Sunday Vespers
Vespers is one of our favorite traditions at camp. For us, Vespers is an evening gathering where all of camp comes together to share reflections on the week. We walk in silence from main camp up to Inspiration Point, a … Read More
Homestead Snackin’ Week 4: Pretzels
We hope you saved room for more homestead snacks, because week 4 is here and Julie, Mia, and Emme are serving up the camp recipe for pretzels! Check out the quick tutorial and then get to baking at home. If … Read More
The Story of A Thousand-Year Pine
Our 4th of July traditions at camp are simple. We gather for a BBQ dinner and afterwards we huddle together in the early evening shadows of the tall pines that surround us on the ranch to listen to The Story … Read More
Homestead Snackin’ Week 3: Ranger Cookies
Are you ready for week 3 of treats? Our homestead snack crew is back with the recipe for Ranger Cookies. Join Julie, Mia, and Emme for a quick tutorial and then get to baking at home. If you decide to … Read More
Homestead Snackin’ Week 2: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our homestead snack crew is back for week two of treats! This week, they’re making delicious chocolate chip cookies. Join Julie, Mia, and Emme for a quick tutorial and then get to baking at home. If you decide to make … Read More
Homestead Snackin’ Week 1: Snickerdoodles
Homestead snacks are a treasured tradition at Camp. After all, is there anything more satisfying after a hike and a dip at the swimhole than a tasty homestead snack? Although we aren’t filling up the homestead snack bucket this year, … Read More
A Message to Campers from our 2020 Summer Staff
A few of our 2020 summer staff created video messages saying hello to all the Bar 717 campers. Watch the video here:
On Equality and Justice
By Gretchen Collard, Bar 717 Camp Director We stand with Black people within our community, across our country, and around the world against systemic racism. Black Lives Matter. The current outcry against injustices in our country highlights how much work … Read More
Kent’s Summer Introduction
Check out the video for a message from Kent about summer 2020 and a guest appearance from Lyla the camp dog.
Animal Pen Pals
Writing and receiving letters has always been a huge part of summer camp, and apparently the ranch animals agree. All of the animals have a lot less to do this summer without the trail rides, un-talent show acts, and program … Read More