Summer Camp

Hi Everyone!

We've had a busy couple months with school groups and planning for SUMMER!

As we organize ourselves for Summer program, there are some things we still need to make the games and activities the best they've ever been.

If you are able to donate any of the following items to Teen Ranch please call 519 941 4501 or email Josh Menzies at joshmenzies@gmail.com

Thanks so much for your generosity!

1) White sheets of any kind (for flags and such in summer)
2) Solid colour sheets of any kind
3) Rubbermade bins
4) Paint (finger paint, craft paint, fabric paint)
5) Water balloons
6) Boardgames (especially short ones like: Trouble and Sorry, as well as other short games like: Connect Four, Tic-tac-toe, Dutch Blitz, and games like that).
7) Any sort of old clothing that you think might be useful for a costume of some sort.

The Hockey Source Live

Our director, Tim Stevens, was on the radio recently being interviewed by the Hockey Source about our summer schools.

Listen HERE.

Mother Daughter Equestrian Retreat

Bring your mothers out for Mothers Day for a fun relaxing weekend full of good food, new friends and a great time on horse back.

Lessons and trail rides available throughout the weekend, as well as nature hikes, crafts, games, yoga and lots of relaxing!

$200 + HST

Call Britt for more information 519 941 4501 or email at britt@teenranch.on.ca

REGISTER HERE! or email Britt at britt@teenranch.on.ca

Carriage House Update

The heat is on in the Carriage House! Hallelujah!! Bryan's Fuels along with EJ Walsh have hooked up the modern and very efficient boiler that heats the upper and lower levels with the in floor heating system.

Sean Coll and his crew have finished the drywall, priming and first coat of paint on the lower level walls and some of the ceilings...it looks really good! The stairs have been installed between the two levels.

The stairs, porches and entrances on the north and south ends are operational and looking really good. These are made with lumber from Terry Kell's property and finished under John Hayward's expertise and direction.

Jeff Schneyderberg and Darryl Schenk have worked long and hard to mill, sand, stain and spray all the trim that is scheduled to be installed by Dave Black this week.

All available staff hands were on deck to experience the raising of the first "beam" in The Great Room. This was orchestrated by John Hayward.

Mike Markquardt who comes all the way from Michigan, is coming to build the fireplace inside The Great Room. God bless you Mike!

In the near future we are looking forward to the return of our dear Irene Dunn from Australia. She is a master hand for tiling.

We are getting there. By God's grace, The Carriage House will be completed and fully operational. Bunkhouses 3 through 4b will be history!! Glory to God!!

Nico Koeslag is always friendly, supportive and smiling...and also happens to have been responsible for building Maintenance here at the Ranch since 2003. Thanks for all you do Nico!

Eleven Years!

I find myself writing this on March 8th, 2011, eleven

years to the day of when I started working for the Lord at Teen Ranch Canada. What a blessing these last eleven years have been to my family and I. From my standpoint, I feel that working day by day in a Christian ministry has helped me to grow in my walk with God, as I`ve seen many people‘s lives' change here as they come to the realization that God is real and that he has a plan for each of our lives.

As far as my family is concerned, they have all been impacted. Jon and Josh both found their spouses here and Nicole and Katie have both been impacted by the Ranch as well. Thank you Lord for allowing me to serve you the last eleven years at Teen Ranch Canada.

Brian Smith continues to be a tremendous blessing to all or us—and if you come to Teen Ranch and he’s on -site, he’ll likely be the first one to welcome you. We have appreciated Brian’s of humour, steadfast faith and encouraging words over the years. We know you won’t mind if we wish you yet another ...

“Happy 11th Anniversary Brian!”

Property News!

We have had a very busy and productive winter season caring for the facilities here at the Ranch. Fresh coats of paint and touch ups have been done in a few much needed places.

Thanks go to Mr. Darryl, Luke Murray, Nikki Scott, Sarah Fabok as well as Brian Smith and Jackie Wilson for their team effort in completing the work - especially with all that smelly fire code paint.

Some of the other projects that were completed were a new games room; a new fireside room; trim paint and touch ups in the Coach House as well as new feature wall on lower level.

We also saw new fire doors, Darryl has been doing a wonderful job keeping on top of these items.

The lobby in the Ice Corral has a fresh coat of paint. As well, work on the bathrooms is being done with the help of Randy Reeso who works at the Ice Corral.

Bev Marshall has been a star these past few months in monitoring and encouraging all the staff to help refresh the Ranch. Way to go Bev!

Certified Horsemanship Association

Each May long weekend, Teen Ranch hosts an invaluable clinic that trains and certifies Horseback Riding Instructors. We use this for training and preparation for our own staff, and also certify about 20 others from all over Canada. Each participant is required to teach at least four lessons. They are evaluated by their group members as well as their Clinic Instructors with a huge emphasis on safety, education and fun on horses. This clinic drastically improves teaching ability, even within the five days of the clinic. 

While participants aren‘t teaching, they are role playing for other instructors. This allows the instructors to have something to teach, but it also creates an understanding of where those beginner riders are coming from. Having our own riding instructors take part in the CHA Clinic has allowed us to provide well-trained, confident instructors for our guests.

Corrie Ensom is well-recognized as an excellent riding instructor and has taught our intensive program for many years. She is certified as a Master Instructor for CHA.