A few years ago, we organized our first backpacking trip to the Trinity Alps for 17 year old campers who were too old to attend regular camp, but wanted a way to connect with the camp community over the summer. The trip was a great success! In fact, one of the participants, Tessa Westfall, wrote a powerful summary on our blog. You can read Tessa’s account here.

We’re very happy to be able to offer this trip again this summer, and are excited to invite former campers and other teens to participate. Two of our experienced counselors will lead participants on a week-long trip into the Trinity Alps Wilderness, a beautiful area about 1 hour drive from main camp. The Trinity Alps offer excellent hiking trails with sweeping views of the mountains, access to pristine lakes, and camping spots in beautiful, open meadows. Our trip leaders are Wilderness First Aid and Lifeguard certified and have experience leading groups in back country settings.

The trip is a great opportunity for this group of young people to connect with new and old camp friends, spend some time in the outdoors, and develop leadership skills. Additionally, participation in the trip is a good step for those who think they might be interested in returning to camp as a counselor in the future. Participants do not have to be former campers!

Here are the important details:
Dates: August 2-8, 2015
Cost: $800* per participant (includes trip leaders, all meals, and an optional river-rafting excursion at the end of the trip)
Size: 8 participants, 2 counselors
Register: Visit http://www.bar717.com/enroll/ and complete our online enrollment for Session 4.
*10% discount is available if campers refer a friend to the trip or to regular camp.

If you have any questions at all, please give us a call or email!