, take the picture and move on to the next thing. They have 30 minutes to get as many as possible. It is a great way to introduce the different areas of camp and work as a team. As soon as they finish with that activity it is on to counselor skits. Each activity participates in a skit to introduce their activity and themselves. They have been practicing all week and excited to finally perform for their campers. The evening ends with store and then it is off to bed. Back in the cabin it is time to brush teeth, get clean and ready for bed. But, wait there is more.... Once everyone is in bed they will do their nightly cabin gathering. They talk and get to know each other better and begin the bonds that will last a lifetime. Sleep will be welcomed by all. Goodnight and please don't worry, we will take good care of your most precious children. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of their wonderful lives. Sleep well. We will check in again tomorrow for an update. Watch for pictures going up either tonight or in the morning!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin, Bri and the whole Circle F gang
What a fantastic start to the summer!!! All but 9 campers were checked in by 12:15...I think that has to be a record! Thank you to all the parents that had to wait to get checked in.
I can't tell you how great things are going. The afternoon started with cabin team building activities and went into outdoor games. There was kickball, basketball, dodgeball and more. Afterwards the campers and counselors returned to their cabins to establish some cabin rules. Next thing you know it was time for dinner! Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, brocolli, salad, rolls and chocolate cake, oh my!!! We ended dinner with a pledge to be good and treat each other well. After dinner we had our a swim test for all of our first time campers. We are getting ready for our cabin photo scavenger hunt. Each cabin runs around camp searching out objects or certain people, take the picture and move on to the next thing. They have 30 minutes to get as many as possible. It is a great way to introduce the different areas of camp and work as a team. As soon as they finish with that activity it is on to counselor skits. Each activity participates in a skit to introduce their activity and themselves. They have been practicing all week and excited to finally perform for their campers. The evening ends with store and then it is off to bed. Back in the cabin it is time to brush teeth, get clean and ready for bed. But, wait there is more.... Once everyone is in bed they will do their nightly cabin gathering. They talk and get to know each other better and begin the bonds that will last a lifetime. Sleep will be welcomed by all. Goodnight and please don't worry, we will take good care of your most precious children. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of their wonderful lives. Sleep well. We will check in again tomorrow for an update. Watch for pictures going up either tonight or in the morning!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin, Bri and the whole Circle F gang