By Gretchen Collard, Bar 717 Camp Director We stand with Black people within our community, across our country, and around the world against systemic racism. Black Lives Matter. The current outcry against injustices in our country highlights how much work … Read More
Since announcing the cancellation of our kids camp sessions, we’ve heard from countless campers, parents, alumni, and staff who are longing for the community, rituals, and connection with nature that are the foundations of time on the ranch. We know … Read More
Published often and occasionally by the campers and staff of Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch in the interest of news, fun, and… Good Camping! Dear Campers, Parents, Staff, Alumni, and Friends, The start of 2020 marks the beginning … Read More
In case you missed it, our director, Gretchen Collard, was interviewed by Sunshine Parenting’s Audrey Monke as part of her “Happy Campers” interview series. Gretchen and Audrey talked about Camp Trinity on Bar 717 Ranch’s history, philosophy, and program. Check … Read More
By Kent Collard, Director With so many large fires last year in California, we understand that there are heightened concerns around fire safety at camp. For the past twenty years we have been preparing ourselves and the ranch for the … Read More
By Lucy Robb, 2018 counselor In all honestly, before I’d even boarded the plane leaving Edinburgh I was wondering what I had done. I was in way over my head. What was I thinking? Flying half way around the world … Read More
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2018. Meet Quinn, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer! What is your name? Quinn Crossman Where are you from? I was born … Read More
Have you hiked up Gates Mountain? Jumped off the rock at Below Mays? Swam in the emerald green waters of Corral Creek? Or just admired the view from main camp? If so, then knowingly or not, you have enjoyed the … Read More
The Bar 717 Ranch has a rich history of homesteading. This summer, one of camp’s oldest traditions will be renewed with the revival of the Emily’s outpost across the river. This site, originally known as the Old Gates Place, was first … Read More
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
