This reflection was shared anonymously by a member of the camp community. Places matter a lot to me, the geography of things. I can never seem to remember a person’s name when I first meet them, or what someone told … Read More
The Bar 717 Campership Fund provides support to deserving children and teens who need financial assistance to attend a Camp session this summer. All of us in the Camp community know that even a few weeks at the Bar 717 … Read More
The 85th Reunion is just around the corner! In preparation, Tori Nourafchan, a camp alumnus, supporter, and former camper parent has volunteered to help put together a book of memories that will be available to all camp alumni and attendees … Read More
During the summer of 2014, Bar 717 Ranch took part in a study led by Audrey Monke, Director of Gold Arrow Camp. Audrey’s research was aimed at discovering what impact summer camp has on child happiness and social skill development. … Read More
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. … Read More
Reflecting on My Summer at Camp – Guest Post by Alex King Alex King was a counselor for the first time in the summer of 2014. He is currently in his second year of a Primary Education degree at a … Read More
We caught up with Tito Burgess, long-time camper about his experience coming to camp and going on backpacking trips to the Trinity Alps! How long have you been coming to camp? What do you love about coming to Bar … Read More
Last year, we revived an old tradition that Grover used to refer to as “Give a lift, get a lift.” What Grover meant by this was that in giving back to the ranch and in working together to improve Camp, … Read More
On Camp and Community — Guest Post by Kate Seely My love affair with camp is not unique to me, many of you have experienced this same love. This is the beauty of camp, that there is such a shared … Read More
My Summer As a Camp Counselor – Guest post by Alyssa Werner This summer was my first on the ranch, although I know now it will be far from my last. Arriving as a new counselor I was apprehensive at … Read More
