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From our Executive Director

campersGreat plans are underway for the upcoming summer camp season.  I am excited about some new and exciting things happening at camp in the upcoming year.  This is a great time to be a part of what we are doing and join us in support of Circle Y Ranch as we move forward in residental camp ministry. 

The 2007 camp season was great!  Many new campers had a remarkable experience that they are still talking about.   We were blessed with outstanding Bible teachers, Counselors and Camp Pastors from all walks of life, who have ministered to youth all over the world and made a powerful impact in the lives of our campers.  Once again, teen week was "SOLD OUT".  Teen week went to another level under the direction of an outstanding pastoral and leadership team.  We witnessed inner city high school teens challenge their peers in Bible Quizes, camp competition, memory verses, and most importantly accountability and decisons that changed their lives.  We concluded the summer with a fun filled day at camp, and enjoyed great food and fellowship at the Family Unity Festival in August.  I am excited for the new summer staff and new churches we worked with this year, and especially grateful to our camp family and friends for their continued prayer and support of the camp ministy.

For over 44 years, we have served thousands of children from the inner city.  Many youth from various backgrounds have come through Circle Y Ranch and have learned that through Jesus Christ they can experience and enjoy God’s wonderful plan for their life.  Today we are still passionate about our mission and responsibility to the future generations.  Our focus remains the same to present the gospel of Jesus Christ through Christian camping, and provide a camp program of excellence where youth will experience the fun and adventures of summer camp. 

Join us in prayer and support as we prepare for the 2008 camp season.  Circle Y Ranch is still the greatest place for youth to have “FUN IN THE SON”!  Continue to visit our website for monthly updates, events and opportunities for you to support Circle Y Ranch

 Lutricia M. Valentine

 

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An Overview Of Our Camping Weeks

 

2008 CAMP SEASON

Leader In Training (LIT)
Ages 13 – 17 years old      

June 19 - 21, 2008 (training weekend)


                                                                    
JUNIOR CAMPER WEEKS
Grades 3rd - 6th 

ARRIVAL                                DEPARTURE
Sunday, June 22                  Friday, June 27              
Sunday, June 29                  Friday, July 4
Sunday, July 6                     Friday, July 11
Sunday, July 13                   Friday, July 18
Sunday, July 20                   Friday, July 25 
 

NEW THIS CAMPING SEASON . . . A WEEK DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR "JR. HIGH"


JUNIOR HIGH WEEK
Grades 7th  - 9th

ARRIVAL                                DEPARTURE
Sunday, July 27                   Friday, August 1
 
 

DON'T MISS OUT !!

Register early - capacity is limited
 

TEEN WEEK                                   
(High School teens only)                          

ARRIVAL                                DEPARTURE
Sunday, August 3                Saturday, August 9

 

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About Circle Y Ranch

 

Who are we...

Circle Y Ranch is a nonprofit 501c(3) summer camping facility located in Bangor, Michigan on 140 acres of land that serves inner city youth throughout the Midwest with a heavy concentration in Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan.  The camp is an equal opportunity camping facility in regard to race, sex and religion.

The mission of Circle Y Ranch is to provide wholesome camping experiences especially for urban children, youth, and adults, in a safe environment that fosters their spiritual, social and physical development.

The Circle Y Ranch staff has God-given talents that allow them to engage youth and connect with them on their level, while at the same time providing safe environment, to increase self-esteem, build community and foster achievement through God-centered teaching methods.

 

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