Archive for August 2013
Why Kids Need Camp Role Models
According to the American Camp Associtaion, “One of the greatest treasures of a camp experience is the bond formed between campers and their counselors. Not only do campers receive a bounty of fun times and memories with their favorite counselor, but they also take steps on a developmental path that leads to a healthy, happy…
Read Morethe Big Brain – updating our registration
Currently Shepherd’s Fold Ranch uses CampBrain, a company that builds camp software and online registration systems, for our online camp registration. This is a huge improvement from a couple of years ago, but it is about to get even better! CampBrain is launching the BigBrain, which will make the online system even more user-friendly. Here’s…
Read MoreJournaling – the STARS technique
At Shepherd’s Fold, we LOVE journaling. It is a great way to keep track of your journey with the Lord. It provides a way to look back and see all that the Lord has done in your life, all that He has said to you personally, remind you of the people He has brought to…
Read MoreDevotional #1 from the Fold
You asked for it and here it is: Weekly encouragements and devotions from SFR 2013 Staff! Be sure to check in each week and let us know what you like. Oklahoma Christian summer camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has the most amazing staff and they want to share a word of encouragement with…
Read More2014 Summer Camp Dates!
2013 just finished, but we are already prepared for summer camp 2014!! Here are the dates: SUMMER CAMP Our Summer Camps are designed to accomplish these goals: Create healthy and positive experiences outdoors. Provide space and time for spiritual and relational growth. Train up campers to love God and love people as they develop. Protect the…
Read MoreEnd of Camp Survey 2013
YOU COULD BE THE WINNER OF 1/2 OFF ONE SESSION OF CAMP NEXT SUMMER!! Summer camp 2013 has officially ended, and we want to know what you think. Complete the survey no later than October 1 and you will be registered to win HALF OFF one week of camp for summer 2014! Take the 2013…
Read MoreGarden Fresh
Thanks to Nikki Bell, one of SFR’s rockin’ board members, we are able to enjoy home-grown vegetables! When the group of 180 came from Truman State University’s Campus Christian Fellowship back in March, under Nikki’s direction, they assembled together two giant vegetable gardens and filled them with dirt. Two months later when the weather was…
Read MoreCamping with Kids at Saint Francis
For over 15 years, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has been hosting camps for Saint Francis Health System. This summer was no different – between the two camps SFR hosted for SFHS, there were about 90 campers in attendance. CHAMP Camp, the camp for children with heart abnormalities, and Camp OK Corral, the camp for cancer survivors,…
Read MoreChallenge Quest Ropes Trainings
One of our favorite things to do during summer camp is flying over the pond down the zip line! It’s a really fun way to conquer your fear of heights or simply view the world from a different perspective. The 2013 camping season has just ended, but we are already preparing for summer 2014! SFR…
Read MorePartnering with the Laura Dester Children’s Center
This summer we were blessed with the opportunity to partner with the Laura Dester Children’s Center in Tulsa, enabling 12 campers to attend camp at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. LDCC is a short-term emergency care facility for use while child welfare specialists conduct investigations into alleged abuse and neglect and to hold children while staff members…
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