717 Gates Challenge

Want to join us in the #717GatesChallenge? Below are some stats about Gates. To complete the challenge, try out a hike around your area with a similar distance and/or elevation gain, or walk the distance through your neighborhood, you can … Read More

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The Story of A Thousand-Year Pine

Our 4th of July traditions at camp are simple. We gather for a BBQ dinner and afterwards we huddle together in the early evening shadows of the tall pines that surround us on the ranch to listen to The Story … Read More

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Learn to Silkscreen at Home

Silkscreening is one of our favorite activities at the Bar 717. We are missing all the original shirts, pillowcases, and prints this summer, so Counselor Mia made this video showing you how you can silkscreen at home using items you … Read More

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Eton Mess From England

Named after the dominant private school in the UK, this dessert is what several kings, princes, aristocrats and prime ministers would have eaten in their youth. So, for those who ever wondered what the kids at Hogwarts-like boarding schools would … Read More

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International Night

International night is a opportunity for our international staff to share food and activities from their home with all of the campers at the Bar 717. This year we asked our international staff to send in something unique from their … Read More

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Colombian Recipes

Hi everybody. Here we share some great recipes from our country that can be made easily by all of you at home. We miss you all already and hope to enjoy another international night with you trying our delicious food, … Read More

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Ogham from Ireland

In Ireland we don’t have many activities that are well known or uniquely Irish. But one that I certainly loved in school was history, especially early Irish History. Early Irish history is amazing as it combines a lot of unique … Read More

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