News

Parent Debrief

May 14, 2020

Following the announcement of our heartbreaking decision to cancel our 2020 GAC sessions, we have set up an online meeting for parents next week to debrief, offer support to one another, and find out how we can help you and your family moving forward. A link to join our parent community on Tuesday, May 19 at 12pm PT, was sent in our announcement email on May 13 and again in a resource email sent May 14.  If you need the details to access the parent debrief next week, please contact us at mail@goldarrowcamp.com or (800) 554-2267.

How to make a GAC Face Mask

May 1, 2020

Hey Campers, Here are two different ways to make a no-sew face mask. Use a GAC t-shirt or bandana to show your GAC spirit while you keep yourselves and others safe. Send us pictures of you in your GAC face mask,  and we'll share here and on social media! Use #gackindness as your hashtag. Have fun making masks! P.S. Remember, you can still smile and be friendly, even behind a mask! Practice kindness every day!

Instructions for No Sew T-shirt Face Mask

Time lapse video of Sunshine making a Happy Campers t-shirt face mask And Sunshine wearing the finished t-shirt mask:

The bandana version

Step by step instructions with illustrations: https://blog.japanesecreations.com/no-sew-face-mask-with-handkerchief-and-hair-tie Time lapse video of Sunshine making a GAC bandana mask And Sunshine wearing the finished bandana mask (Please send in your pics so we can add them!!) At assembly, Sunshine talked about why we wear face masks during this pandemic. Here's the graphic she talked about from Worry Proof M.D.:

Wash Your Hands the GAC Way!

April 22, 2020

In the current health enviornment, we are all acutely aware of how important it is to wash our hands. Here at GAC, we wanted to give you a fun way to make sure you're washing your hands for the right amount of time. That's why we put together this handy graphic! Now you can keep your hands clean and think about camp all at the same time! Download and print GAC Handwashing

Homeschooling Help!

March 30, 2020

For many of us, one of the biggest challenges in having our kids home full-time during this pandemic is finding ourselves in the role of homeschooling parent. Audrey "Sunshine" Monke, GAC's Chief Visionary Officer, has compiled some resources to help. To view the videos and access the resources, click on the links below.

Would you like some resources? 

Creative ideas for parents of younger kids (preschool-early elementary) from GAC Camp Director Alison Moeschberger

Homeschool strategies from an experienced homeschool parent (all ages, but many resources for kids through middle school)

 

On her website (Sunshine Parenting) and her podcast, Sunshine is sharing many resources to encourage and support parents during this pandemic. To access those resources, sign up to receive her weekly emails or subscribe to her podcast.