Do you have the weekend of September 30-October 3, 2016 free? Would you like to spend it at Camp working with friends outside in the sunshine? Join us for a fall Volunteer Work Weekend September 30th-October 3rd! If you would like … Read More
Originally shared at Vespers by Sarah Fahn In the 5 years, 22 weeks, and 135 days I have spent here in total, I will never forget the irreplaceable friendships, sisterhoods, and experiences I have made and lessons I have learnt at … Read More
Originally shared at Vespers by Liana Shelly I’ve never had friends as special as you. Friends whose bodies were here For the summer but hearts Were with me wherever I Ventured to. Bonds that could never be broken No matter … Read More
Guest post by David Scanlon, counselor for summer 2015 & 2016 The Bar 717 Ranch has done so much for me in my brief time here. It’s difficult to fully capture and describe those things. But as I sit here … Read More
By Kent Collard 2016 marks 86 years of Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch. That’s a long time! During most of those eight-plus decades, we’ve been building, adding-on-to, and for some time now, remodeling the structures we use for … Read More
Guest post by Rachel Baker, Program Coordinator and Camp alumna. Before age 11, I spent my summers at dance practice, the beach, swimming pools and 4th of July Parades in Southern California. Don’t get me wrong—it was a lot of … Read More
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. Meet Joe, a former Bar 717 Ranch camper, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer! What is your name? Joe Simon … Read More
Post shared by Julian Katz, camp alumnus and former staff member. I was a camper for 9 years and worked at Camp for 5 summers, from the kitchen crew at 17 to an ill-advised half-kitchen/half-junior counselor experiment at 18 … Read More
Guest post by Erin Haendel, camp parent, middle school teacher, and summer resource staffer. Imagine a circle of friends enjoying their free time. During the school year, I can picture a group of twelve and thirteen year olds, huddled around … Read More
Post shared by Julie Conway, camp alumna, parent, family camper, and member of the Bar 717 Ranch Advisory Board. I started going to the Bar 717 Ranch in 1971. I was 15 years old. My sisters started going the summer … Read More
