Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Testimonials
Dear Birchcreek Ranch,
The experiences I have had at the ranch not only have been beneficial to me, but they have translated to the other people around me as well. I wasn't always the person who was the first to volunteer for a job or an activity, but after my experience at the ranch i underwent a change in my personality. I now often am that first person to volunteer. The ranch taught me values and traits that I now use in my daily life to better myself and others around me. I learned how to befriend people from many different backgrounds and cliques, people who before I would avoid. I have translated my work ethic from the ranch to my work ethic in the classroom. Since my first Birchcreek session (Summer '07) My High School Grade Point Average is 3.918, and I am currently taking two AP classes this Junior year. The ranch not only bettered my mental outlook on the present, but it helped shape me physically. I'm traditionally a picky eater, and still wont touch ketchup or sour cream, but while at the ranch, I was able to try and like foods that I never thought I would enjoy. Before the ranch, I was also struggling with my weight. I was in the 8th Grade, and I was a bit overweight. At the ranch, I was able to start a trend in cutting back my lazy habits, and begin a more healthy lifestyle. The trend stuck, and now I am very pleased with myself physically. Its hard to attribute all of these changes solely to the Ranch, but I feel that many of these changes I went through were sped up, or began at the Ranch, and I was able to transform and grow up a bit from the experiences I had there. Its a great place where you can grow together, in a safe and comfortable environment. I love it there.
-Alec Anderson
The experiences I have had at the ranch not only have been beneficial to me, but they have translated to the other people around me as well. I wasn't always the person who was the first to volunteer for a job or an activity, but after my experience at the ranch i underwent a change in my personality. I now often am that first person to volunteer. The ranch taught me values and traits that I now use in my daily life to better myself and others around me. I learned how to befriend people from many different backgrounds and cliques, people who before I would avoid. I have translated my work ethic from the ranch to my work ethic in the classroom. Since my first Birchcreek session (Summer '07) My High School Grade Point Average is 3.918, and I am currently taking two AP classes this Junior year. The ranch not only bettered my mental outlook on the present, but it helped shape me physically. I'm traditionally a picky eater, and still wont touch ketchup or sour cream, but while at the ranch, I was able to try and like foods that I never thought I would enjoy. Before the ranch, I was also struggling with my weight. I was in the 8th Grade, and I was a bit overweight. At the ranch, I was able to start a trend in cutting back my lazy habits, and begin a more healthy lifestyle. The trend stuck, and now I am very pleased with myself physically. Its hard to attribute all of these changes solely to the Ranch, but I feel that many of these changes I went through were sped up, or began at the Ranch, and I was able to transform and grow up a bit from the experiences I had there. Its a great place where you can grow together, in a safe and comfortable environment. I love it there.
-Alec Anderson
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Testimonials
I see Birch Creek Service Ranch as one of the factors that shaped who I am today. The ranch taught me leadership skills, a new love and respect for the world in which I live, and the value of hard work. At age 15, when I first attended the ranch, I was not looking forward to the experience. Within the first week, the friendly atmosphere and the genuine interest of the staff made me feel completely at home. I felt like the staff really cared about each camper individually. They set great examples, and taught me all about the natural world. The ranch infused me with a love for nature, and prompted me to pursue more outdoor interests as well as to care for the environment. Three weeks is a long time to spend with the same people twenty-four hours a day. This taught me about people, how to interact with them, how to lead them, and how to deal with conflict between peers. I feel like this experience helped me throughout high school and the rest of my life. The benefits of the ranch are what prompted me to return as a counselor, where I saw the positive effects of the ranch on many campers. I also learned more from other staff members and as I interacted with the campers. The ranch provides an environment where kids will learn skills and principles that will help them in school, with friends, in jobs, and throughout the rest of their lives.
-Jon Collier
-Jon Collier
Testimonials
I'll be posting some letters here from former campers and counselors and their parents.
For example:
Birch Creek Ranch was a very positive experience for all of my kids who went there. Simon went to the ranch for 3 years as a camper and 2 as a junior counselor. Stefano 5 years as a camper and Elisa already 3 years as a camper.
At Birch Creek they learned many things, but especially how to serve, how to relate better to other people, how to be more responsible, and they always had lots of fun.
I would recommend the ranch to everybody who want their kids to go through a positive growing experience during the summer.
Giuseppe Martinengo
For example:
Birch Creek Ranch was a very positive experience for all of my kids who went there. Simon went to the ranch for 3 years as a camper and 2 as a junior counselor. Stefano 5 years as a camper and Elisa already 3 years as a camper.
At Birch Creek they learned many things, but especially how to serve, how to relate better to other people, how to be more responsible, and they always had lots of fun.
I would recommend the ranch to everybody who want their kids to go through a positive growing experience during the summer.
Giuseppe Martinengo
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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