Thursday, August 26, 2010

New Filly

She's not named yet.... ideas?

21st Annual Golf Classic


The 21st annual Teen Ranch charity golf tournament will tee off at the Caledon Country Club on September 13, 2010.

The Teen Ranch Fall Classic is a day of great golf, terrific food and lots of fun. But most importantly it is an opportunity for you to make it possible to help families in financial need send their kids to Teen Ranch summer camp. Money raised will also help upgrade sports equipment and support our volunteer staff.

The 21st Annual Teen Ranch Fall Classic Golf Tournament gives individuals and companies an opportunity to participate in building tomorrow’s leaders.
This summer more than forty kids were sponsored by the golf tournament, able to spend a week enjoying camp, making friends and building memories. Some campers this year came from Toronto others as far away as Harlem, New York. Shaena, a camper from week six says “[Teen Ranch] is a great environment and the people are amazing!” Week five camper Sakeenah says “[camp] is the funnest part of life”

Teen Ranch is a non profit Christian camp that was founded in 1967; it is an independent, non-denominational sports camp specializing in English and Western Horsemanship, Hockey and Outdoor X-treme Adventure camps. The goal of Teen Ranch programs are to help kids make positive decisions for their lives, building them up to be the best they can be. All programs promote a balance in the physical, social, mental and spiritual dimensions of life, based on solid Biblical principles.

Many local sponsors come out to the tournament annually as well as friends of Teen Ranch, hockey greats such as Paul Henderson, Ron Ellis and Mike Gartner. This year NHL Hall of Famer Ray Scapinello will be golfing and sharing stories through lunch about his years in the League.

To sponsor or play in the tournament please call 519 941 4508 or email registrar@teenranch.on.ca. For more information please visit our website at http://www.teenranch.on.ca .

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Teen Ranch is the Place for YOU!

Check out this week's Caledon Citizen for an overview of Teen Ranch's horse program.

Latest information on Hunter/Jumper shows on ranch website.

http://www.teenranch.on.ca

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

BOOT CAMP

Teen Ranch in the summer runs weeks in a variety of themes.
This year we've been taken over by pirates, mad hatters, super heros and more as week by week more characters make their homes in the bunkhouses.
This week its time to shape up and get fit as the once-kind super heros trade their capes for fatigues.
Its ARMY WEEK!

Campers will participate in a variety of games and dinners based on the boot camp theme.
Josh Marshall is our campfire this week and will share with campers about the strong men in the Bible who fought for what they believe is right.

Come by the Ranch this week and see the training in action.

http://www.teenranch.on.ca

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Foundation Golf Tournament

Monday September 13, 2010 is our annual golf tournament.
Each year money is raised through the tournament to send kids to camp who would not otherwise be able to participate.
This year's tournament will be held at Caledon Golf Club.
Tee off is at 8 AM
Lunch and prizes will follow at the Ranch.

For more information please visit http://www.teenranch.on.ca

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Moving On....

Wow. Where to begin for my experience at Teen Ranch. It has been a part of my life since I was 14 years old. I‘m now 28 and have always considered Teen Ranch to be my second home. My family has had the privilege of being involved with the Ranch for many years.
Teen Ranch has taught me a lot as I have worked in the barn— as a bunkhouse leader— Snack Bar manager and finally the Registrar and Bookings Coor- dinator. I feel privileged to have been a part of so many areas of the Ranch throughout the years.

I am now starting a new chap- ter of my life and am writing you from Guadalajara, Mexico. This is my home for the next 6 months. I got married June 1, 2010 to a wonderful man name Joshua Boateng (JB). We are in Mexico because he is a profes- sional soccer player. Who knows where God will take us next!
Even though I am in Mexico I will still be able to be a part of Teen Ranch. At this time I am still working part-time as the Booking Coordinator for Re- treat Groups and Hockey Teams. I hope you all have a great summer and that you take in all that God has in store for you!

Jody Robinson is family to all here and dearly missed. Sarah Atkinson has competently stepped in as Summer Camp Registrar.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The Carriage House

Steady progress is being made on the Carriage House and every step brings new excitement!

Last week a large load of timber was delivered from Terry Kell's own bush. It has been kiln dried and will be used to build the framework for the porches and decks. It will also be turned into beautiful trim for the Great Room by our very skilled contractor, John Hayward. The Great Room is a large meeting room on the upper level. It has a cathedral ceiling and a lovely stonework fireplace.
The stone work on the outside of the building has been completed by C and S Masonry. The plumbing is being completed as we go by Ladder‘s Plumbing of which Dane Stevens has been employee for almost 3 years. The siding has arrived being generously donated by Ross Mitchell‘s company, Gemthane. John and the crew have been diligently milling, sanding and assembling a beautiful solid maple door and window trim at the workshop here at the Ranch.
Much of the upper level has been primed and painting continues by Mel's daughter Michele. The Carriage House is a great demonstration of the greatness of God and the goodness of His people!

