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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...
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the 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...
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Journaling – 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...
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Devotional #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...
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2014 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...
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End 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...
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Garden 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...
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Camping 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...
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Challenge 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...
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Partnering 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...
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