How to Choose a Summer Camp, Part 5
GreatSchools wrote an article discussing ten questions you should consider when choosing a summer camp for your child. In the article, the GreatSchools staff mention the American Camp Association, which is community of camp professionals who, for 100 years, have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. [...]
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Camper Packing List
It’s almost time to pack the bags for camp! SFR will provide each camper with a camp t-shirt, backpack, and water bottle. Here’s what you want to make sure you get in your child’s suitcase: Clothing: Long pants (for horse riding or cool days) Shorts (must be as close to fingertip length as possible) Skirts/ Dresses [...]
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Camp Program Logistics
The American Camping Association posted an article titled “What Parents Want to Know that Camp Counselors Should Know”. The article focuses on five major areas of camp that parents have questions about. I have been walking through each section of ACA’s post and answering the questions for Shepherd’s Fold. The first three posts go over [...]
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Blessed to Bless: Camper Scholarships
CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION Greetings from the Fold, Here we go, summer 2013 is rapidly approaching. We are busy preparing to make this the most incredible summer in the history of SFR, and you can help! Last year we initiated the Don Staires Scholarship Fund and challenged you to give above your normal amount by adding matching [...]
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Spring Retreat 2013
Oklahoma Christian camp and retreat center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is having their Spring Retreat April 12-14th 2013. Register for the Spring Retreat! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
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Camp For Likes// Win Free Camp
Here is the link to the facebook promotion. Your picture must include this in the description: “Like this page so I can win a free week of summer camp at my favorite camp, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch! If I am the first one to get 5,000 likes I win a free week this summer. Check out [...]
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Don Staires Scholarship Fund
As we are coming to the conclusion of our 40th year, we are excited to be rolling out the Don Staires Scholarship Fund. This fund is dedicated to Don, who along with his wife Shirley, listened to the voice of the Lord and founded Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. One thing about Don was that he would always look [...]
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Year End Letter 2012
November 2012 Dear Shepherd’s Fold Friends and Family, Greetings from the Ranch. What an amazing year we have had! We saw increases in campers, retreats, staff, and impact. The Lord is continuing to bless this ministry and we are more determined than ever to increase our ministry to change more hearts to the Lord. I [...]
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Winter Retreat – February 15-17, 2013
Winter Retreat is February 15-17, 2013! It’s going to be a lot of fun with campers and staff returning from last summer to celebrate Jesus, play games, and enjoy friendships made! Space is limited so be sure to sign up today. Cost is only $100, which includes 2 nights of lodging, a snack on Friday night, 5 meals, [...]
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Women’s Retreat with Shirley Staires
Shirley Staires with Mentoring Women Ministry ~ is extending an Invitation to an Autumn Rest and Relaxation Retreat at SHEPHERD’S FOLD RANCH on October 26-27 for Women/Girls Age 12 and older. Life demands are great today and the holidays are fast approaching. Give yourself freedom to come away to a quiet place and seek the [...]
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