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
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. Meet Joe, a former Bar 717 Ranch camper, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer! What is your name? Joe Simon … Read More
Post shared by Julian Katz, camp alumnus and former staff member. I was a camper for 9 years and worked at Camp for 5 summers, from the kitchen crew at 17 to an ill-advised half-kitchen/half-junior counselor experiment at 18 … Read More
Guest post by Erin Haendel, camp parent, middle school teacher, and summer resource staffer. Imagine a circle of friends enjoying their free time. During the school year, I can picture a group of twelve and thirteen year olds, huddled around … Read More
Post shared by Julie Conway, camp alumna, parent, family camper, and member of the Bar 717 Ranch Advisory Board. I started going to the Bar 717 Ranch in 1971. I was 15 years old. My sisters started going the summer … Read More
Guest post by Sinead Collins, barn-counselor extraordinaire and member of our 2015 staff. When I was in high school I would imagine all of the things that I wanted to do when I was older. The list was endless! My … Read More
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. Meet Aly, a California native, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer! What is your name? Aly Lamborn Where are you … Read More
