Guest Post by Hollyn Hartlep – Bar 717 Ranch Gardener – Summer 2016 As I reflect on my time spent in the gardens at Bar 717 Ranch, many fond memories come to mind, and I’d like to share just a … Read More
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
Guest post by Rachel Baker, Program Coordinator and Camp alumna. Before age 11, I spent my summers at dance practice, the beach, swimming pools and 4th of July Parades in Southern California. Don’t get me wrong—it was a lot of … Read More
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. Meet Joe, a former Bar 717 Ranch camper, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer! What is your name? Joe Simon … Read More
Guest post by Sinead Collins, barn-counselor extraordinaire and member of our 2015 staff. When I was in high school I would imagine all of the things that I wanted to do when I was older. The list was endless! My … Read More
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. Meet Aly, a California native, who will be joining us as a first-year counselor this summer! What is your name? Aly Lamborn Where are you … Read More
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. Meet Luke, a first-year counselor from Ireland! You’ll find Luke all kinds of places at the ranch, from Small Animals to Riflery to campfires! What is your … Read More
Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to our summer staff for 2016. First up is Jasmine, a first-year counselor from Australia! We asked Jasmine to share a little bit about herself and about what she’s looking forward to … Read More
Shared by Grace Worm, Barn Counselor, Summer 2015 and former camper. This love story began as an email, with Emma Bundy telling me that I would probably be a barn and ropes course counselor during program areas. I was ecstatic. … Read More
Shared by Emma Bundy, Staff Director, Former Camper & Counselor Looking across the valley, I can see Gates Mountain shrouded in smoke. Behind that veil of thick smoke I know that fire has begun to creep down the hill. I’ve … Read More
