Summer Camp - The Perfect Holiday Gift!

SUMMER CAMP 2011 1st Session (2 weeks) Sunday June 12 - Saturday, June $1,865.75* (original price $2,195) 2nd Session (3 weeks) Sunday June 26 - Saturday, July 16 $2,290.75* (original price $2,695) 3rd Session (3 weeks) Sunday July 17-  Saturday, August 6$2,290.75* (original price $2,695) 4th Session(10 Days) Sunday August 7 - Tuesday, August 16 $1,440.75* (original price $2,195)  ** PAY FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD SESSION, RECEIVE 4TH SESSION FREE! (NO ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS APPLY) *Prices shown reflect 15% discount off the regular session price. Book your summer camp stay before December 31st to receive 15% off your registration fee. Receive an additional 5% off if you register for multiple sessions or register with a sibling for total savings of 20%. Cannot be combined with any other offer. AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST 50 CAMPERS PER SESSION. CALL NOW TO REGISTER 1-863-676-4113 OR REGISTER ONLINE AT circlefduderanchcamp.com  Type in DEC2011 in the code box

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Weekend & Summer Camp at Circle F Dude Ranch

This past weekend The Mohican's Father's and daughter's 250 strong arrived at the ranch.
The Dad's competitive spirit was obvious during a very energized tug of war at the water front while the younger girls had fun doing peanut races on the ball field.
Excitement was everywhere from dancing on the tables for the night  Karaoke contest with cash prizes  while the ice cream party was happening- to the painting of the benches for the
creative event of the weekend.
The Dads clearly experienced the positive attitude all the girls exhibited.
Mark Todd the chief even told Paul ( the owner of the camp) that he plans to send his daughter to summer camp next year!!!

News Update!

Just when you thought Circle F Dude Ranch couldn’t get any better.  Guess what? It did!

After months of planning we have completed our makeover of the camp. What does that mean? Renovated cabins, new colors, new lights.... And best of all, to top it off after a long, long search for the right way to cool us down in the summer; an eco friendly- cooling system has been installed in all the cabins the Roundup and  Lasso Lodge … The reviews are starting to come in from everyone who has spent time at Circle F Dude Ranch since the completion and all give us high marks for the changes. Francine Morgan, our new food consultant, who has years of experience overseeing menu planning and presentation is now part of our Circle F family. So expect to see fun new meals, while keeping  the dishes that we all love and everyone enjoys on their visits to the Ranch. For further enquiries call us at (863) 676-4113 or visit us online at www.circlefduderanchcamp.com and check out our blog updates!    We look forward to seeing you all soon! Your Circle F Family

Summer Camp Photos

Camp Photos

Check out these Adventure Camp Photos taken at Circle F during a recent Family Weekend

New Session, New Faces, New Memories to Circle F!

The first day of third session is well underway, with a large group of bright smiling faces some new, some familiar, all apart of the Circle F family. The day started out bright and early getting ready for the new campers to come and move in for 3 weeks. Campers from as far away as France and as close as Orlando came to start their 3 weeks of fun, excitement, and the experience of a life time. After everyone was checked in and moved in we started lunch followed by a siesta and team building exercises. We learned each others name and a little about each other. Next came all camp games in which we moved from sport to sport playing fun outdoor games like soccer and kickball. Then after that came the swim test, (which everyone passed!) and a general swim. We had fun swimming around in the lake, splashing each other, and playing games. Following the swim test we had dinner which went a little better than lunch since we now knew every one's names and where we were going to sit. Soon after was the photo scavenger hunt where we ran all around camp take photos of ourselves in different areas of the camp. Finally at the end of the night came counselor skits. During the skits we got to see our counselors perform funny and exciting acts where they dressed weird, sang songs, and got poured water on. All around it looks like 3rd session 2010 will be an awesome one, and one to rememeber!!!!!!

Fourth of July!

So todays fourth of July and I'm sitting here soaking wet after the carnival but it started out like a normal Sunday. When we first woke up we had a picnic breakfast with our whole cabin and had bagels and milk then we had to clean but I think my cabin did really good on inspection! But carnival was soooo cool, there was a bounce house, a slip and slide, and two really cool tall slide things that you climbed up and slide down. I also won this awesome woopie cushion and slinkie in the basketball contest. There was cotton candy this year that was new and snow cones and this morning we built floats for the float contest which is tonight after dinner and then fireworks which are gonna be so cool! Well I'm gonna run to dinner so I don't miss pizza. Peace out Happy 4th of July.

Terrific Tuesday

How long? All day long! We hope so............... It's a beautiful morning here at Circle F Summer Camp. Hope everyone is doing well back home. Please check out our photos on the web and be sure to call us if you want your camper to stay for second session. We have limited spaces available.

