Summer Camp and Crazy Fun!

Crazy fun is what you might say is what Circle F Dude Ranch Summer camp is about this week.
Everyone is rushing with a purpose in every direction. Checking and rechecking that everything is ready for all of you.
New music for the karaoke machine and the dancing ball is bright and shiny in the Round Up and the stage sound system has been double checked by Jarred himself. I even danced the night away last week with the group that was at the Ranch.
Well one more big weekend Memorial Day and we are just about full so I am super excited to get going and finish all the details so we are perfect when the leaders arrive first then all the councilors for preparation week. Paul has all sorts of things planned and ready for everyone to review and outline so each and every one of you has a “funtastic” time this summer!
Doc Bennett has been checking all the horses and even Boo. Every one of them is just fine.
I think I have been telling you about all the building that has been going on? The Photography and Art building is finished and certainly amazing. We even have cork on all the walls so you can hang your work and have your friends come by and see what you have created. Oh and the photo room has a cork wall as well so all the new photos you take can be displayed.  I know I am going to find a way to be involved so I can use the new stuff too.
With two head leaders for girls and two for boys this year we are sure to have lots of new adventures. New activities and projects I can’t wait and I sure you can’t either. There is only 18 days and about 20 hours before camp starts its going so fast hope you have all started packing? Kidding of course but make sure Mom and Dad have set up the right secession for you Kris has spoken to so many parents I can’t keep up. Remember the office phone number is 863-676-4113 it has been busy but tell your folks not to give up Kris, Jarred and Sheila are there to help.
So I have to cut this short this week since there is so much to do I wouldn’t want to be left out of the fun. Getting to see everything as it arrives is just so exciting.
Let me know if you need anything this week. Don’t forget to keep up on facebook it is where any new info is sure to be posted.
See ya Jessie!!

Another Week Closer to Summer Camp - Are you ready?!

It is hard to believe how busy we are here at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp.

So many things are being finished and readied for all of you campers to enjoy at Summer Camp.

I personally got to meet the new photography teacher Holly who has a bunch of ideas for taking photos all around camp this summer. Deven and her parents stopped by to check out the new and improved art building, Deven will be heading up the art department along with Ali who I’m sure you will all remember and her friend Jessica have what sounds like endless ideas and fun projects planned. I also met one of the co head of boys and he and Tom Taylor have lots of exciting things planned to make this years experience for all of you very special.

In the middle of all the busy preparations the Girl Scouts were here!  They had the best of time!

They brought their Moms and Dads and made it a real familyweekend. The Dads showed their daughters how much fun the Rock Wall could be and Chris Moon watched over everyone. Of course Blake kept watch at the waterfront and you could hear the girls squeal as their Dads launched them in the air from the blob. The Summit was filled with Girl Scouts of all ages climbing sliding and just plain having fun. I couldn’t believe there were four horseback rides on Saturday alone. Those girls sure loved the horses. Of course Boo Who made an appearance so that all the girls could hug on him and he was visibly happy. The baby Kiki and Spirit were truly playful taking treats and allowing everyone to pet them.

 

 

The food was wonderful Sunday lunch was even Chicken Fajitas what a treat they were great. The new karaoke machine Saturday night turned out to be so much fun. As did the hayride. Build a boat showed the team spirit in all the girls as everyone participated. Guess what Paul had special badges made that said Girl Scouts weekend at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp the girls loved them!!

Lastly I thought I would add a photo of “Bino” he is going to be co-boys director with Tom Taylor. One great guy if you ask me. He was fun to talk to and had hundreds of new ideas that he can’t wait to share with all of you. I’m very excited about everything that is happening.

Make sure that you are all signed up for one or more of the secessions Kris is on the phone every minute of the day checking paperwork and signing all your friends for summer so call him and get your reservation in now we are filling up so fast I wouldn’t want any of you to miss out on the “Coolest summer ever”

Kris is at #863-676-4113 or check out the web www.circlefduderanch.com

Bye for now Jessie!

Leading Up To Summer Camp!

It is hard to believe how much activity goes on at Circle F Dude Ranch in the weeks leading up to summer camp!

The t-shirt design is ready to be printed.  New and exciting events are being planned, Jarred and Kris are meeting and talking with a bunch of “specialists” this year planning fun-filled activities -that in addition to all those events that you remember and are looking forward to doing again include many new surprises.

