Bambino
Episode 12.
On Episode 12, Soy is joined by Bambino, and they talk about the theme for 2017, Hop on the Energy Bus. Bambino is the man who brought the Energy Bus to camp in the first place, and he shares about his experience sharing the book with 13 and 14 year old boys. There’s also a Joke of the Cast, TSwift, and Soy reads WOWs and a haiku. As always, you can send suggestions or WOWs to wow@goldarrowcamp.com
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Tootles and Batman
Episode 11.
On this episode of the Gold Arrow Camp POG-cast, Soy talks camp and family with Tootles and Batman, long time campers, current staff members, and life-long sisters. They discuss why camp feels so much like family, what it’s like to work with your sister, and how hard it is to remember each other’s camp names.
Here are Tootles and Batman (and the rest of their family) back in 2008. Can you pick out Batman and Tootles?
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Manners
Episode 10 – Manners
On this episode of the not-yet-critically acclaimed GAC POG-cast, Soy is joined by Manners. Manners has some great insights into why camp is so good at developing independence. He also shares how camp helps him get through the school year.
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Honey
Episode 9
On Episode 9 of the POG-Cast, Soy is joined by Honey to talk about making a positive change in the world. They also discuss her engagement to Blondie, which took place at camp. There are two camper submitted haikus, a Ross Jameson Joke of the Cast and Sunshine reading a special GACspiration for UCLA fans.
She said yes!
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The Happiness Hurricane With Cheerio
Episode 8 of the POG-Cast.
Today we’re joined by another Coach’s Award winner, the Awesomeness Coordinator: Cheerio. Cheerio called into the POG-Cast to talk about WOWs, being happy, and changing the world. She also weighs in on the important speed round questions. We have WOWs, camper submitted PoCo haikus and an oceanic Joke of the Cast.
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Trying New Things With Tica
Episode 7 of the POG-cast.
On Episode 7 of the POG-cast, we’re joined by Tica, a long-time camper and Rocks and Ropes counselor. She talks about how campers build confidence by trying new (and sometimes scary!) things at Rocks and Ropes. We also have a seasonal Joke of the Cast, thoughts of a confused camper, and a GACSpiration with Sunshine.
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Being Yourself with Sandwich
Episode 6 of the POG-Cast.
On this episode we are joined by Sandwich, who shares his thoughts on how we can be our best selves all year. Sandwich was our 2016 Land Director, is a member of the Poetry Corner, and hosts morning assembly. The POG-Cast also has WOWs, PoCo, a math inspired Joke of the Cast and a GACspiration. Remember that you too can send WOWs by emailing wow@goldarrowcamp.com or hashtagging #gacwow on Instagram or twitter.
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Experiencing the Awe of Nature With Crater
Episode 5 of the POG-Cast.
On this episode of the POG-Cast, Soy interviews Crater, who spent the summer of 2016 leading backpacking trips into the high country. They talk about the amazing nature of the High Sierra as well the impact that being in nature has on campers. As always, there’s a joke of the cast, WOWs and even a haiku from Croakie.
As always, you can send your WOWs to wow@goldarrowcamp.com, or hashtag #gacwow on Instagram or twitter. You can subscribe to the GAC Pog-Cast on iTunes here.
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How GAC Has Influenced Our Five Year Campers
Friends. Friendship. Confidence. Independence. Love of the outdoors. Outgoing. Social. Those are the words and phrases that show up over and over again in answer to the question, “How has your time at camp influenced you as a person?” on our Five-Year Camper survey.
