WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

Week 7 – Mark Koop Profession/Where I am now – I have been living in Winnipeg since 1995 and I’ve been working at Great West Life for the past 10 years. My wife, Fran, and I were married in 2000 and we have 2 kids. My son is 8 years old and loves playing hockey....
WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

Week 6 – Melissa Roorda Profession/Where I Am Now:  I am a Registered Nurse and live in Wasaga Beach, ON. Camp Experience:  I started volunteering at Rocky Ridge Ranch the summer after grade eight and worked there for a total of 9 years.  I started as a kitchen...
WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

Week 5 – Alyssa (Alexander) Gale Profession/Where I am now – I am a teacher and have worked in Ontario, Manitoba and now in La Ronge, Saskatchewan (which is considered “central” Saskatchewan). I still enjoy riding my horse, spending time with my husband and dog...
WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

Week 4 Marlowe Sharp Profession:  I was a police officer for over 28 years but my real love was beekeeping. I now run Glorybee Apiary where I breed queen honey bees to sell to other beekeepers along with starter colonies and of course….honey!  I married my high...
WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

Week 3 Corinna (Fetter) Patterson (on the left) Profession/Where I Am Now:  I am now a teacher in Calgary, AB. Camp Experience:  I was a camper at the Ranch from 8 – 14 years of age, and also worked at the Ranch from 14 to 18 years old.  I found out...
WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

WEEK 2! Marilyn (Kosmachuk) Kingsley – After graduating, I took a job in the investment industry. I started out as a sales assistant and after 2 years, graduated to a branch administrator. I worked for CIBC Wood Gundy for 30 years. I have been retired for 13...

WOW! Look Who Went to Camp at RRR!!

Recently I read in a camp advertisement supplement to the Toronto Star an article in which they had several alumni fill in their responses to some given topics. I thought it would be a neat idea to do a similar thing with a cross-section of Rocky Ridge Ranch alumni. ...
Summer Camp Countdown

Summer Camp Countdown

So it’s “T” minus 6 days and counting!!  I’ve seen a number of “Hey Parents!!  Tag!!!  You’re it!  Love The Teacher” comments flying around social media during the last couple of weeks.  Teachers (and I was one) are counting...