The art and craft classes will have a new young gal from Cincinnati Ohio who is already on her way here.  She is finishing her bachelor of fine arts in art education next year and told me she can’t wait to share a bunch of ideas she has been learning.  Photography and guitar will be taught in the most amazing new area. Oh and I forgot to tell all of you the art building is amazing! The eco-friendly coolers are humming along in all the cabins and the other buildings having been tested and ready to cool us all off while we rest during the day or at night.

But the waterfront is still filled with water (only kidding) of course it is! Blake Lennon has the blob waiting and ready to encourage all of you to jump higher and slide down the summit with your old and new friends here at Circle F Dude Ranch.

Sherry has been making sure the baby horse “Kiki” is growing up and fun to watch run around and be playful.  All the horses are getting ready as well getting their baths their hoofs checked out and the saddles cleaned and polished.

Everything is chugging along. Paul is out and about answering Facebook questions from each of you that write him so keep those questions coming.

This year he seems to be as excited as all of you as he talks to everyone who is making the place ready.

So now I need your help.

Deven our new arts director is asking that if any of you learned an art or craft project that you think the other campers would enjoy could you please share them with us.

Post it on Facebook or email Jarred at jarred@circlefduderanch.com or Kris at kris@circlefduderanch.com and guess what even Blake has an email blake@circlefduderanch.com.  It is always fun to hear from any and all of you. Of course you can always comment on my blog here or on Facebook.

Lastly I am counting the days just like all of you only 32 days left to the start of first session. Remember if Mom and Dad need help planning your summer vacation have them call Kris at the Circle F Dude Ranch office # 863-676-4113 to get you registered we are filling up quickly!

Gotta go-Until next week Jessie!

Check This Out!

This week's happenings at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp

You won’t believe how much has been happening at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp this past week! The Florida Christian School  " Discovery Program" this is actually the Elementary, Middle & high school that Kris attended as a young guy. So you can imagine how good he felt when he recognized some of the teachers.  He told me he went there from 1985 until 2001 bet some of you were just being born? Kids from 5 to 15 went horseback riding, played paintball

and of course were in the lake on the Summit and boating. What a great day was had by all.

Then it was on to a group that has returned many times bringing different underprivileged children each year. The youngsters had to be nominated by their teachers to attend this function by getting good grades and good behavior in school.

As promised I am checking out all the people you have gotten use to seeing each summer and bring their personal story as to what makes them love Circle F Dude Ranch Camp and brings them back each year.

I don’t get to spend as much time at the waterfront as all of you do but Blake has even taught me how to jump off the tower and wait at the bottom to be launched in the air. So here are some of his words; “I love working at the waterfront because I've always enjoyed being around water all my life. Being able to play with the kids and enjoy everything there is to offer at the lake is an amazing experience. Plus I think it's important to put on a program that the kids will remember for the rest of their lives. When they grow up and talk about their fondest camp memories I want them to be able to relive specific one's about things they did at the waterfront at Circle F Dude Ranch. Whether it's jumping off the tower onto the blob for the first time, staying on the banana boat after a big wave knocks everyone else off, or learning how to sail on one of our awesome sailboats”. Pretty amazing thoughts, we are very lucky Blake is here at Circle F Dude Ranch for the fourth summer and third as head of waterfront.

Blake graduated from UCF with a degree in psychology and to some day be a physical education coach at an elementary school. He also plans a second degree in sports and fitness. Blake finished talking to me by saying “I’m looking forward to having the best summer yet at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp”. We’re happy he is here and we know you are too.

So I thought I would tell you why Circle F Dude Ranch Camp is such an exciting place for me.  The relationship between kids and nature never ceases to amaze me.

Years ago the first time I set foot on the property it was love at first sight, as a young girl I know I had found my new home. The opportunity to help youngsters believe in their own abilities to learn new activities and to be part of that experience always makes me happy. I love animals big and small. Sure I love the waterfront but Blake has it covered so I am making sure all the horses are ready for camp. Can you believe only 39 days left 'till Summer Camp!!! Hope you are registered have Mom and Dad call Kris Canchon # 863-676-4113 if you still need to sign up.

Gotta go keep those questions coming  Jessie