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Nahla Vlasak, a rising fifth grader, Bryon Simon, a rising sophomore, Kinley Kirker, a rising sixth grader, and Ryleigh Fangue, a rising third grader, use sticks and nets to fish rather than fishing rods. Courtesy photo.
Ava Clementi, a rising fourth grader, gently holds onto a chicken. She learned about chickens, cows and pigs during her time at Little Ranchers. Courtesy photo.
Gary Wood, a rising sixth grader, Soleil Williams, a rising third grader and Calder Duff, a rising fifth grader, have the opportunity to hold chickens.
Ryleigh Fangue, a rising third grader, hops as fast as she can in the feed sack race. Fangue has enjoyed learning about animals and plants and participating in the various activities throughout the week.
Cody King, a rising senior, Soleil Williams, a rising third grader, Brynn Shear, a rising fifth grader, Brock Sampson, a rising fifth grader, and Max Mangus, a recent high school graduate, link arms as they finish the relay race.
Brock Sampson, a rising fifth grader, and Max Mangus, who just graduated from Lakewood Ranch High, try to waddle while holding balloons between their legs. Mangus says it has been fun getting to know the campers.
Madison Carlton, a rising fourth grader, Bryon Simon, a rising sophomore, and Talon Tinl, a rising junior, dash for the finish line. They linked arms to show they were a team.
Grace Spibey, a rising fifth grader, carefully balances an egg on a spoon during the relay race. The team activity helped campers learn leadership and teamwork.