Happy Acres Ranch News

Oh my…….. The last week of camp is here already. It has been a fantastic summer and we have loved making new friendships and renewing old ones. Don’t forget to sign up for Winter and Spring Camp or School Holidays. We still enjoy most of our camp activities and TA DA! Horses are included for everyone!!!!! This week we go back in time and experience the fun our parents and grandparents had growing up. We’ll be tye dying so bung a shirt or socks. We’ll have trivia contests and play some games and learn some songs from times past. We’ll have all our favorite foods of the summer and finish with an all camp” build it yourself” picnic! Don’t forget the soc hop!!! See ya in the Fifties!

Last week we were wet. This week we are sure to get dirty as we experience the world of the western pioneers and cowboys! Come in your best western cowpoke attire on Tuesday. We’ll have squirt gun art and a tin can shoot. A Galloping Horse race and old fashioned gold rush add to the fun. Our annual art auction, Ice cream party and horse show complete the week so don’t forget your pennies and ice cream topping. What western week would be complete without a campfire and marshmallow roast? Oh …. and…. in between all the activities each group will build a campsite of their own to walk in the footsteps of the pioneers!

This is a week filled with with good wet crazy fun! Every day is a new water challenge. Tuesday is Water War day so bring your fastest water gun and get EVERYONE wet! You don’t want to miss the famous Mud Day on Wednesday when we really do get to play in the mud… yes MUD! So bring your goggles and old swimsuits or clothes. Water carnival and beach party is Thursday. Jr campers will need a 2 liter of soda and a snack to share. Sr campers need 3 labeled cans of soda and snacks to share. Friday ends our week with the boat races. Be sure to cheer loudly! See you in the water……

We have had some wonderful experiences at camp this summer. This week however is one of the best! Each camper choses a special sport to enjoy and improve their skills. This years choices are soccer, cheerleading, baseball and kickball. Friday brings playoffs and performances. Monday we had a Jaguar visit to inspire and challenge us. We have an all camp birthday party, service projects, a picnic, more special guests and plenty of fun still to come. Don’t miss our Family Night on Friday from 6 – 8. Hot dogs, marshmallows, friends and a campfire. What more could you ask for?

What a great start to camp 2010! We survived the hottest week of the decade and managed to have fun and make new friends too. This week we will travel around the globe as we visit a different country each day for lunch and prepare our country presentations and World of Nations activities.  Don’t forget a dessert from your family heritage  on Friday. Don’t forget to click the calendar button for more info! Here’s to more fun and friends!!!   Did you get your camp shirt yet?

Hooray!  Camp is here!  We’ll start our our first week by making new friendships and renewing old ones. Our first day begins with tours and icebreakers so that everyone can feel at home. Each group will be creating a group cheer, group pictures and group banners. We’ll have lots of group building activities all week!  Ask your child to tell you about their group!  Monday is Swim Test day. Thursday is Photo safari day. Friday is bring your own lunch day and autograph tee shirt day, so wear a shirt you can write on and bring your lunch in an insulated lunch bag that does not require refrigeration.  The week finishes with candy awards and our camp awards ceremony! Make sure you are wearing athletic shoes each day and bring your one piece swim suit in a canvas or mesh bag!  Camp shirts go on sale this week too. Please do not send candy, snacks, toys or gum to camp. We promise to keep you well fed and entertained!!!!

Summer is just around the corner. We have been busy preparing for your arrival. The pool is sparkling and the lake is being drained for filling with fresh water. The horses are getting frisky and the equipment is being ordered. Check the calendar for the activities we have planned. All we need is you! if you haven’t sent in your registration form do not delay. We want to be ready for you!!!!!!

There are two exciting upcoming Spring events. On April 14 we will host an Alphabet Carnival.  There will be activities set up by our staff  all over the property to correspond with every letter of the Alphabet.  Come join us and escort your child or man a booth. Ask a Teacher or staff member how you can help with their activity.  May 3 is our annual messy play Spring Picnic. We’ll get wet and messy as we participate in a variety of outdoor art and science activities, as well as fun and games. Make plans to come hang out with us and enjoy a crazy fun day!  We will finish with a picnic lunch outdoors!  Wear your walking shoes, bring lunch and come have fun!

Get ready for fun! VPK to Middle School Age children are going to have a great time at Spring Camp. We will sample our summer camp activities and participate in some that are special for the season. Come dressed for messy outdoor play! Check our calendar for special days and events for Spring Camp. See you soon!

We had the BEST time ever when we made “Florida” snow last week and had a snow ball fight. I think the three years olds had the most fun of anyone. Registration is underway for next year’s VPK program and Summer camp registration starts next month. Ask for applications in the offfice. Watch for our website to be updated soon with new camp dates, applications and info!!! Think snow but stay warm!