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Schoolhouse Rocks 5K on May 18

Schoolhouse Rocks 5K on May 18

Join GAC Runners at the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K (Menlo Park) on Sunday, May 18

Join the GAC Runners for the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K in Menlo Park! We're thrilled to be back to help support the Menlo Park - Atherton Education Foundation at this great event. We'll be at the expo before and after the race, so please come and see us. The race starts at 9:00 AM, and we'll be taking a group picture with all of our GAC friends and families at our booth at 10:15 AM. Information and registration available here.  

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Episode 83: Creating a Happier World with Woody

Episode 83: Creating a Happier World with Woody

Chuck "Woody" Radke's GAC story began in 1990 and continues to 2025. His wife "Tahoe" (Assistant Director) and son Will (Junior Counselor) will join him at Gold Arrow Camp this summer. Woody interviewed many alumni and authored the amazing Sierra Summers book about the history of Gold Arrow Camp. He has many insights about the impact of GAC on every generation of campers and staff.  

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Episode 82: Creating a Happier World with Glitter

Episode 82: Creating a Happier World with Glitter

In this episode, Audrey "Sunshine" Monke chats with Amy "Glitter" Bolton about her long career as a year-round GAC staff member serving as our Office Manager and Registrar. Glitter's is the friendly voice most parents hear when they call the GAC office. Glitter's GAC story started in 2001, when she joined our staff as an Office Assistant. Her six-year-old son Turner joined his mom at camp for the first time last summer.

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Episode 81: Creating a Happier World with Evergreen

Episode 81: Creating a Happier World with Evergreen

In this episode, Audrey "Sunshine" Monke chats with Becky "Evergreen" Johnson about the impact Evergreen's time as a staff member and parent have impacted her life and her career. Evergreen's GAC story started in 1995 (30 years ago!), when she joined our staff as a Group Counselor. This summer (2025), Evergreen will be serving as a Staff Coach during staff training week (we call it "Tweek") and Session 1. [caption id="attachment_17379" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Evergreen celebrating her birthday at GAC with her kids, Colette and Adam.[/caption]

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