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 part of our large ranch family.
Today, the pioneer traditions of cooperation, resourcefulness, and respect for the land are the foundation for wholesome summers filled with fun and friendship, rewarding new experiences, and a deep connection with nature.A longtime member of the Camp Trinity community, Marlys Smith passed away during the summer of 2021.
Today, the pioneer traditions of cooperation, resourcefulness, and respect for the land are the foundation for wholesome summers filled with fun and friendship, rewarding new experiences, and a deep connection with nature.A longtime member of the Camp Trinity community, Marlys Smith passed away during the summer of 2021.
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About Us
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For more than 80 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. We spend our days swimming, hiking, riding, caring for animals, gardening, and making music and art. We live, work, and play in a co-educational, non-competitive setting where kids are free to be themselves.
Summer Camp
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Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is a residential summer camp for kids ages 8-16 in Northern California. 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 all about community and freedom.
Enroll for Summer Camp
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If you have registered for a session of camp in the past, you can access your existing account by logging into our online system. If you have any questions about enrolling, please contact us or visit our FAQ page for parents. Financial aid is available through our Campership Program. If you are interested you can apply for a campership here, or you can find more information about donating here.
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 and tending the gardens, there are plenty of classic summer camp activities to explore.
Living on the Ranch
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Campers and Staff live together on the ranch all summer. We work, play, and create a community with each new session. At camp, nature is our constant companion, we live outdoors and interact with our mountain ranch environment every day. The ranch is a big part of our camp program. Throughout each session campers can help care for the ranch by fixing fences, splitting wood, and even building camp buildings.
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