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The Dutch Connection
The GAC 2017 Dutch Staff It’s a human-interest story that spans nearly 25 years and has at its epicenter the small Dutch city of Woerden, which beyond its city proper is a land of mostly meadows and...
View ArticleEp. 26 – Uncle
Episode 26 – Uncle On Episode 26 Uncle drops by the studio (via the Internet) to chat about dealing with fear as a camper, making friends worldwide, and, of course, lip balm. Soy is playing some...
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Why Kids Need to Get Uncomfortable
By Audrey “Sunshine” Monke, Camp Director Taking risks and trying new things – both of which can feel very uncomfortable – are daily occurrences at GAC. Campers are challenged to get outside their...
View ArticleEp. 27 – Sterling
Episode 27. On Episode 27, Soy and Sterling sit down to talk about puns. They also spend some time talking about the growth mindset and how we can overcome fear. There’s a joke for fans of garnish and...
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Messages for an Anxious Camper
By Audrey “Sunshine” Monke, Camp Director “Children want to be independent, and they realize that they cannot be truly independent until they beat homesickness, even when they have a painful case of...
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5 Fun Ideas for Letters to Campers
By Audrey “Sunshine” Monke, Camp Director Originally published at Sunshine Parenting Because we’re not in the habit of writing letters to our kids much these days – with brief texts being the primary...
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The Gift of Handwritten Letters
Recently, I’ve been going through the many boxes of letters, photos, and memorabilia which I have collected over my first five decades. It’s been a time-consuming task, but I’m trying to organize into...
View ArticleEp. 28 – Squirrel
Episode 28. On Episode 28 long-time camper and current counselor Squirrel joins Soy to talk about how camp changed her life, and why she loves leading backpacking trips in the High Sierra. There’s...
View ArticleTurkey Trot
Turkey Trot is Coming! The GAC Runners will once again convene on Woodward Park in Fresno, California for their annual participation in the Turkey Trot. We invite all Central California GAC families...
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Five Life Skills Teens Get On The OLC (Outdoor Leadership Course)
By the end of high school, teens need to have mastered more skills than just reading, writing and math to be successful, thriving adults. Gold Arrow Camp’s Outdoor Leadership Course (OLC) helps campers...
View Article#OptOutside
Join Us In Opting Outside This year, we’re thrilled once again to join with REI, the outdoor equipment co-op to encourage you to opt outside on Black Friday. REI gives its employees a paid day off...
View ArticleToo Much Screen Time? Camp Can Help!
By Audrey “Sunshine” Monke, originally published at Sunshine Parenting. I’ve learned to face my fears, I’ve tried new things, and I have learned that you don’t always need to have your phone or video...
View ArticleEpisode 32 – Avo
Episode 32. On this episode of the as-yet-unacclaimed GAC Pog-Cast Soy and Avo sat down and chatted about what it’s like to come to camp as a new person and why she enjoyed teaching watersports last...
View ArticleTake A Hike Day!
Celebrate National Take A Hike Day With GAC! We’re obviously big fans of getting out into nature and taking a hike. At camp, campers participate in hikes of all lengths, from the “100 Yard Hike” at our...
View ArticleFriendship, The Gold Of Childhood
“Friends are everything. They are always there if you have a problem or if you get hurt, they can always help you up.” – Patricio, Camper, Age 8 The commonly accepted trajectory of do well in school...
View ArticleEpisode 33 – Bugz
Episode 33 On Episode 33 of the Gold Arrow Camp Pog-Cast, we’re joined by Bugz, who spent most of her childhood being a camper, OLC hiker, and Junior Counselor before joining us as a Group Counselor...
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2019 Dance Themes!
One of the highlights at the end of each session is our dance at Granite Grove. After dinner, campers head back to their cabins to clean up and get dressed up in costumes to match the theme of the...
View ArticleEpisode 34 – Mrs. Friedman and Jojo’s Cake
Episode 34. On Episode 34 Soy is joined by Shari Friedman who sent us a picture of her daughter’s GAC themed birthday cake. The conversation started with the cake but also talked about how counselors...
View ArticleI Heart Camp Day Is February 1st!
We invite our GAC families and friends to join with us in celebrating I Heart Camp Day on Friday, February 1st! If you’re nervous that you don’t have any I Heart Camp decorations and haven’t been...
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What Is the Best Age For Camp?
by Audrey “Sunshine” Monke 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...
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