Thank You Summies From Rich Ranch

Thank you all for loaning your Precious Cargo to us.

They are all ready to make great inroads at Summies this year. Just give them the necessary support and be there for them.

We took great care of them and they are all safe and sound (apart from a few bruises and scratches) and on their way home. Departure 1030.

Once again Thank You - You can be very proud of them.

Summies at Rich Ranch

A 5 Minute Chill

Rich And Poor Mixing

Sit Down Supper In The Bush

                It's been a day of learning and sun and dress up and dinner in the bush and getting to know our team mates better and getting to know ourselves better and... and... and.. Let's just say it has been very busy. been a day of learning and sun and dress up and dinner in the bush and getting to know our team mates better and getting to know ourselves better and... and... and.. Let's just say it has been very busy.

Summies Prefects at Rich Ranch

No We Are Not In A Choir

Sorry we are late with the post but this is a camp with loads of work to round off the group for their year as prefects.

The day was fill with the "Amazing Race" and swimming and then of course all the workshops about leadership styles and planning. 

Thinking Caps On

They are going to be an amazing - Just you wait and see - Great things will be happening in 2012.

Don't worry about them - We will look after them - Sleep tight, will post again tomorrow. 

2012 starts at Rich Ranch

We are ready to go. Our first visitors arrive tomorrow and what a camp it's going to be. The cream of the crop will get special attention. Hope you guys enjoy what we have in store for you.

Kanonkop Laer Leiers Op Rich Ranch

Harde Werk

Mr Marco ek weet nie wie is die gelukkigste. Jy of die Kinders.

Die Kinders omdat hulle so wonderlike mens het wat hulle tou wys maak en leiers van hulle maak wat Kanonkop Laer nog oor sal praat lank na hulle weg is.

Lekker Baljaar

Of jy omdat dit vandag min gebeur dat daar kinders van sulke inbors en respek is wat ons almal meek on werk. Dankie dat jy hulle met ons gedeel het.

Dit was vir my ‘n groot eer.

Kyk agter mekaar – Julle is “Special”

Eldocrest Primary School at Rich Ranch

We Look Like Professionals

Through the years of working with your school we can see the growth of the learners. They are diligent in their work. Their problem solving skills have improved. Their commitment for the school and their duties for next year is there.

Double Trouble Ready for a Challenge

                I can only wish you all the best for next year. I am sure they are going to be awesome. See you in 2012.

Dawn Park Primary School at Rich Ranch

Planning is Essential

Thank you to the learners of Dawn Park Primary school for an excellent camp.

Just remember to keep on doing what we did on camp. Every day go out there and talk to someone you don’t usually talk to. You get to know some cool people when you do that.

You are going to do great next year.

Then There Is Time For Fun

Thank you Mrs. Toskey and her team for putting all this together. Just keep on doing what you are doing. You do great work.

Blessing to all and Happy Holidays to our Dawn Park Campers.

Lakeside Primary School at Rich Ranch.

We can be "Tigers" on Camp

Mr Jansen be very proud of your learners. Be very proud of your school. Your kids are going to do excellent work for their school and I am sure you will not have a problem.

We can go Through any Obstacle

Keep on doing the great work that you are doing. You do make a difference.

Bernard Isaac Primary School At Rich Ranch

We do Exciting Stuff

Every year Bernard Isaac Primary sends us a group that will be the leaders of their school for the next year. The group gets stronger each year and it amazes me the work ethic these small people have and what they accomplish each year.

A Swim in the Dam is not so Bad

They have a dynamite lady that leads them and they go back and do wonders for their school.

I take my hat off to you small people. We need more people like you.

I loved every minute of the camp.

Eldridge Primary School at Rich Ranch

Sometimes It's Hard Work

Sometimes It's Going Up & Over

It’s lovely to know that we can have a little input into the lives of the leaders to come. This group from Eldridge Primary will have no difficulty in leading their school in 2012. They are diligent and prepared to do any task at hand. They are even brave enough to tread into the unknown.

Sometimes It's Just Fun

Just carry on with what he started on camp (our secret together) and you guys will make a huge difference in your school.

Have a wonderful year and put your stamp on the school.

New Life at Rich Ranch

Our Hall

Thanks you Ryan and the gang from New Life. Every year I just love the praise and worship. You are not only there for the kids, you do my soul loads of good on a weekend like this. I know you are and will still be greatly blessed for everything you do for the youth in your church. Keep on doing.

Reiger Park Primary at Rich Ranch

Fab, Fab, Fab is all I can say about you kids.

Thanks once again for the respect you always show us and our venue.  

Your principle and teachers can be proud of you.

Do well in your exams next month and I will try and visit early in the year.

