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
A Week at Emily’s
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
Fire Preparedness at Camp
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
Emily’s Outpost!!!
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
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