Pouring Concrete: Haikus
Form in negative, mix aggregate with cement, pour the foundation. Help me the form broke, will cement come out of hair, everyday living. Sand, metal , cement, makes skyscrapers possible, it sure is ugly.
Summer Reflection
By Lucy Robb, 2018 counselor In all honestly, before I’d even boarded the plane leaving Edinburgh I was wondering what I had done. I was in way over my head. What was I thinking? Flying half way around the world … Read More
My Outpost Experience
By Ona Gordonson This year during my time at camp, decided to try out the outpost program at Emily’s. I was at first unsure If I wanted to do it, but after seeing the slideshow again during 2nd session, I … Read More
Fork or Spoon? And Other Camp Mealtime Rituals
Guest post by Lissy Abraham As many Camp Trinity alumni know, the kitchen is undergoing its first renovation in the camp’s 85-year history. With so much attention focused on the kitchen project, I’ve been reflecting a lot on mealtimes at … Read More
Meet the Staff: Brooke A.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2018. Meet Brooke, who will be joining us as a returning camper/first-year backpacking counselor this summer! What is your name? Brooke Anderson Where are you from? I … Read More
Meet the Staff: Quinn C.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2018. Meet Quinn, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer! What is your name? Quinn Crossman Where are you from? I was born … Read More
Meet the Staff: Lucy R.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2018. Meet Lucy, who will be joining us from Scotland as a first-year counselor in the barn this summer! What is your name? Lucy Robb Where are you … Read More
Northern California Conservation and Recreation Act
Have you hiked up Gates Mountain? Jumped off the rock at Below Mays? Swam in the emerald green waters of Corral Creek? Or just admired the view from main camp? If so, then knowingly or not, you have enjoyed the … Read More
Spring Kitchen Update
As you may know, the summer of 2018 will be our 88th summer of Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch. With that longevity comes the need to update and replace older buildings, so last fall we began the reconstruction of … Read More
Reviving a Camp Tradition: Emily’s Outpost 2018
The Bar 717 Ranch has a rich history of homesteading. This summer, one of camp’s oldest traditions will be renewed with the revival of the Emily’s outpost across the river. This site, originally known as the Old Gates Place, was first … Read More