THE EXPRESS

CIRCLE SQUARE RANCH

Box 3, Halkirk, AB T0C 1M0
halkirk@csranch.ca
ph:403-884-2444
fax: 403-884-2498

February/March 2010 Edited by Roberta Volume 112

Summer Camp is
all about YOU
and...

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Teen Week @ WT

All Girls @ TPV

3 Specialty Camps
just for Boys
See list on page 2

Our whole purpose in having a summer camp is for you to have a place to go to have fun and learn how much God
cares about YOU. The staff come here because God has made a difference in their lives and they want to share
that with you. Camp is about relationships; about friendship with other campers, the staff and with Jesus.

You can register online at www.csranch.ca/halkirk

Or call or email the Ranch Office at the numbers listed at
the top of this page.
In the Bible God says, “I know the plans I have for you, plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a
future.” Jeremiah 29:11 It doesn’t matter if the earth is shaking
around you, like in Haiti, or if you have trouble all around you. God
has a plan and a purpose for YOUR life. Take time to pray and ask
Him to show you, and He will hear and answer you.
 Hello Teepee Village, this is Chief Dusty Bottoms here. I hope that things are
going well for all of you and that you are staying warm this winter season. I'll bet that
you are all looking forward to coming back to the Ranch this summer and doing all
the fun stuff that we do like going canoeing, riding horses, playing with the animals
in the Petting Zoo, climbing the climbing wall and swimming in the pool. Do you
remember the number one rule of Teepee Village? Have FUN!!! FUN Did you know that
Jesus wants us to be able to enjoy life. Life is a gift and that is why it is called the
present. Jesus said that He came so that YOU could have life, and life more abun-
dantly (John 10:10)! Jesus also said that He is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). The way to life
is through the truth, through Jesus. Did you know that you win or lose by the way you choose? Choose
life!!! Choose Jesus. Each and every day talk to Him. Are you afraid? Tell Him.
Are you happy? Tell Him. He loves you Teepee Villagers, and He will never
leave your or forsake you. He will never walk out on you and leave you alone.
He will always be by your side and stay with you. He wants to be your best
friend. All of us staff at the Ranch are looking forward to seeing you come
back to Teepee Village this summer and we can't wait until you are here.
Many blessings on you, from Chief Dusty Bottoms

Dusty and Rebecca are planning to be married in June

2010. What do you think Teepee Villagers? Was it all LIT Applicants:
Rebecca’s good cooking last summer? We wish every happiness We will let everyone who applied know if they
have been accepted into the course by
for Dustin and Rebecca, and pray that God will bless them with
March 15, 2010
the riches of His Kingdom!

Camp is filling up fast. We already have almost 500 people signed up. See the list below for which weeks are still available.

Western Town Teepee Village

Ages Boys Girls Ages Boys Girls

Week 1 June 29 to July 3 9 - 12 _____ _____ Week 1 June 29 to July 3 6 - 8 _____ _____
Week 2 July 4 to July 10 9 - 12 _____ FULL Week 2 July 4 to July 10 6-8 _____ _____

Week 3 July 11 to July 17 11 - 13 _____ FULL Week 3 July 11 to July 17 8 - 10 _____ _____
Week 4 July 18 to July 24 12 - 14 _____ _____ Week 4 July 18 to July 24 8 - 10 _____ _____
Week 5 July 25 to July 31 12 - 14 _____ _____ Week 5 July 25 to July 31 8 - 10 _____ _____
Week 6 Aug 2 to Aug 7 9 - 12 _____ _____ Week 6 Aug 2 to Aug 7 6-8 _____ _____

Week 7 Aug 8 to Aug 14 13 - 15 _____ _____ Week 7 Aug 8 to Aug 14 8 - 10 _____ _____
Week 8 Aug 15 to Aug 21 15 - 18 _____ _____ Week 8 Aug 15 to Aug 21 8 - 11 All Girls _____
Week 9 Aug 22 to Aug 28 9 - 12 _____ _____ Week 9 Aug 22 to Aug 28 11 - 13 _____ NEW!!!
Boys take note!!! There are 3 specialty camps just for you!
Week 5 Skate/BMX Camp for Boys 12 - 14 _____ Week 7 Mountain Bike Camp for Boys 13 - 15 _____
 WE
SUMMER NEED

STAFF (DEFINITELY ALIVE!!)