First Session - 2nd Week

Sea World was simply amazing yesterday. We endured some rain, but the Circle F spirit lived on. Back at the ranch, campers enjoyed Water Mania and Color War. With only a week left in this session we are back to activities today. This week is full of Fantastic activities. Next session is almost sold out, so be sure to call us ASAP if you would like to reserve a spot for your camper.

1st Week of Fun

All is good here at the ranch. New friendships and tons of fun are present every moment. Please be sure to visit our website to view all the fun from First Session.

First Full Fun Day!!!!

Families,
The first day of activites was so very exciting! Everyone is finally learning their way around the campgrounds. Kids were shredding the half-pipe and building some camp fires. Friendships are forming so quickly! From climbing onto a horse to learning to use a harness at the rockwall, new adventures are sparking left and right. A light thunderstorm interrupted dinner but could not stop the spirit of our campers as they sang their way through it. Everyone knows the camp songs now, and maybe a few "knock-knock" jokes as well! Now, the welcome dance is in full swing. Campers will be closing the night with a unique drum circle and sleeping like logs after this eventful day. Look forward to seeing some pictures tomorrow of today's fun! Thanks to everyone for another Marvelous Monday at Circle F!!!!!

What's Today? Itsssss FANTASTIC FRIDAY!!!!

How Long? ALL DAY LONG!!!! We hope so.....Waiters remain, everyone else see ya!!!

I can not wait to stand up on that stage and hear these words... If you have not registered for this upcoming summer, please don't delay any longer. Call us and let us help you reserve your spot for Summer 2010.

Who's Ready for some Summer Camp?

Nomad is ready for some Summer Camp! The Camp Dog, "Nomad" is ready to rock and roll and so are all the other staff involved with this upcoming Summer. It's been an extremely productive non-summer season preparing for Summer 2010. It is our hope and desire to have created the most outstanding line-up of programming ever. The addition of our Skatepark has created excitement ever since it's announcement. The Grand Opening, which occurred during the 1st Annual Spring Break Camp allowed campers to see first hand the equipment and ramps. Pro Skater, Freddie Tan, ripped up the park in style and even gave some lessons. Please visit our website and learn more about this upcoming summer. Take care and have a FANTASTIC DAY.....

65 Days and Counting.

I recently read a book called the "Last Child in the Woods". Its contents alone define the reasons for Summer Camps and Outdoor Education Programs. Millions of kids this summer will sit around the house and play video games through their summer breaks. Here at Circle F Dude Ranch, we offer an alternative to parents. A secure, safe, enriching environment for them to send their children with over 25 activities. Kids need to be outside and enjoying the wonders of nature. In 59 years of operation, we have dedicated our hearts to helping adults and children alike discover the wonders of the outdoors.
Harnessing nature as the "World's Greatest Classroon", we promote morals, values, and principles in a FUN environment. Campers discover who they are and what makes them happy. We allow campers to choose their own activities and develop a specialized schedule that fits their needs and wants. Our college-aged and federal background checked staff help in the enrichment process, by providing educational framework that has specific goals each day. The main goal of course, "HAVING FUN"!
This upcoming summer will be here soon. 65 days and counting we will start the 59th summer here on our beautiful 500 acres. Horseback Riding, Waterfront Activities, and our NEW SKATEGROUND are amoung the 25 activities that campers can choose from. Please explore our website http://circlefduderanchcamp.com/ and call me at 863-676-4113 if you have any questions that I can help you with. The blog has begun for this summer and there will be plenty to talk about. Follow us on here and please take time to review our wonderful summer camp and we would love to have you in our family! Take care and have a FANTASTIC DAY!!

Murray, Steph, Sunshine, Mike, Tiff, Devin, and Kiki (Cant forget him)
Oh yeah, NOMAD says hi as well. Cant wait to see you all real soon!!!

Thank you campers and families

Dear campers and families,
Thank you so much for making Summer 2009 fantastic. The only problem is that it went by too quickly. We enjoyed each and everyday with all the campers, counselors and staff. Everyday was an adventure full of joy, laughter, friends and memories. Carry all those wonderful memories with you throughout the year and smile. I know we will be thanks to you all. We can't wait to see you again next summer. Have a wonderful year and stay in touch. We love to hear from you.
Your family,
Diana, Murray, Mike and all of the Circle F staff

