Circle F Dude Ranch Camp

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp offers a traditional sleepaway summer camp and Classic Kids Summer Camp for girls and boys ages 6-16. The camp’s activities include theme days, free play, and evening programs, and each night includes an all-camp, division, or cabin activity. Once a week, campers have a Turnout day with extended free play, cabin cleaning, and sleep in.

Programs

• Traditional sleepaway summer camp — 6-16
• Classic Kids Summer Camp — 6-16 · Fun for boys & girls; includes theme days, free play, and evening programs.
• Spring Break Camp — $300 · Non-refundable deposit required upon enrollment.
• Summer Camp — $750 · Non-refundable deposit required upon enrollment.
• Home School Adventure Day — For home school families.
• Outdoor Education — For private groups and schools.
• Private Groups — For private groups and schools.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–16 years old
• Price range: $300–$750
• General schedule: Each night includes an all-camp, division, or cabin activity. Days and weekends include theme days, free play, and other unique experiences. Once a week there is a more relaxed Turnout day with extended free play, cabin cleaning, and sleep in.

About the provider

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp was founded in 1952. In 2024, ownership was passed to Reed and Keely, the grandchildren of George and Catheryn Fischbach, who founded Circle F in 1952.

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp is a traditional sleepaway summer camp for girls and boys ages 6-16. Paintball is open to campers ages 10 and up, based on their age on the first day of camp. The camp is situated on 500 acres in Lake Wales, Florida, with a spring-fed private lake. Refund and transfer rules vary by camp type and date, and once camp begins no refunds are issued for late arrival, early departure, absence, homesickness, suspension, expulsion, withdrawal, or circumstances beyond control.

Last updated September 9, 2026.