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Good news from Flying Horse FarmsRED BARN REPORT

2011FALL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rhonda Fraas Chair

John Lewis Chair Elect

C. David Paragas, Esq. Past Chair

Jenni Belford Secretary and Founder

Charles E. Zebula Treasurer

David Belford Founder

Gerard Boyle, MDYvette McGee Brown, JusticeSean P. Byrne, Esq.Charles D. FowlerJole HarmonMelissa KassWilliam KreegerStephanie LeaderJohn Letterio, MDBill McDonoughJocelyn Prewitt-Stanley, Esq.Molly RubenKathleen StarkoffBrian StevensonCarole WatkinsBob White, Sr.

Anna is a bright, bubbly, independent 9-year-old. But before she checked in for camp at Flying Horse Farms this summer, she’d never been away from her parents for longer than a one-night sleepover. Her mother, Molly, knew Anna was confident and “very, very social.” Still, Molly worried about sending Anna away. After meeting the counselors (human and canine) and taking a good look around her cabin, Anna put Molly’s mind to rest: “Oh yeah, Mom, I’ll be fine. It’s like family here.”

Molly is all too familiar with worrying about her daughter. When Anna was just four days old, doctors told Molly and her husband Craig that their daughter’s aorta was extremely narrow, making it difficult for blood to flow through. Anna was transferred by ambulance to the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for a lifesaving surgery.

Since that first eventful week of Anna’s life, she’s been closely monitored by the pediatric heart doctors at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. Her doctors expect that as she grows, she’ll need additional surgeries to treat her condition. But at camp this summer, Anna was completely focused on fun.

Anna’s first week away from her family was filled with fishing, swimming, making new friends, and spending time in the Angie’s Arts & Crafts building—

where she proudly painted one of the counselor’s heads with face paint. Most importantly, Anna realized that she has a knack for helping and encouraging other kids. She’s looking forward to turning 19, when she can serve as a Flying Horse Farms camp counselor.

Since Anna’s return from camp, Molly has seen positive change in her daughter. “She’s even more appreciative of us,” says Molly. “When we picked her up, she couldn’t quit crying—because camp was so much fun that she didn’t want to leave. She said she missed us so much, but she loved camp and thought it was the best place ever. It’s exactly what her father and I had hoped to hear.”

“Oh yeah, Mom, I’ll be fine. It’s like family here.”

As a provisional member of the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, Flying Horse Farms continues to work toward meeting the set of requirements that will allow us to apply for full membership. These requirements are designed to ensure the highest level of safety, programming, and financial sustainability at our camp.

we’ll never forgetIf walls could talk, the stories the Big Red Barn would tell! There’d be tales of hero training camp, water wars, cabin dances, blue gill caught by the hundreds, and the resounding cry of “Bulls-eye!” as archers hit their mark. Stories of tie-dying t-shirts, dressing up counselors, and the trail of campfire wishes floating into the starlit sky.

While we can’t share every happy memory in just one newsletter, we’ve made a list of 10 of the most memorable moments of the summer at Flying Horse Farms.

10 Camp invasion by Larry and the Federation of Four-Legged Fiends

9 Ringing the newly-installed bell at the dining hall

8 Synchronized swimming contests

7 The incomparable Cabin 5 “Flash Mob” dance

6 Best costume design award for Cabin 12’s “Thriller” dance

5 Shorty’s vocal solo and the amazing performances at three talent shows

4 The free-style beat boxing skills of Jeff and Myles

3 Joke Time with Captain Blue Board

2 Tracking down Tuba—the huge, mysterious fish at the High Lake

1 “Deep End Ken” overcoming his fears by conquering the swimming pool at Heart Camp

Take a stroll through camp and you’ll find hard-working, enthusiastic college students engaging campers in projects that teach conservation and sustainability—like making crafts from juice box containers. Walk a little farther and you’ll spot them at the worm farm talking about the benefits of composting. Or, catch one posting messages on doors from Twiggy, an earth-friendly cartoon spokesperson. These are our Alcoa Fellows, serving fellowships at Flying Horse Farms thanks to a generous gift from the Alcoa Foundation.

Through its foundation, Alcoa, the world’s largest producer of aluminum, works to promote environmental

stewardship, prepare tomorrow’s leaders, and enable sustainability. By funding Alcoa Fellows at Flying Horse Farms, the foundation hopes to encourage campers to improve the world around them through even the smallest actions—by recycling, planting a tree, or turning off a light.

“We’re partnering with Flying Horse Farms because we want to engage campers and their families in nature programming and environmental education,” says Paula Davis, Alcoa Foundation President. “We also want our Fellows to go back to their respective schools, get more engaged, and become ambassadors for environmental stewardship.”

The Alcoa Fellows have already transformed the way Flying Horse Farms deals with food waste. Following each meal, campers clear their plate—but not into a waste can. Instead, leftover food is accumulated, weighed, and the amount is totaled. The table scraps are added to a compost pile and happily devoured by the residents of the worm farm, who then serve as fish bait.

