Camp Directors
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Kent and Gretchen Collard Kent and Gretchen have been the Camp Directors since 1998. Kent grew up spending summers and holidays at the ranch with his grandparents, Grover and Erma Gates. He worked on the ranch crew and as the … Read More

Family Camp
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Family Camp is an opportunity to connect with your loved ones on a spectacular mountain ranch filled with natural wonders and exciting new experiences. Picture this… your whole family on a beautiful mountain ranch for a fun-filled week of horseback … Read More

History
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Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch was founded in 1930, when Grover and Erma Gates first welcomed campers into their ranch family. Since then thousands of campers have spent a portion of their summers living, working, and playing as … Read More

Staff
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Job Opportunities Each summer our staff come together from across the world to create a fun, enriching, and unforgettable experience for Bar 717 campers. We are seeking enthusiastic counselors, kitchen staff, support staff, and ranch crew to join our community … Read More

Camp Activities
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At the ranch, campers are free to decide where they want to go and what activities they want to do, every day. There are always fun camp activities happening at the ranch. Besides taking care of all the ranch animals … Read More

Parents
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Greetings from Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch, where the Gates family has been welcoming children to live, work, and play as part of their mountain ranch family for more than 90 years. While the world around us changes … Read More

About Us
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For more than 90 years, the Bar 717 Ranch has welcomed children to 450 acres in the beautiful mountains of Trinity County to experience nature, form deep friendships, and have big fun. Life on the Ranch is rustic and unplugged. … Read More

Contact
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Mailing List Join our mailing list to receive periodic announcements and to stay current with camp events. Call, Fax & Email Phone: 530-628-5992Fax: 530-628-9392email: camptrinity@bar717.com Mailing Address The Bar 717 Ranch17197 Hyampom RdHayfork, CA 96041 Directions

Dates & Rates
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Summer Camp Dates 2024 1st Session (2 weeks) June 16 – June 29 Session 1 is currently fully enrolled. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist. 2nd Session (2 weeks) June 30 – July 13 Session 2 is currently fully enrolled. … Read More