Last Saturday we had a group of boys come to the ranch for a weekend of fun. These boys either have a Big Brother or are on a waiting list for a Big Brother. There are quit a few kids in Jackson County waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. If you are interested […]
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Young Travelers – Week 6
This past Monday was our last day with the boys of Young Travelers. They came a little early so they could all free ride the horses and learn a little about riding. They finished their birdhouses and seemed pretty excited about them. I will really miss this group. We will have a celebration party for […]
Wraparound Boys
This past weekend we had a group from Highfields/Wraparound Jackson County. This was a small group of five boys, so it was great; we could give them a lot of positive attention and encouragement. One of the biggest things this weekend was the flying of kites. We haven’t gotton out the paper kites for a […]
Upcomings Events
We have three more overnight trips scheduled: Aug. 22rd and 23rd – Wraparound kids (boys) Sept. 12th and 13th – BBBS – Boys Sept. 26th and 27th – Detroit group – mix with chaparones Mark your calendars: On Fri. September 18th we will be playing a softball game with the Jackson County Youth Center. Any […]
Young Travelers – Week 5
Well, the birdhouses are just about finished. The boys will come back next week to finish them and wrap things up. This week we talked about responsibility which is a very touchy subject. I think this is the hardest one to talk about, mainly because no one likes to admit they might have done something […]
Youth Center
This was a special weekend. Jackson County Youth Center came for a visit. They were accompanied by three great counselors. Greg, Peg, and Jason. We had a lot of fun this these kids. There were 7 boys and 1 girl. A couple of the kids didn’t want to ride at first, but seeing how awesome […]
Young Travelers – Week 4
Another great Monday with our Young Travelers boys. They are still working in Charlie’s shop on their birdhouses. This week we talked about forgiveness and being happy even in bad times. This was a very good discussion with the boys, however, we did hear some sad stories. The boys are getting to know each other […]
Little Sisters
This past weekend we had a group of girls from Big Brothers/Big Sisters come to the ranch for a visit. Some of the girls have a Big Sister, but most did not. They are on a waiting list. The storms did not just pass away this time. The rain came in down pours and we […]
Young Travelers – Week 3
Well the guys started their wood/metal project in Charlie’s shop this week. It sounds like they all enjoyed what they were doing. The boys are making a wood birdhouse with a metal roof. Bill and Charlie are instructing the kids with the project, while Larry, Rufus, and Jerry are talking with the boys about the […]
Salvation Army
We have had some great kids coming from the Salvation Army Summer Program. They are escorted by a lovely lady named, Annie. What a blessing these kids are to us! They come for just a few hours to ride the trail and play games, but how much fun they are! They always want to come […]