Conducted over the past two years, we’ve had almost 200 current and past campers respond to this and other questions about their time at GAC. Here are some of the many ways camp has influenced their lives:
“Having started at Gold Arrow as a little seven year old I have grown up here. Camp has become my home away from home and I can honestly say it has shaped who I am today. It has given me confidence and taught me skills far beyond learning how to wakeboard or horseback ride. I am comfortable with myself, I am patient and I have learned how to become a leader.” – Katie Baral
“It has helped me to extend myself and make new friends. At GAC I have made life long friends.” – Maddy Benfield
“Gold Arrow camp has always been my happy place, during the rest of the year, I would always look forward to camp!” – Haley Gross
“It has encouraged me to try new things.” – Eva Shuster-Arechiga
“It has made me just enjoy life better because I know that wherever one goes, as long as you are yourself you can influence others to enjoy life. Camp taught me to just enjoy life as it is and not worry about things.” – Hosanna Kessler
“I feel that it has transformed me into a better person because I have learned the true meaning of friendship. It has pushed me to try new things and push my comfort levels.” – Alicia DeMartini
Quailman“GAC has helped shape the person that I am today. I take the core values of camp and bring them into my every day life. One thing that has really stuck with me after my time at camp has been the use of electronics in my life. When around others I do my best to never use my cell phone. The biggest way that I practice this as well as try to get my friends to take part in what I do is when I go out to meals with friends. I always make everyone stack their phones and we are not allowed to touch them until the bill has been paid. The other part of GAC that has influenced me the most is the simple idea of trying to always smile. It not only makes my day better but when giving a random person on the street a smile people tend to first seemed shocked and then return a genuine smile.” – Eric Bader
“Being at Gold Arrow gives me this sense of belonging that I’ve never felt anywhere else. I know that I can be myself and that my cabin mates will love me for who I am, and I’ve brought that to my life outside of camp. thank you for helping me become the person I am today.” – Hannah Leigh
“It has influenced me to try new things even if they seem difficult.” – Robert Leigh
“It has made me see the glass half full in everything I do.” – Scout Brown
“GAC has completely and totally made me the person that I am today. Being in an environment with the most positive people in the world helped me understand that it is ok to be silly, crazy, and absolutely ridiculous, and most importantly that it is okay being yourself. It also made me into a leader, having the best role models as my counselors to look up to.” – Reilly Barry
“Gold Arrow Camp has taught me to live in the moment and truly enjoy everything good in life. It influences me to truly be myself, and embrace who I am. Gold Arrow Camp is the time of year where I can truly have fun, and it has changed my life in an extremely good way.” – Megan McGlothlin
“Gold Arrow Camp ignited my love for the outdoors. If I hadn’t been a camper here, I would not be where I am today.” – Allison Muench
“It has influenced me to better a better version of myself and to be who I am on the inside.” – Henry Yeary
“Camp has made more outgoing and appreciative of all the opportunities that I have.” – Haley Davis
“It has influenced me by learning knew things and making new friends. I really enjoy how close you get with your cabin and counselors, it makes you have a whole new look on life, especially being away from social networking.” – Cassandra Cohen
“It has taught me to be a great friend.” – Garrett Reilly
“Gold Arrow has taught me friendship skills with people of all ages and how even a small amount of time with wonderful people can create amazing memories.” – Reid Bryan
“At GAC I have learned to be a better version of myself. I learned how to work with others through difficult situations, support someone else when they are having a hard time, encourage others to be the best that they can be, be more positive, and, most importantly, pack well.” – Elizabeth Zigrang
“Gold Arrow made me realize that there is so much more to life then just electronics. It is a lot more fun to socialize with the people who are around you.” – Maddy Knight
“It has made me make new friends and learn to work better together in groups.” – Erin McCarthy
“I’m more open to trying new things. I never would have had the opportunity to try many of the activities at camp if I didn’t go and now some of my favorite actitivities are rocks and ropes, sailing, and waterskiing.” – Elizabeth Kroger
“GAC has shaped my life in so many ways… the people and the immaculate environment are what have drawn me back year after year. GAC has taught me tolerance, patience and has provided me with an ability to be more accepting of everyone, young and old, no matter their walk of life.” – Cam Russell
“Overall GAC has made me become a better and more warm-hearted person. Normally I am very shy around people but at GAC I know I can act crazy because I feel less insecure since everyone else acts wildly and it has made me a more fun person to be around.” – Aaron Crasnick
“It has been like a dream I never want to wake up from.” – Paige Warmington
“It has taught me how to make new friends, and how to have a good time without electronics.” – Garrett Caddes
Sail“My experiences at GAC have made me into the person I am today. Camp taught me to be responsible and mature, yet at the same time taught me to be optimistic, positive, fun and confident. GAC and the community of people in it, have been so influential in raising me from childhood to adulthood.” – Stevie Goodrich
Kettle on Having Fun and Being Happy
POG-Cast Episode 4
On episode 4 of the POG-Cast, Soy is joined by 2016 Coach’s Award winner Kettle. She talks about why she’s so happy at camp, how campers can be happy, and shares some WOWs. Soy also has WOWs, Joke of the Cast, and Sandwich shares a haiku in PoCo. You can read more about Kettle in this article about her winning 2016 Coach’s Award.
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