Florida Summer Camp has gotten off to an amazing start!

Hi to all of you campers, Moms, Dads, Grandparents and friends. Summer camp at Circle F Dude Ranch has gotten off to an amazing start. First session is already over and many campers stayed for the next three weeks as they were having so much fun they didn’t want to leave. Everyday has been filled with activities that has challenged and excited each and every one of them and us. This year at the water front “The Wibit” is filled with campers climbing, jumping then swimming to the “Summit” of course the blob has an endless number of kids being tossed in the air and the fun never seems to end as Blake and Teresa watch over everyone. The new horses have fit in just fine and every camper enjoys riding on a regular schedule. Logan, Sarah and Natasha are experts, which makes learning to ride all the more special. But wait till you see baby horse Kiki he is loosing his baby hair and turning out much darker then any of us had expected.


Arts and Crafts is also a big hit this year Deven, Jessica and Ali have dreamed up so many new projects that some campers try and stay all day. But the waterfront always gets a visit at some point. Photography has turned out to be a big hit with Apple computers and Photoshop kids are being taken all around the camp to create amazing photos then learning to edit. This year everyone taking photo with Holly and Travis get to take home their own images on a CD so they have them forever as a memory of what they learned.


Holy is taking daily photos so checkout our Florida Summer Camp website for the link to the photo site and catch up on daily fun. She is even posting photography student work which is really great to see. Oh, and I can’t forget to tell you about the Circle F Dude Ranch summer camp videos this year Patrick Munoz and Chris Moon are doing an amazing job. We first met Patrick during spring break camp and he was the greatest with the little ones and he knows how to use a camcorder really well since that’s what he studies. So we are really happy he wanted to come back this summer. Chris Moon has a degree in communications so he is also great at mixing editing and adding music. I’m sure you all thought he was born to the rock wall! Saying all that the night of the banquet every camper watched the video and hooted and laughed and they watched themselves have a “fantastic” time during first session. Then the dancing began and the “disco ball “ light up the Roundup and the night was magic.

On Saturday the Rodeo was just great if I do say so myself! Of course since I help with the horses it is special to see how much each camper learned over the last two weeks. The bending pole competition or watching western riders jump is a perfect ending for a camper going home. But moms and dads come to visit the kids that are staying and watch them compete so everyone has an amazing time.

Last week I told all of you I would try and catch up with Paul and see what he had to say. Well as I followed him through part of his day he seems to be everywhere at once! First meeting and chatting up campers asking how they are enjoying the new and improved areas at the camp this year. Taking time to talk to as many of you as possible he told me has added to the pleasure he feels owning Circle F Dude Ranch. So if you see him make sure to say hi. Of course when checking in or out make sure mom and dad meets him as well as he especially told me how great it was meeting and helping parents this year. Then making the rounds to each activity speaking with counselors, checking equipment and overseeing to make sure things run smoothly. Even the night of the banquet and dance he told me what a great time he was having. Thank Paul for letting me follow you a bit!

Well guys and gals moms and dads and everyone else stay with me as we try to keep up with this “Funtactic” summer at Circle F Dude Ranch. Remember if you need more information check out the website www.circlefduderanchcamp.com or call the office


863) 676-4113 third session is almost filled so if you were making plans don’t wait to call.


Take care


Yee ya Jessie!