Nico Koeslag is responsible for Building Maintenance and has lived on-site as full-time staff with his lovely wife, Sharon since 2003. They are parents, grandparents and adopted family to many!

http://www.teenranch.on.ca

Friday, August 6, 2010

From our GM


Why are we doing what we are doing?
I asked the same question be- fore I accepted the position of new General Manager of Teen Ranch about three months ago. Why would I take such a posi- tion at Teen Ranch?
I am here to assist Teen Ranch in achieving its purpose, which is to develop kids of all ages in four different areas – physical, mental, social and spiritual using Biblical, Judeo-Christian values.

Why Biblical, Judeo-Christian v a l u e s ? ......... T h e y work........ as evidenced by a 42 year history. Simply put, Teen Ranch is here to change lives in a way that much of the world is not providing.

Kids need to get a solid foun- dation at a young age and have it continue into their adult years. Programs and activities at Teen Ranch provide tools
and use methods to ensure that great life principles are learned. People also have lots of fun and build great relation- ships doing it.

I trust that you will all be moved to support and help Teen Ranch at every possible opportunity starting with your prayers, participation and in- volvement in its various activi- ties and events. Join our Face- book network and tell your friends. There is a lot to be done. Thanks for being there.




Fred Dyke has been with the Ranch as a part-time consult- ant since 2000. He has over 35 years of management experience in various industries including banking, printing and charities. Fred has given semi- nars in management related topics in hundreds of cities across North America as well as Europe. We are thankful to have Fred on board full-time


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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Top TEN Reasons to Camp at Teen Ranch This Summer!

1. It‘s summer in Canada and soooo much warmer than Australia right now!!
2. We have amazing games and themes to keep you en- tertained alllllll summer long!!!
3. International staff....enough said.
4. Super fun new activities including a frolf course (frisbee golf), rifle range and Iceberg!!!
5. Seriously...where else can you dress up every night with more make-up than you‘d normally wear in a year and have people tell you that you look awesome?!?!
6. Where else in life will you make friends like you do here?!?!
7. This amazing group of staff only gets together once a year and you don‘t want to miss out on that!
8. Nothing beats a good campfire in the hills while the sun sets over Orange- Day Camp ville.
9. Riding, Hockey, Adventure X-treme and Day Camp programs are AMAZING - just read camp- er comments above!
10. Memories to last a life time.



Lynda Thoms is a teacher in Australia and is investing her fifth summer here at Teen Ranch to bring you a terrific summer of programming fun :)!!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Summer Staff - Transformers

WOW – God ALWAYS provides just what is needed – no more and no less. Each summer, He proves over and over again that He knows the end from the beginning and everything in between. He miraculously fits together the puzzle pieces of staff members to meet the needs of the campers and guests that He also orchestrates to be here. Not only this, but He provides great encouragement along the way.
One of our staff writes, “...although I have been a Christian my whole life, as I start my journey at the Ranch, I feel like I am really starting to become the true Christian and really give my life to the Lord. I am excited to keep my relationship growing with the Lord this summer and for the rest of my life. I am so thankful for the people at the Ranch for the way they have impacted my life.”
Another staff member writes, Throughout this past year, I‟ve continued visiting the Ranch on weekends. I learned so much about God with every single visit. One night, while I was at home doing a (Ranch) Bible study, I came across a verse „From the horns of the wild oxen, you have rescued me.‟ – Psalm 22:21-22...It hit me really hard all at once and it encouraged me to take that final step and accept God into my life completely...If I hadn‟t attended camp that week, I would probably would not have found my way back to Christ. I‟m so thankful and I feel so honoured and blessed to be able to say that I am a part of the Teen Ranch community. Teen Ranch really is a special place and there is something here that just can‟t be ex- plained. It‟s the most heartwarming place and it‟s so full of love. It‟s the perfect place to heal and I‟m so happy to have found it.”
We know and thank God that it is His Holy Spirit who is at work in people‘s lives here. God IS love and when we allow Him to have His way with us, His love shines in and through us.
Ann Stevens is the wife of Tim. Together, they have been blessed with six children. Ann is responsible for Staff Development and is thankful to have been involved with Teen Ranch for 39 years as camper, summer and full time staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Teen Ranch Round Up

A word from our director.

Hi Everyone,
Summer camp has rushed upon us again for another
year. It seems to just be over and BAM, it‘s here again.
It‘s really exciting to see the kids here having so much fun and to consider what God is going to do in the lives of many of them. Let‘s keep praying for lots more kids to sign up this summer.
It is amazing to see the ma- turing, development and spir- itual growth that takes place in our young staff as they commit themselves to service this summer.
Doesn‘t how God works give you a sense of awe?

Thanks for your interest as we continue to move ahead in God‘s work here at the Ranch. It‘s sometimes hard, frustrating, and even a little overwhelming, but we contin- ue to strive together as we
work towards what God has in store for us and the Ranch‘s future. Please pray that He‘ll give us all the wis- dom we need to accomplish His will for us.

With thankfulness and love to all, Tim

Tim Stevens, son of Mel, grew up here at the Ranch. He lives on site with his wife Ann and six children. Having work experi- ence in each area of the Ranch, God has well equipped Tim for his role as Executive Director.