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Remembering Lucy
Our beloved camp dog, Lucy, met approximately 7,252 campers and more than 2,000 staff over her 15 years at GAC (according to Monkey’s calculations). We’re pretty sure most of those campers gave her...
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Coaching Your Child to Better Social Skills
Does your daughter have trouble fitting in to a particular social group? Does your son feel like he’s being excluded from social events? Are you concerned your child doesn’t have any close friends? Do...
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What’s the Best Age for Camp?
You probably want a number here. If you’re only going to read these first two sentences, then I’ll pick the age of nine. But my real answer is a bit more complex. When to start sending your child to...
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The Power of Camp
“You’re sending Sophia to camp for TWO WEEKS?” Shock is a common response parents get when discussing sending their child to sleep-away camp. They often face criticism for allowing their young child...
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On Target
At Gold Arrow Camp, we strive to not only provide our campers with memorable, happy, and life-changing camp experiences during the summer, but also to provide resources to our camp families that...
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One of our favorite games to play at camp, and one that helps us get to know each other better, is “Five Things.” This game is a lot of fun and would also be a great game to play with your family or...
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Why Kids Flourish at Camp
Written by Audrey “Sunshine” Monke Campers often describe camp as their “happy place” or “the best two weeks” of their year. And, from my own observation, I’ve seen that kids and the counselors who...
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A Generous Camper
I remember my first year at GAC, I was so nervous to be spending time away from my parents. I was only seven years old! The moment I got off the bus at camp, everyone was so welcoming and we even got...
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A Favorite Camp Recipe: Caprese Salad
A favorite of many campers and staff, Caprese Salad is a fresh, delicious salad we often serve with salmon or tri-tip at camp. It’s a simple recipe, with just a few ingredients, so it’s one that...
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Meet Our Staff: Yorkie!
We’re excited to welcome Yorkie back for his seventh summer at GAC! Yorkie will be the Rock Climbing and Ropes Course Director, so you’ll see him rocking around camp all summer long! In his previous...
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How Camp Helps Parents Raise Adults
By Camp Director, Audrey ‘”Sunshine” Monke, originally published at Sunshine Parenting “The movie Stepford Wives came to mind as I watched my students live their college life still somehow looking to...
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Activity Spotlight: Rocks & Ropes
By Camp Director, Alison “Bean” Moeschberger “On belay.” “Belay on.” “Climbing.” “Climb on.” Although this exchange of commands between climber and belayer is simple, they represent the final gut-check...
View ArticleBig Campfire Skit Night
Big Campfire is an event on Saturday night, in the middle of each two-week session (and on Thursday night of Mini Camp). The entire camp joins together at the camp amphitheater, which is also called...
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History Corner: The Cohen Family at Gold Arrow Camp
“To be able to experience all of the amazing activities in such a supportive and friendly environment has been such a gift.” – Courtney Cohen For the Cohens, Gold Arrow Camp is an important family...
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Meet Our Staff: Bambino!
Bambino, a Group Counselor, is joining us for his second season at GAC! Bambino is originally from Modesto, California, and he is currently finishing his final year at California State University,...
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Five (More) Reasons Great Parents Send Their Kids to Camp
By Camp Director Audrey “Sunshine” Monke There are so many reasons great parents choose to send their kids to summer camp. Two years ago, I shared five of them on the most popular post I’ve ever...
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Growing Grit: Charlotte in Haiti
This summer, we’re focusing on Growing Grit, and so we were excited to receive the following email from Billy Jones, father of second year camper, Charlotte. In it, he describes the grit Charlotte...
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Bears’ Adventure
A kid today can likely tell you about the Amazon rain forest – but not about the last time he or she explored the woods in solitude, or lay in a field listening to the wind and watching the clouds...
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Meet Our Staff: Kettle
Kettle is returning to Gold Arrow Camp for her second year as a Group Counselor this summer! She is an engaging, positive, fun counselor, and we’re excited to welcome her back to camp soon! Kettle is...
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History Corner: Helmet Diving & Aqua Planing
“I believe […] that every boy should develop some sort of hobby […] a pleasant pastime that you choose when the day’s work is done; a love of doing something for the thing itself.” – Manny Vezie,...
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