Board Breaking Ceremony
AUGUST 28, 2017 – By Bob Small Snap! Craaackle! POP! Was that the sound of milk splashing onto the Rice Krispies in your cereal bowl at Camp? No… those were the sounds made as the first board was pried away … Read More
Spring Volunteer Work Weekend 2018
Join Us for TWO Spring Volunteer Work Weekends at Camp! Although winter at the ranch has been chilly, there is plenty to do with the new kitchen project in full swing! We sure could use a hand. This is a great opportunity … Read More
Meet the Staff: Julian S!
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2017. Meet Julian, who will be joining us from Colombia as a first-year counselor in the barn this summer! What is your name My name is Julian Sierra … Read More
Meet the Staff: Paige B!
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2017. Meet Paige, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor leading silkscreening this summer! What is your name? Paige Bara Where are you from? Palo … Read More
Meet the Staff: Meghan B!
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2017. Meet Meghan, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor leading backpacking trips this summer! What is your name? Meghan Belanger Where are you from? … Read More
In Memory of Bear Dog, One Fine Pup…
On a bright fall day, a week before Thanksgiving, we said good-bye to our beloved pup, Bear dog. As he did every day, Bear woke up that morning, had has his usual morning Milk Bone, took his usual morning stroll … Read More
Plans for New Kitchen Announced at the Reunion
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
The Fall Volunteer Work Weekend is Coming Up!
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
5 years, 22 weeks, 135 days
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
What I’ve Learned
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