One of the most common things we hear at Gold Arrow Camp from campers and staff is how much GAC has impacted their lives and shaped who they are today. GAC is a magical place where campers and staff experience the benefits of pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone and connecting face-to-face.
There are many ways that GAC impacts our lives and we want to hear YOUR story! Tell us your story and we will share those stories on our website and social media!
Please submit your stories here and email any photos or questions to mail@goldarrowcamp.com. We hope to hear from you soon!
This is Rachel's GAC Story (Camper 2012-2019):
I was 9 years old my first year and every single day I cried from homesickness. Then every single year after that I returned for even longer sessions and just fell in love and grew less and less homesick. Gold Arrow Camp has truly become my home away from home. It is the only place where I can be truly happy and be my very own self. If I could spend my time in one place, it’d be GAC. Without camp I would not have the confidence, the social skills, the friends, and overall the happiness I have today.
What do your kids need this school year? How can GAC help?
We have always been committed to providing our families with much more than just a few weeks of fun and friendship during the summer. Our mission has always been much bigger. Our vision is that the experiences and relationships that our campers and staff have at GAC will prepare them for life’s challenges and equip them to positively influence the world.While we did not operate our in-person camp this summer, we have not slowed down in researching, planning, and developing programs for the year-round well-being of our campers and staff, specifically in the areas of social and emotional well-being and character growth. The growth you witness in your kids after their time at camp is due to the research-backed practices we’ve trained our counselors to utilize in their leadership and guidance.This summer, we had over 100 campers and 20 counselors participate in GALA, our online leadership and character-building program. The feedback from participants has been extremely positive, and we have been reminded that while what we offer in-person at GAC is not deliverable online, some aspects of what we offer are not tied to our summer sessions in Lakeshore: • Friendship Skills Practice
• Community/Belonging/Friendships • Character GrowthTo support teachers in building positive class communities and fostering connections, we offer ... Read more
Our GATA (Gold Arrow Teacher Academy) program has been such a fun journey and we have enjoyed connecting and collaborating with everyone. There is still time to register for GATA to access valuable resources, community discussions, past webinar recordings, and our upcoming live webinars. Join us on October 14 at 5pm PT/8pm ET as we share ideas and strategies to coach students to better collaboration and communication.
To learn more about GATA and to register for an individual or school membership, please visit https://goldarrowcamp.com/teacher-academy/.
As a GATA member, you will have access to a free monthly webinar, engage in bi-weekly teacher chats, and receive no-prep or low-prep connection activities delivered to your email inbox weekly from the experts at fun, friendship, and growth.
To view our first webinar, click here. To access our first PDF which provides you with a list of activities to foster online classroom connections, click here.
The entire Gold Arrow Camp team is looking forward to connecting with new and returning camp families throughout the fall, winter, and spring as we gear up for an awesome summer of fun, friendship, and growth! We could all use a little camp magic next summer, right?
Soon, registration will open for Summer 2021 and you may have questions about summer dates and programs, session availability, finalizing your camper's enrollment if you rolled over your tuition from 2020, how we're preparing for a healthy summer, and other important information. Most of the answers can be found by visiting the 2021 Enrollment FAQ page. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us at mail@goldarrowcamp.com or by phone at 800-554-2267 x. 0.
In order to best serve our camp community and new families who are excited to join the GAC family, we will be reaching out to everyone via email to notify you of the date and time that registration will open. Registration will open first to siblings of campers who rolled their tuition from 2020 to 2021. Next, we will open enrollment to families who were on our Summer 2020 waiting list. Shortly after, enrollment will open for all families!
All of us at GAC are really excited for Summer 2021 and getting back to fun on the lake, gathering around a campfire, and sleeping under the ... Read more
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I was 9 years old my first year and every single day I cried from homesickness. Then every single year after that I returned for even longer sessions and just fell in love and grew less and less homesick. Gold Arrow Camp has truly become my home away from home. It is the only place where I can be truly happy and be my very own self. If I could spend my time in one place, it’d be GAC. Without camp I would not have the confidence, the social skills, the friends, and overall the happiness I have today.
