How About Them Apples?
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The cool thing about pressing apples into apple juice at Camp Trinity, is that every inch of the process, from picking apples from our trees to pulverizing the apples into juice, happens right here within Main Camp. Many of the … Read More

Welcome to the Bar 717 Ranch blog
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We are excited to introduce a new blog to our website and hope it will make it easier to post updates, stories and announcements for you to read. Keep checking back as we will be posting new entries all the … Read More

Enroll for Summer Camp
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Register for Summer Camp Enrollment is open for all 2024 camp sessions! Please note that many of our camp sessions were fully enrolled last year. We recommend enrolling early to ensure a spot in the session(s) of your choice. Please … Read More

A Typical Day at Family Camp
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Here is the schedule for a typical day at Family Camp on the Bar 717 Ranch. 7:00am Morning Chores! Help feed the goats, horses and the rest of the barn animals. 8:00am Breakfast Following breakfast counselors will announce all the morning … Read More

Family Camp Childcare
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At Family Camp childcare is available for children between the ages of 2* and 7 years old. Childcare is offered at meal times as well as during the morning program time from 9am to noon. Our morning childcare program is … Read More

Home
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Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is the oldest accredited co-educational summer camp in California. Since 1930, the Gates family has welcomed children ages 8 to 16 to live, work, and play on 450 acres of pristine wilderness as … Read More

Apply Now
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Thank you for taking the time to apply to the Bar 717 Ranch. We only accept applications submitted electronically through our website. Click the link above to begin your application. If you already began an application, you can sign in … Read More

Camp Job Opportunities
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Camp Job Opportunities for Summer 2024 We are hiring for the following positions: CAMP COUNSELORS – Seeking applicants with a passion for working with youth and experience with the following skills: childcare, youth development, backpacking, horsemanship, animal care, homesteading, gardening, … Read More

Staff Testimonials
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“I loved my summer at The Bar 717. I was in such a unique environment, with immense support towards creativity, outdoor engagement, and overall joy. It is a one of a kind place that fosters your relationships with others and … Read More