Summer Camp Session 2

Wow it is hard to believe we are already half way through the first week of 2^nd session!

First Summer Camp session ended on a really great note. The banquet was amazing lots of good food and the desert was topped with whipped cream that lots of campers went back for cake and seconds. Then the awards were given out and everyone was thrilled with who won different activities. Kris gave out the camper year awards and second year loved getting horseshoes which is a Circle F Dude Ranch Summer Camp tradition. This year 6^th year campers were presented with a plaque stating they had attended 6 years as a camper always a wonderful experience. Another big hit was a blanket with the Circle F Logo in the middle for campers who go away to school to take and feel our love on those cold winter nights up north. The banquet was followed by the traditional Circle F Dude Ranch dance good music and fun was had by all.

Saturday we were lucky as the rain stayed away and the Rodeo went off perfectly. Taylor Brown head of riding really knows his stuff. He made sure every event went off without a “hitch” from barrel race to pass the torch he was right there cheering each camper on. Natasha Dillnutt year after year is the perfect English riding coach helping campers do their very best jumps and her encouraging words “spur” young first time Rodeo contestants’ to achieve the best they can. Logan And Megan gave out the ribbons and congratulated all the winners.

 Logan the head of boy’s side along with Jimmy are really keeping everyone engaged and happy this year with our campers. Megan and Afton our girls head counselors have been here for many years and are also doing a great job.

Arts and Crafts also worked to a new outstanding level! The tie-dye shirts were unbelievable. Deven our Arts and Crafts head counselor happily for the 2^nd year and her helpers Kaitlyn and Stephanie knew just how to soak the t-shirts over night so the colors were bright and will last forever!

Blake and his waterfront staff are wearing regulation “lifeguard swim suits” this year they sure look spiffy!

Sunday when 2^nd session campers and their families arrived the rain seemed to never stop- but we were ready we opened at 8:30 and all families were brought inside. Things went very smooth.

The rain lasted but we al had the best time..

See Ya Jessie!

Summer Camp Session 1 Update

The last week was certainly exciting for the first week of Circle F Dude Ranch Summer Camp 2012! So many new events that were planned turned out to be just what we all hoped.

The Cowboy dance started off the week and so many of the campers and counselors were ready with their cowboy boots and hats. The line dances were lead by counselors who encouraged all campers to get involved.

This year each session will have their own opening and closing “Camp Fire” so that each group can have the experience of being initiated into the Circle F Family. Eleven counselors stood up and explained the different pillar ideas of the Circle F Dude Ranch history. Campers walk quietly and reflect on the beauty of the amazing evening.

This year we had “Color Wars” and the Yellow team won all camp capture the flag. But the excitement didn’t end there. We now have our own “Dunk Tank” which Ben (our Director) was happy to sit in. Paul tried very hard to dunk him, as did everyone else. Adding to all this we now have our own Snow Cone Machine, Cotton Candy Machine and even a Pop Corn machine. This helped everyone enjoy themselves as the played miniature golf, water balloon toss just to name a few of the games that went on all day!

The other new feature this year that I know you are all hearing about is Bunk1

Our photography and email company that this year handles all that for us. I was told that about 360 emails have been coming in just first week! Amazing how many Moms and Dad are loving this new opportunity.

This past Sunday the majority of the camp went to Sea World - Kris was the greatest winning lots of stuffed animals for all the kids. When the campers returned there was over 100 Pizza’s waiting for all those hungry youngsters.

Build a boat was a hit as always for those that stayed behind with Logan and Afton and the new screen with projector for the kids to watch a movie was a real hit as well.

I hope all of you know we have picked the name “Chip” for the cute new baby boy horse and he has even started coming when we call his name. I love how he will chase me when I run by in a golf cart during the day.

Well boys and girls Moms and Dads I promise to keep you posted each week with new events and the updates from Circle F. Happy trails and remember if you still haven’t registered call the office3 at 863-676-4113 talk to Kris, Ben or Sheila tell them Jessie said to call.

Yee ya Jessie!

Summer Camp 2012 Kicks Off!

I have so much to tell all of you about Summer camp this year I can’t wait to get started.

Sunday the first session campers arrived bright and early. Moms and Dads, dogs and even an eleven week old baby brought his big brother back to Circle F Dude Ranch Summer camp.

But before I start telling you “Camp News” I want to be sure all of you have seen the new way we are posting photographs this year.

Bunk1.com is the official site where you will see daily photos of activities and events. This year once again Holly is teaching photography, her two new helpers Regina and Niki are counselors who are roaming around taking candid photos along with her and each day they will be posted to the site. All you have to do is go to the Circle F Dude Ranch Camp website and there is a “flashing” red box that says “click here to register”. Circle F Dude Ranch makes no money from this site but it keeps all of the campers photographs secure. So you will have to be confirmed (at no cost) first to start viewing. Bunk1 has a bunch of different ways you can buy or just view the photos. They have another wonderful service where you can email your child and even get a response if want. This is all explained in the paperwork and on the site as well. So check it out as it sure seems like a great new idea.

Well back now to what fun has been going on. This year the riding staff has several new counselors and Taylor  who is an amazing rider is in charge. Catlin, one of our new counselors along with Ali have been doing excellent work encouraging everyone to learn to ride even better then many already are. Amanda and Sherry are here as well making sure all the horses get taken care of  daily.

I love to ride as well and whenever Amanda lets I tag along with her group.

The Archery area has really been “fancied” up new targets and a special backdrop screen makes the area look really amazing!

The waterfront got Paddle Boards and the Paint Ball new towers.

Every area deserves a story about what’s new this year so check out the weekly blog to see what’s up.

Until next time…

Yee Ya

Jessie!

Summer Camp Starts Soon!

HURRY!!! ONLY A FEW DAYS AND A FEW SPACES LEFT FOR SUMMER CAMP! Summer is almost here and it's time to get ready for Summer Camp Fun! So if you've not registered for Summer Camp yet, then hurry - space is filling up fast - Just look at some of the great things you'll miss if you don't join us for Summer Camp this year:         BOOK NOW!   For further information call us at (863) 676-4113 or visit us on-line at circlefduderanchcamp.com and check out our blog and Facebook updates