Summies Departure from Rich Ranch

We thank all the Summies Kids for being absolutely fabulous on camp. We had an awesome time with you. 

Everything of the best for the rest of the year and learn hard. We hope there are some good memories that you take back with you.

Thank you parents for letting us share your children this week. 

The bus departed on time and they are all safe and sound.A bit tired so I presume the trip back will be a quiet one. Thanks again.

The Daring Stuff on Rich Ranch

Cooking Our Own Food

In Disguise

The Daring Stuff

                     Anyone of us can now enter the TV show "Survivor" and easily walk away with the prize. The most daring activity is the Zip line and after being over everything, through everything, under everything, paddling, raft building and zipping into the dam, who can be afraid of this monster. It is a most exciting ride of 100 meters starting 18 meters above the ground. You guys would never have believed we were so brave.
We are now going to cook our Potjies for the competition tonight. Don't miss us too much until tomorrow. Cheers from this side.

All of Us on Rich Ranch

Proof that we are all still alive and well

Another Birthday on Rich Ranch

Birthday Girl "Hannah"

We are so fortunate to celebrate special days with Summies Kids. Today we had yet another birthday. Happy Birthday Hannah, may you be happy and blessed all your life.

On Our Hike

I do hope you guys back home look at our other blogs. If you do you will know much more about us. Please go and check out www.nansquilts.blogspot.com as Summies and Nan’s Quilts will be involved in some fundraising for a charity of Summies’ Choice next year. Nan’s Quilts will be donating one of the quilts to the leadership group in January 2012 and we would like to see a good amount raised for a good need. So get ready for some work next year.

Summies we are honoured and proud to be associated with you and in such good company.

Wednesday Morning on Rich Ranch

"Survivor Was Never Like This"

"Who Said We Are Not Tough"

We had a good night’s rest and we were not up at the crack of dawn like yesterday. We needed a bit more sleep. After a scrumptious breakfast it’s off on our courses and hiking this morning again this morning. Our weather is good. We thought it might rain last night but the wind came up and blew it all away. Enjoy your day at work and at home. Speak to you guys again this afternoon.

As The Sun Sets on Rich Ranch

It has been a glorious afternoon of activities, paddling and on the dam and swimming, and now as the sun sets we are starting to feel the strain.  We are not as noisy as yesterday. Tonight we will be out in the bush under the night sky with so many stars that you can’t count them. We think we will be lights out when our heads touch our pillows tonight. We would like to dream about you but we might just be too tired so sweet dreams to you all at home and till tomorrow – Too-Da-Loo.

Summies Update on Rich Ranch

Birthday Boy

Zumba

It was slightly overcast this morning, but nothing to stop us with our activities. We had a Birthday today so Shaun we hope you will remember this day forever. This morning we warmed up the muscles with some Zumba and now we are ready for lunch, a swim and off again. The sun is out and our weather is perfect. All OK and enjoying. Will keep you in the loop.Love you all Mommies and Daddies - Brothers and Sister - Aunties and Uncles and all who are missing us.

It Has Started On Rich Ranch

 


We got off to an amazing start. We have the Cheetahs, Leopards, Lions, Pythons, Tigers and Jaguars competing for top prize.

Some Teams needed the brawns and some the brains. Some just got plain dirty. "This is like MUDAGEDDON" was the one comment we heard.

Summies Safe and Sound on Rich Ranch

Summerfield Primary School has arrived. All are safe and sound. Mr Nel sends regards and is in control!!!!!!

Summerfield Primary on the way to Rich Ranch

Summies is on their way for a week of fun and excitement. We promise all at home that we will look after them 24/7 and will leave photos and post as often as our time allows. Enjoy your week off. You can have them back on Friday - very tired - with loads of washing - a few bruises - loads of good memories.

H M Swart Laer Skool op Rich Ranch

Aan Die Einde Van Die Dag

 Dankie Mnr. Pentz en jou span dat julle ons altyd sulke ordentelike kinders stuur om mee te werk. Daar gaan sterk leiers in 2012 wees. Dankie ook dat hulle ons "Guinea Pigs" was en ons hulle kon gebruik om die nuwe Zip Line te toets. Ek weet nie wie het meer pret gehad - hulle of ons. Ons het lekker gelag daar bo. Ons hoop julle het die kamp geniet en sien julle volgende jaar.

Goud Park Primary at Rich Ranch

Goud Park Primary at Rich Ranch

The Mommies and Daddies of the Goud Park Primary School kids were missing them so much and we were getting so many calls about them that we decided to let you have a peek and see that your kids are all safe and accounted for. They are having a wonderful time and doing things they never thought they could do. You will have to wait until they are home for them to tell you personally. Enjoy your weekend.