Says Alcoa Fellow Lauren McCrystal, “Campers are very proud that 35-40 pounds of food waste each week is used as compost.”

And for as much as our campers have been impacted by the program, so too have the Alcoa Fellows. “Working with Alcoa and Flying Horse Farms has been one of the most difficult, yet most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had,” shares Alcoa Fellow Lauren Knutti. “I love that we’re able to share our knowledge with the campers at such early and important ages.”

“Campers are very proud that 35–40 pounds of food waste each week is used as compost.”

To make a gift of your own to Flying Horse Farms, visit www.flyinghorsefarms.org/give.

September 9, 2011The Venue at Smith Brothers, Columbus, Ohio6 pm–7 pm VIP Reception: $507 pm to Midnight General Admission: $100Purchase tickets: www.flyinghorsefarms.org/beneaththestars

September 24, 2011Residence of Scott A. Wolstein, Hunting Valley, Ohio5:30 pm Champagne Tour6:30 pm General Admission Sold out. Stay tuned for details about Campfire 2012.

October 8–10, 2011From the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Kickstands up at 8:30 amRegistration is $100 per riderRegister or be a sponsor: www.flyinghorsefarms.org/news-and-events

October 8, 2011 CVG Corporate Headquarters 7800 Walton Parkway, New Albany, Ohio 43054 8 am to 5 pmRegistration is $25 per carRegister your car: www.cvgcarshow.com

Guests will take a champagne tour of Scott Wolstein’s elegant home, enjoy sophisticated campfire cuisine, and get their groove on to the sounds of Nashville’s hottest country-rock sensation, Brother Trouble.

Join the Magic Makers Guild for a celebratory evening supporting Flying Horse Farms. Dance the night away to the live music of Disco Inferno, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and place your winning bid in live and silent auctions.

BENEATH THE STARSHosted by the Magic Makers Guild

Thanks to our sponsors: Abercrombie & Fitch, Anderson Aluminum Corporation, Crane Group, FirstMerit Bank, GBQ Partners, LLC, The Koffel Law Firm, OhioHealth, PlusOne Communication, Red Roof Inn, Star Leasing Company, Superior Beverage Group, and Turner Construction Company.

CAMPFIRE 2011: Campfire at the CastlePresented by Fairmount Minerals

Thanks to our sponsors: Fairmount Minerals, Penske Cleveland, Furnace Parts, and the Judith A. Embrescia Family Foundation.

FLYING HORSE RIDEPresented by Time Warner Cable

K2 FESTIVAL

Don’t miss the beautiful fall ride from the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington to historic Gettysburg. Come out to show your support for Flying Horse Farms—whether you’re navigating the open road on two wheels or four.

Thanks to our sponsors: Time Warner Cable; Cecil & Geiser, LLP; Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co.; Rider Insurance Agency, Inc.; M. Bleiwise & C. Bleiwise &. S. Bleiwise Greenfield Charitable Foundation Trust; SafeAuto Insurance; Iron Pony Motorsports and The Ohio Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses.

Thanks to our sponsor Commercial Vehicle Group.

November 12, 2011OP Facility 7420 State Route 161, Dublin, Ohio 4301612 to 5 pm Tickets available at the door: $15 per adult, kids 12 and under are free

The season’s just begun ~ flying horse farms events ~

Kids rule and K-9s drool—for real at the K2 Festival. Some very special K-9s will participate in funny pet contests, while families and their own favorite four-legged friends gather for music, drinks, games, and football on the big screen.

SOLDOUT

Have a great classic or sports car you’d like to show off? Or just love looking at them? Join us for a car and motorcycle show like no other in the region, including a silent auction, family activities and games, and live music.

2nd ANNUAL FALL CLASSIC Cycle & Truck ShowPresented by Commercial Vehicle Group

Where camp is good medicine.

Flying Horse Farms3 Easton Oval, Suite 330Columbus, OH 43219

Flying Horse Farms creates magical, transforming camp experiences— for campers, parents, volunteers, brothers, sisters, and grandparents, too.

“Our son Chad is at camp and I am missing him like crazy. But every time I think of how much I miss him, I think of how much fun he is having and how blessed he is to be there.” — Parent

“I’m off to the Happiest Place on Earth at Flying Horse Farms. A beautiful Saturday to spend with happy campers!” — Volunteer

“Thank you for a fantastically-fabulous experience for my first time as a counselor at camp. Already I can’t wait to go back in the fall. I love my new second home!” — Volunteer

“Our son, Jacob, was so proud of his hard work with the dogs (canine counselors). Although he was happy to be home, he said he can’t wait to go back next year.” — Parent

“Our daughter had a blast. She sang songs on the car ride home and told us all that she did until she fell asleep.” — Parent

“The talent show tonight was wonderful. The campers are amazingly talented. We also painted t-shirts, swam in the pool, and had great food. The day ended with salsa dancing, juice, and a trivia contest. Oh, and did I mention Grandpa had his head painted?” — StaffFollow us on Facebook