YOU

Reward: The summer of a lifetime!! Excellent leadership training, Experience in children & youth Ministries
Circle Square Ranch is looking for energetic and enthusiastic people ages 16 and up to be part of our team
this summer. If you are interested in a summer filled with fun, wonderful friends, and lots of new challenges
we invite you to come and be part of our summer staff!!

This is an opportunity for you to share your love for Jesus with a whole new group of children and teens. If
we don’t reach this generation with good news…the GOOD NEWS of JESUS, we’ll lose them to the world
with its anxiety and fear. We need to let everyone know that there is HOPE and LIFE in JESUS.

>Cabin Leaders >Teepee Leader >Musicians >Program/Skills Instructors >Kitchen workers

>Wranglers >Lifeguards >Nurses >Maintenance/Groundskeepers >Helping Hands

>No special skills required, just the willing hands

For a staff application and information on the Staff Support Fund you
Staff Support Fund can go to the website: www.csranch.ca/halkirk,
www.csranch.ca/halkirk under the ‘Staff” drop
down menu choose ‘applications’. You can print out the form and
The majority of people who work at Circle Square do so send it in to the Ranch Office. Or call or email the office and we will
on a volunteer basis. We have a fund which family and mail the forms out to you.
friends are able to donate money toward that is then di-
vided between the staff who participate in raising funds for
the Staff Support Fund. Staff Training Weekend
Staff who have participated in the past have found it simple
to do, and have really appreciated the money they receive
May 14 to 16, 2010
at the end of the summer to pay for school and ‘just life in
general’ expenses. All that is required to participate in Attendance is required for all volunteer staff. In order to
raising funds is to tell potential donors that you are volun- meet federal and provincial standards it is mandatory for
teering at camp, put the information in their hands, and ask everyone who works at our camp to complete training prior
if they would be willing to contribute. They can then con- to becoming summer staff.
tact the Ranch Office regarding their donation.
 Pheasantback Golf & Country Club Check out our website: www.csranch.ca/halkirk You can view this news-
letter in color on the website under ‘media’. You can print more Angel
May 2010 Moms reg. forms under ‘calendar’.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT CSR

Deadline for Staff Apps April 1, 2010
Angels Moms Retreat April 16 - 18, 2010
If you are a golfer
or know someone who loves to
golf we would like to invite you to join us for our Staff Training May 14 - 16, 2010
5th Annual Golf-
Golf-a-thon. We will be raising money
for building projects and upgrading our water by Golf-a-thon (tentative) May 31, 2010
connecting to the new county water line. Please
contact Tom at Wrangler Clinic June 5 - 6, 2010
403-
403-884-
884-2444
or email
halkirk@csranch.ca for
Camp Starts June 29, 2010
more information.

Registration Deadline: April 9th

Cost: $85.00
April 16 - 18, 2010 Registration begins: Friday @ 7 pm
**Discount: We want to continue to encourage moms of campers and staff to
We invite any mom to bring a friend and come for a getaway come to this retreat. We are offering a $15 discount to any mom who’s child
weekend. You will enjoy a weekend packed full of pampering and attended camp or was staff here in 2007 to 2009. This discount also applies to
relaxation. Come see what all the ladies are raving about!! one friend of your choice.

What to look forward to: horseback riding, massage, hair styling, manicures, pedicures, books, Note: A ‘what to bring’ list will follow with your
crafts, great food and some encouraging words! The Circle Square Ranch girls are excited to host confirmation email for this retreat. So please
you at our camp, pamper you, teach you some crafts, and just have some plain old ‘girly fun’! provide an email address to contact you.

Mail forms and fees to: Circle Square Ranch, Box 3, Halkirk, AB T0C 1M0 For more information call 403-884-2444 or email halkirk@csranch.ca

Angel Moms Retreat Registration Form

Name:__________________________________________ Email:_________________________________________________
Phone:______________________ Address:_________________________________ City:______________________________
Postal Code:________________ Rancher or Staff Name:________________________________ Year Attended:___________

I am bringing a friend:
Name:____________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________
Phone:_____________________ Address:__________________________________ City:______________________________
Postal Code:____________________
Choice of other roommates:_______________________________________________________________________________

Total Fees: $_____________ _____Cheque or Credit Card____________________________________ exp_____________