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  I am from the 7:00 AM bell from the Earth Balance “butter” and Tabasco sauce I am from the musty paint smell of the silk screening room I am from the annoying poison oak The old apple tree whose … Read More

In 2013, we organized our first backpacking trip to the Trinity Alps for campers who had just finished their 11th grade year and were too old to attend regular camp, but wanted a way to connect with the camp community … Read More

Guest Post by Hollyn Hartlep – Bar 717 Ranch Gardener – Summer 2016 As I reflect on my time spent in the gardens at Bar 717 Ranch, many fond memories come to mind, and I’d like to share just a … Read More

The 85th+1 celebration and reunion brought together dozens of campers, counselors and alums from near and far, both in time and geography.  In addition to rekindling cherished friendships, singing favorite songs and sharing camp meals over the long Labor Day … Read More

Do you have the weekend of September 30-October 3, 2016 free? Would you like to spend it at Camp working with friends outside in the sunshine? Join us for a fall Volunteer Work Weekend September 30th-October 3rd! If you would like … Read More

Originally shared at Vespers by Sarah Fahn In the 5 years, 22 weeks, and 135 days I have spent here in total, I will never forget the irreplaceable friendships, sisterhoods, and experiences I have made and lessons I have learnt at … Read More

Originally shared at Vespers by Liana Shelly I’ve never had friends as special as you. Friends whose bodies were here For the summer but hearts Were with me wherever I Ventured to. Bonds that could never be broken No matter … Read More

Guest post by David Scanlon, counselor for summer 2015 & 2016 The Bar 717 Ranch has done so much for me in my brief time here. It’s difficult to fully capture and describe those things. But as I sit here … Read More

By Kent Collard 2016 marks 86 years of Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch.  That’s a long time! During most of those eight-plus decades, we’ve been building, adding-on-to, and for some time now, remodeling the structures we use for … Read More

Guest post by Rachel Baker, Program Coordinator and Camp alumna. Before age 11, I spent my summers at dance practice, the beach, swimming pools and 4th of July Parades in Southern California. Don’t get me wrong—it was a lot of … Read More