Summer Camp Update

Hi everyone from Circle F SummerCamp 2012. Wow we are all having the very best of times! I hope all the Moms & Dads and Grandmas & Grandpas and all the relatives have been logging into Bunk1 to see the fun times we have been having. Holly the teacher of photography seems to be everywhere taking photos of all the campers in the different activities. She even goes on the trips with the youngsters and get pictures of them having  fun at Typhoon Lagoon or Lego Land or any of the other trips planned. The office asked that I remind everyone if they are having any problems getting on to Bunk1 the person to email is Sheila.d@circlefduderanch.com and you will get help.

The fun here never seems to end. Last Saturday was Color Wars and I know you all realize what fun we have in the different contests planned my the counselors.

But this week I thought I would tell you about a special program the younger campers get to experience.

B.O.O.M or Buckaroo Outdoor Overnight Mission. The Buckaroos & their counselors meet with the Wilderness staff Tiffany & Max on the deck at about 5:30 for a group discussion on Leave No Trace Principles  and all the rules while they are on their trip. Then they leave on a hike of about a quarter mile to the site where they setup camp for the night. Campers have the option of setting up a group tent or learning how to build a shelter with tarp and rope. The counselors tend to the fire while the kids play games. Of course there were sack burgers and baked beans and S’mores. Then there were stories around the camp fire  and on to bed. In the morning there was a face painting ceremony  the campers get a native American symbol on one cheek. Each symbol stands for some thing different all about strength and wisdom.

Then they hike back to the Lasso Lodge and are greeted by cheers from the older campers! Certainly sounded like a very special experience for everyone.

So before I forget don’t forget there are still a few spots left in 4^th session that starts real soon. So have your folks call to register 863-676-4113

Well I guess I will save the rest of the stories for next week.

That’s all for now.

See Ya Jessie