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This summer a small work crew took the opportunity to replace the floor and foundation in Cabin 7. The cabin, which is one of the oldest buildings in camp was due for significant repairs, which involved lifting the building up so that a new modern foundation could be poured. To start the process, the floor needed to be removed from Cabin 7. In the course of this work our long-time construction guru Stan "Doc" Engle realized that the floorboards didn't look like they had ever been replaced since the cabin was built. In fact, on closer inspection, he realized that they had probably been milled at GAC by Manny Vezie and his crew when they originally built the cabins that are now known as the Quad. We couldn't just throw history like that away, so the boards were removed as carefully as possible and set aside. Buzz was commissioned to design a GAC specific piece of art that features the famous John Muir quote; "The mountains are calling and I must go." Now we're thrilled to share the final project, which is carved and painted on a piece of Cabin 7 floorboard by Soy. You can find this sign, as well as other great GAC-themed gifts at our online store: https://gold-arrow-camp.square.site/  

This week's 5-year camper spotlight is on Aiden D! Aiden is a wonderful camper and a great cabinmate. This summer, Aiden's GALA's counselors said of him, "Aiden is not afraid to speak his mind when a discussion topic resonates with him. He brings great perspectives to the table." We are so lucky to have a camper like Aiden as part of our community. Check out this video of Aiden receiving his surprise 5-Year Blanket!  

This week's 5-year camper spotlight is on Evan G.! Evan is an incredibly honest camper and a great addition to whichever group he is a part of. This summer, Evan's counselors said of him, "Evan is a great communicator. He loves to get to know everyone around him." We are so lucky to have a camper like Evan as part of our community. Check out this video of Evan receiving his surprise 5-Year Blanket!

As you may have read, GAC was on the road this summer to surprise our 5-year campers who participated in the GALA Program with their 5-year blanket. We're excited to spotlight each of the amazing campers we visited. This week's 5-year camper spotlight is on Millie K.! Millie is a sweet camper with an extremely kind heart. This summer, Millie's counselors said of her, "Millie is a great active listener. She is super respectful and she's always able to build off of what other people say." We are so lucky to have a camper like Millie as part of our community. Check out this video of Millie receiving her surprise 5-Year Blanket!