Spring Volunteer Work Weekend 2019
Join us for our Spring Volunteer Work Weekend at Camp March 29-April 1! There sure is a lot to do to get ready for the summer — we could use a hand (or many!). We’ll be working on the kitchen project … Read More
Happy Campers Interview: Gretchen Collard of Bar 717 Ranch
In case you missed it, our director, Gretchen Collard, was interviewed by Sunshine Parenting’s Audrey Monke as part of her “Happy Campers” interview series. Gretchen and Audrey talked about Camp Trinity on Bar 717 Ranch’s history, philosophy, and program. Check … Read More
Meet the Staff: Holly B.
Over the next several months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2019. Meet Holly, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer! What is your name? Holly Brunt Where are you from? I’m from … Read More
2018: The Year in Review
Dear Campers, Parents, Staff, Alumni, and Friends, 2018 marked the 89th year of Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch. Between four sessions of kids camp, two weeks of Family Camp, alumni weekend, volunteer work weekends, open houses, and the … Read More
A Camp Song
By Dave “Red” Parker – 1930s Bar 717 Camper Here’s a nugget from the 30’s that I remember. Erma wrote the official “Camp Song” for us to sing at campfires (or wherever). I bet I’m the only person in … Read More
Bob’s Thanksgiving Blob: A Bar 717 Beam Raising
By Bob Small The grass crunched under my boots that first morning as I strode, coffee cup cradled in hand, toward a tipped-over 55-gallon drum, nay woodstove, to start the day’s work on the Kitchen. Everyone’s breath, as they huddled … Read More
Pack Trips in the 1930s
By Dave “Red” Parker You have to know that pack trips to fishing sites via horse or mule were among the most memorable events of the year. And that as a counselor I was privileged to lead some of them … Read More
Bob’s Blob: Reflections on a few Fall days as a Camp Kitchen volunteer
Early in October, I spent a week at Bar 717 Ranch helping with the new kitchen construction project… I was somewhat shocked that Monday morning as I strode up the rain-dampened driveway past the office and immediately noticed that the … Read More
Meet the Staff: Suzie M.
Over the next several months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2019. Meet Suzie, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer! What is your name? Suzie McPherson Where are you from? Victoria Australia What … Read More
An Outpost Family
By Trace Garcia Hello! My name is Trace Garcia and I would like to tell you a little about my Emily’s Outpost experience. I am 11 years old and last year was my 3rd summer at the ranch. I had … Read More