Posts by James Bullis
Proper Care of Campsites & Natural Areas
Campsites and Natural Areas To minimize environmental impact on campsites and natural areas, the following procedures must be followed on all away-from-camp trips: · DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY: This involves routine inspections of your campsite for any trash or food items left behind. · LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND: This mainly pertains to nature hikes or…
Read MoreSFR Camp Goals and Outcomes
SFR Camp Goals and Outcomes To provide opportunities that stimulate the development of each camper’s self-esteem. Each camper will select her own activity during “free” time. Each camper will have the opportunity to participate in at least one activity to promote self-esteem, which could include low challenge course, high challenge course, or zip line. Campers…
Read MorePersonal Property Policies
Personal Property Policies for Campers, Parents, Staff and Visitors Possession and Use of Alcohol and Drugs Under no circumstance are alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, illicit drugs, firearms, weapons of any kind, fireworks, or pets allowed on Shepherd’s Fold Ranch property at any time. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch reserves the right to search any person’s belongings if…
Read MoreWater Baptisms
Water Baptisms at SFR – an Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp WHAT? Baptisms at the cross (in the pool). WHY? Jesus was baptized in water (Mark 1:9). Baptism is a sign of surrendering our lives to follow Jesus ((Mark 16:16). WHEN? Day camp – Fridays at 4:00pm. Overnight camps – Saturdays at 11:00am. HOW? The invitation for…
Read MoreWhat I Learned at Summer Camp
Gosh there are SO MANY life lessons to be learned at summer camp. I have just completed my seventh summer here at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch! In 2008 & 2009 I served as a counselor, kitchen staff member, life guard, and store clerk. In 2010 I was one of two Treehouse Village Coordinators who ran the…
Read MoreFrom Suffering to Hope
“5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does…
Read MoreOpen Meeting July 2nd
Spread the word! We are having an open meeting July 2nd! It will be a classic SFR night full of fun, friends and adventure. Make sure you arrive at 6pm to enjoy some WACKO led by the summer staff and stay for the activities through out the night. The Night Will Include: WACKO Worship and…
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Plan a Corporate Retreat
*Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch hosts many Corporate Retreat groups and provides some great tips on Planning a Corporate Retreat.* This post was written by Daniel Roberts the Retreat Director and resident snake hunting expert. Planning a Retreat for your Office can seem like a daunting task, but fear not…
Read MoreOK Summer Camp – Getting Out of the Boat
At the 2014 Spring Retreat, the Summer Camp Director spoke on trust in the Lord, using Matthew 14:22-36 as the foundation. 1. Getting out of the boat involves risk & trust in someone or something. It was 3am so it was DARK, there was a massive storm with THUNDER and LIGHTNING and HUGE WINDS, which…
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