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