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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Everett Watterson When I heard that there was going to be a revival of the outpost program, the first in twelve years, I immediately knew that I wanted to go. When I applied for the second week, I didn’t … Read More
By Kent Collard, Director With so many large fires last year in California, we understand that there are heightened concerns around fire safety at camp. For the past twenty years we have been preparing ourselves and the ranch for the … Read More
By Clara Feldman and Ryan Tripp Heading into the Emily’s outpost, we weren’t really sure what to expect. Being the only two CILTs on the trip and the oldest by four years was sure to bring some challenges. Our trip … Read More