Last full day of 4th session

Good morning families,
It is the last full day and we can't believe it. Once again, time has flown by for all of us. Yesterday was the trip to Busch Gardens for about half of the camp. They had a great time. We had a very good time here at camp. We all went swimming and on the banana boat. There was frisbee being played and football tossed around and lots of cannon balls and diving. I love watching everyone have so much fun. In the afternoon we divided the campers into 2 teams and had an all camp relay. They had to choose someone to climb the rockwall to tag a friend at the top. That person zipped down and tried to get as many tennis balls as possible into a big can for extra points. The next leg of the relay was egg race that went into a piggy back ride to the beach and a swim around a course. The next person got a "horse ride" up the beach and a run to the next event. The next leg was plank walk that requires a lot of teamwork. What fun to watch. The next set of campers had to do a "boot camp" obstacle course and then it all ended with a 3 legged race. They all had a blast. We had pizza for dinner and settled in to watch "Finding Nemo". What a fun day. Today will be more of the same. Pick your favorite activity for the morning, carnival this afternoon, 4th session fiesta for dinner and the final dance. Whew...what a fantastic way to end our summer. Thank you for sharing your most precious children with us. They are amazing!
See you all in the morning between 9 and 12. Your children will be waiting for you in their cabins and we will be outside the office to say goodbye!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin and all the staff

First day, 4th session

Good morning families!
Our opening day was fantastic! The afternoon was filled with camp games, team building and swimming. After dinner we had our photo scavenger hunt which helps the cabins bond and also helps the campers learn where everything is located. We followed that with counselor skits that are very funny and also introduce all the staff and activities to the campers, as well. We ended the evening with store and then off to bed to get rested for the very busy day that is in store for them today. We will begin with flag raising at 8, then morning thought, breakfast and cabin clean up. Everyone is responsible for making their beds, doing a cabin chore and organizing their belongings. The cabin stays that way for about 1 activity period! The mornings have 2 activities periods and then it is lunch time. We have siesta, then cantina and 2 activities in the afternoon. Dinner is at 5:45 and we have a Welcome Dance this evening. Now you know why your children sleep well at camp and so do we! Have a fantastic day and know your children are staying busy and being well cared for by a staff of wonderful counselors and a very caring administration. Thank you for sharing your children with us for 10 days. It will be the best 10 days of their summer.
Your Circle F family,
Diana, Murray, Mike, Mia, Devin and the entire Circle F gang

Over too soon..

Good morning families,
Thank so much for sharing your children with us for 3 weeks. It has been a fantastic session. So many children who were convinced that they couldn't make it 3 weeks have not only made it but have so many stories and memories to share with you. They had such a good time and feel so good about their success. I know it was hard for you as well but you did a good thing by helping them be independent. I promise they had a great time.
I wish all of you could have been a fly on the wall last night at the banquet and dance. I have never seen a happier group of children. We laughed, we sang, we danced and sometimes we shed a few tears knowing we would miss each other. I think camp proved that children no matter where they are from or what language they speak, they are all just children and so much the same. We cherish watching them overcome language and cultural barriers to become friends. Like we all say here at camp..."If only the world could be like camp." So true.
Have wonderful year and we look forward to seeing all of you again next year!
Diana, Murray, Mike, Devin, Mia and all of the Circle F counselors and staff

Camp from a campers point of view....

Circle F has helped me become the person I am today in so many ways. There is something special about this place that makes me want to come back summer after summer. I truly think it is the long lasting friendships that I've made over the years from kids I've met across the world. This place has taught me the meaning of responsibility, friendship, and respect. These three values have played a huge role in my life every day. My experience as a camper has been outstanding, with this experience I hope to become a counselor so I can make an impact on the lives of future campers. I wish every child could have this experience.


Andrew Green
5 year camper

Last Monday of 3rd session

Hello families,
How did we get here already? It really feels like all our campers just checked in. I can't believe we will be seeing you this Saturday for pick up. Thank goodness, many campers decided to stay for 4th session! It won't be so hard to say good-bye.
Many campers went to Busch Gardens yesterday and had a great time. They got off the buses with big smiles and many stories to tell. The campers that stayed at camp had a wonderful day, as well. We had a longer morning thought about how camp helps you to grow, become a better person and become more responsible. Campers and counselors then broke into smaller groups to discuss how camp has changed them and helped them to grow personally. Each group picked a representative to speak for their group. WOW!It was very inspiring to hear them talk about learning to be more tolerant of others, being more responsible, to be more of a team player, taking others feelings in to account not just theirs and so much more. Of course, it brought a tear to our eyes realizing what an amazing time for growth camp can be. We knew it but it was very moving to hear the campers talk about it. After Siesta we had a counselor hunt where the campers have to find counselors and get points for each one. I was so proud of myself...they didn't find me. Following the hunt it was to the beach for Beach Bonanza Relay. Two teams had to bury 3 campers in the sand, fill a cooler with water using a good bucket and a bucket with holes, paint a team member, swim holding hands and the final leg was a canoe race. They had so much fun nobody cared which team won. We had a general swim before the camp favorite for dinner...PIZZA! Everyone got a good nights sleep after such a busy day. You have a fantastic week. I know we will. See you Saturday between 9 and 12. The Horse Show starts at 10.
Diana and the gang at Circle F