Happy Sunday! Fire up your ovens because week 5 of homestead snacks is here and Julie, Mia, and Emme have set the bar high for Bar 717 themed sugar cookies. Check out the quick tutorial and then get to baking … Read More
Vespers is one of our favorite traditions at camp. For us, Vespers is an evening gathering where all of camp comes together to share reflections on the week. We walk in silence from main camp up to Inspiration Point, a … Read More
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
We hope you saved room for more homestead snacks, because week 4 is here and Julie, Mia, and Emme are serving up the camp recipe for pretzels! Check out the quick tutorial and then get to baking at home. If … Read More
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
Are you ready for week 3 of treats? Our homestead snack crew is back with the recipe for Ranger Cookies. Join Julie, Mia, and Emme for a quick tutorial and then get to baking at home. If you decide to … Read More
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
Our homestead snack crew is back for week two of treats! This week, they’re making delicious chocolate chip cookies. Join Julie, Mia, and Emme for a quick tutorial and then get to baking at home. If you decide to make … Read More
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
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
