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The Cook Family

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Meet Mark
Mark works in the IT field.  He is super handy with mechanics.  He enjoys RV-ing, fishing, kayaking, SUP, shooting and the beach.  He isn't as much of a theme park guy but does go along with his family to SeaWorld.  His favorite place is Ft. Desoto, Ft. Wilderness and Topsail Hill.  Mark recently earned his Black Belt in MMA.

Meet Dana

I love my Open Range RV.  It is my second home and I enjoy taking care of it.  I homeschool my three kiddos and lead a small co op that uses the Tapestry of Grace Curriculum.  I am an huge SeaWorld fan!  I travel to SeaWorld once a month unless I for some crazy reason I absolutely cannot go.  I enjoy Bible studies, kayaking, SUPs and the beach.  My favorite place to camp is Ft. Wilderness because it is close to SeaWorld.  I also recently earned a Black Belt in MMA.

Meet Delena

No surprise here, Delena is a huge SeaWorld fan also!  She hopes to one day work as a marine mammal trainer at SeaWorld.  Until then, Delena is a junior in High School and is volunteering twice a month at the Florida Aquarium where she works with the Sting Rays, Sharks and No Bone critters.  Delena will be attending a Busch Gardens Career Camp in August so she can learn more about caring for animals.  Delena is very involved in her Youth In Government club and is currently serving as the club secretary.  She enjoys writing conservation bills and in the past has presented bills protecting Orcas in captivity and a ban on Shark Fin Trading in Florida.  She may be living in the Open Range if she gets at job at SeaWorld.  Delena also recently earned her Black Belt in MMA.


Meet Caleb

Caleb recently turned 13.  He enjoys flag football with our homeschool group and runs Cross Country as well.  He loves playing video games.  Caleb recently earned his Jr. Black Belt in MMA and is currently working towards a 1st degree Black Belt.  

Meet Taya

Taya is our Cross Country star!  She is super fast and has earned several awards and medals including finishing in the top 10 at the Disney Cross Country Classic.  Taya plays flag football and will be testing for her Jr. Black Belt in October.  She enjoys camping and SUP.  Her favorite campground is Ft. Wilderness.






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