Dear Campers, Parents, Staff, Alumni, and Friends,
For so many months the Ranch is a quiet place. Take a walk down Barn Hill, and often the loudest sound you’ll hear is the wind blowing through the trees. But each June, the Ranch springs back to life, almost overnight, as staff and campers assemble to become the Camp Trinity community. We love that time of year, and we are looking forward to seeing many of you at the Ranch this summer.
The start of Camp is barely a month away, and there are many signs that summer is just around the corner. Gardens are being planted, lawns are being mowed, and buildings and water systems are being opened up and unpacked after a long winter closure. In the Small Animals barn, new piglets and chicks have moved in, soon to be joined by a new batch of young goats.
In April, we welcomed the help of campers, alumni, and camp families who joined us at the Ranch for our first Volunteer Work Weekend in a number of years. In the spirit of Camp, much work was done, and we had fun while doing it. Thanks to everyone who came and lent a hand to make the Ranch a better place for all.
Whether you are a camper, a Camp Alum, or the parent of a current camper, there are many ways to participate in the Camp Trinity community. Family Camp, Music Camp, Alumni Weekend and Volunteer Work Weekends are open to everyone—or you can have the whole Ranch to yourself anytime from September through May for a family reunion, weekend with friends or family, or even a wedding. As Grover always said, “the latch string is always out”. In 2015, we’ll celebrate our 85th year of camping on the Bar 717 Ranch. Whether it’s this year or in the future, we hope we’ll see you at the Ranch.
Kent Collard, Director
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