My Camp Counselor Experience

Guest post by Sinead Collins, barn-counselor extraordinaire and member of our 2015 staff.  When I was in high school I would imagine all of the things that I wanted to do when I was older. The list was endless! My … Read More

Meet the Staff: Aly L.

Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. Meet Aly, a California native, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer!  What is your name? Aly Lamborn  Where are you … Read More

Meet the Staff: Luke D.

Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. Meet Luke, a first-year counselor from Ireland! You’ll find Luke all kinds of places at the ranch, from Small Animals to Riflery to campfires!  What is your … Read More

Meet the Staff: Jasmine

Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. First up is Jasmine, a first-year counselor from Australia! We asked Jasmine to share a little bit about herself and about what she’s looking forward to … Read More

Spring 2016 Volunteer Work Weekend

Although the Ranch Crew — Geoff, Mike, and Joey (and seasonal resident, former camper and counselor Arly Cassidy!) — are working hard on winter projects including pruning fruit trees, burning brush, and cutting firewood, they sure could use a hand getting ready … Read More

Update from the Campership Fund

This past summer more than 40 deserving children experienced the magic of Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch thanks to the support of generous donations to our Campership Fund. Nearly every child who received a Campership shared that their camp experience was “the … Read More

Views From the Fire

On July 30th, 2015, a lightning storm ignited several fires in Trinity County. The Pattison Fire began on Pattison Peak about three miles north of the Ranch and burned for more than a month. When updating our camp community about the … Read More

My Bar 717 Ranch Experience

Guest post by David Scanlon, a first-year international counselor from Ireland in 2015, and a returning counselor for summer 2016 (!).  Last year was my first year of college, and I wanted to take my summers to travel abroad. I also … Read More