Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is the oldest accredited co-educational summer camp in California. Since 1930, the Gates family has welcomed children ages 8 to 16 to live, work, and play on 450 acres of pristine wilderness as part of our large ranch family. Today, the pioneer traditions of cooperation, resourcefulness, and respect for the land are the foundation for wholesome summers filled with fun and friendship, rewarding new experiences, and a deep connection with nature.
Latest Summer Camp and Ranch News
Fall Work Weekend
We are excited to invite friends of Camp to join us for our Fall Work Weekend October 17-20. Work Weekends are a great opportunity to visit the ranch, reconnect with new and old Camp friends, and help out with important projects. Come work with us! Please note that all participants must be 18 or older…
Getting Ready for Camp: Advice for First-Time Campers and Parents
Getting ready for your first (or second, third, fourth!) time at Camp can be exciting and overwhelming. We asked our Camp community to share advice for first-time campers and parents who are getting ready for a session at Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch. Here’s what they had to say:
Highlights from the Spring Work Weekend
In late March, we were joined by a fantastic crew to help us welcome the first few days of spring at our Spring 2024 Work Weekend. Though the lovely spring weather we’ve been having didn’t stay through the weekend, our crew braved the rain and enjoyed a full weekend of hard work, communal meals, rich…