Getting ready for your first (or second, third, fourth!) time at Camp can be exciting and overwhelming. We asked our Camp community to share advice for first-time campers and parents who are getting ready for a session at Camp Trinity … Read More
This past summer, we revived our backpacking program for returning Bar 717 campers who had just finished their 11th grade year and were too old to attend regular camp, but wanted a way to connect with the camp community over the … Read More
By Trace Garcia Hello! My name is Trace Garcia and I would like to tell you a little about my Emily’s Outpost experience. I am 11 years old and last year was my 3rd summer at the ranch. I had … Read More
By Everett Watterson When I heard that there was going to be a revival of the outpost program, the first in twelve years, I immediately knew that I wanted to go. When I applied for the second week, I didn’t … Read More
By Clara Feldman and Ryan Tripp Heading into the Emily’s outpost, we weren’t really sure what to expect. Being the only two CILTs on the trip and the oldest by four years was sure to bring some challenges. Our trip … Read More
By Ona Gordonson This year during my time at camp, decided to try out the outpost program at Emily’s. I was at first unsure If I wanted to do it, but after seeing the slideshow again during 2nd session, I … Read More
I am from the 7:00 AM bell from the Earth Balance “butter” and Tabasco sauce I am from the musty paint smell of the silk screening room I am from the annoying poison oak The old apple tree whose … Read More
In 2013, we organized our first backpacking trip to the Trinity Alps for campers who had just finished their 11th grade year and were too old to attend regular camp, but wanted a way to connect with the camp community … Read More
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
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
