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 My Summer As a Camp Counselor – Guest post by Alyssa Werner This summer was my first on the ranch, although I know now it will be far from my last. Arriving as a new counselor I was apprehensive at … Read More

Summer 2014 was my favorite season at Camp Trinity by far! Well, it was also my first, so I’m sure next summer will find many ways to top this one. For those of us who have yet to meet, my … Read More

We are excited to announce that this summer, we will be offering our first-ever Music Camp at the Bar 717 Ranch! Camp has a long tradition of music and singing, and we are thrilled to welcome musicians to camp this summer … Read More

Last year, we organized our first backpacking trip to the Trinity Alps for 17 year old campers who were too old to attend regular camp, but wanted a way to connect with the camp community over the summer. The trip … Read More

By Arly Cassidy Each year when March rolls around, some of us start thinking about pie. The Hyampom Pie Auction has been an annual fundraiser for the town’s Community Center for years, and a group of former camp counselors has … Read More

Life at Camp Trinity 76 Years Ago Seemed Like Heaven Even Then By Robin C. Harris “Agoutapflah.” That was the nonsense word that campers used to greet each other in 1938. Funny, the things you remember. This story begins the … Read More

What are you doing this coming April 4th-7th? Why, because we will be hosting a volunteer work weekend at the Bar 717 Ranch! All are welcome. No skill necessary. Come join the extended Camp Trinity community and help us with … Read More

By Mischa Hedges, camper 1996-2001, counselor 2004-2006, resource staff 2007-2013 Several years ago, a small group of alumni counselors started coming up to the ranch for New Year’s – to celebrate the holiday, connect with camp friends, and enjoy the … Read More

For the last 2 years a small group of camp supporters have raised money for the Bar 717 Campership Fund (Camp + scholarship – scholar = Campership, you get the idea!). Last year, through the incredible generosity of the camp … Read More

I crouch in a bed of rocks at the curve of a river, filling up water bottles for the group. This morning we are embarking on a weeklong backpacking trip through the Trinity Alps in Northern California. My hands have … Read More