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Manhattan Beach 10k, Here We Come!

Manhattan Beach 10k, Here We Come!

It's that time of year! The GAC Runners are headed to Manhattan Beach on October 7th, 2023 for the 46th annual Manhattan Beach 10k! We love attending this race for so many reasons, but especially because we get to see so many wonderful GAC families. This event only offers a 10k race, so if that is not your cup of tea please come hang out with us at the Gold Arrow booth. We would love to catch up with all of you! There will also be a group photo taken at the GAC booth at 9:00 am. We can't wait to see you there! Details and registration information are available here.

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Alumni Gather to Celebrate GAC’s 90th Summer

Alumni Gather to Celebrate GAC’s 90th Summer

On August 19, 2023, 150 camper and staff alumni, spanning every decade from the 1940s through the 2000s, joined many current GAC staff, to celebrate Gold Arrow Camp's 90th summer. Photos from the event can be seen here. Watch the 90th Reunion Slide Show. Alumni arrived in the afternoon for tours of camp, reconnecting with camp friends and meeting new ones, and boat rides on Huntington Lake. . Attendees with memories from GAC's earliest years were Manny Vezie's children, Tim Vezie and Diana "Bunny" Vezie Bunney, as well as Manny and Estaline Vezie's grandchildren, Lisa "Bun Bun" Swann, Keith Bunney, Laura Bunney, and Kyle Vezie. Also in attendance was Oliver Hoxie (Kyle's son), Manny's great-grandson. Other multigenerational families in attendance included: Marcia Piper (camper 1968-1970) and her son Michael (camper early 1990s) Susan and Harry Macy (staff 1967-1971), their daughter Chelsea "Chelster" Rowe (camper 1980, staff member 1990-present), and granddaughter Macy "Catavee" Rowe (camper & current staff member). Doug Balatti (staff member 1968, 1969, 1971) accompanied by his daughter, son-in-law and future camper grandchildren. The Daubert Family including Camp Doctor Patrick "Ryder" (2011-2023), Camp Doctor Janeline"Red" (2012-2016), Paloma (camper 2011-2021), and Avery "Sprocket" (camper 2011-2021, staff member 2023). The Tucknott/Norton Family - Dad Rod Tucknott was a camper and staff member, and the Tucknott kids include Asher (camper) and Sydney "Crush" (camper & 2023 staff member). Stay in touch with your GAC Family and make sure you stay ... Read more

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“Sis” Receives 2023 Coach’s Award

“Sis” Receives 2023 Coach’s Award

In 2009, Gold Arrow Camp lost a dear friend. Ken “Coach” Baker (March 10, 1951 – April 5, 2009) worked at GAC as Camp Assistant Director and Director from 1981-1992 and had a huge, positive impact on many of us who are still here at camp today. Ken was instrumental in helping Sunshine purchase Gold Arrow from Jeanie Vezie in 1989, and mentored Sunshine, Monkey, Woody, Chelster, Tigger, Junior, Trapper, and many other GAC staff during their early years working at camp. [caption id="attachment_1912" align="alignleft" width="364"] Ken “Coach” Baker, Jeanie Vezie and Sunshine in 1989[/caption] Ken had an amazing way of making even mundane tasks like picking up trash and painting buildings feel monumentally important. He had a way of clapping his hands together and giving a pep talk that got everyone fired up to do their jobs well. Ken had a near-constant smile on his face and took every challenge that came his way in stride. We all knew we could go to him with any problem and he would help us figure out how to fix it. To honor Ken, in 2009 we established “Coach’s Award.” This award has been given each year since to a leader at camp, nominated by his/her peers, who motivates others through positive leadership and encouraging words and exemplifies Ken “Coach” Baker’s dedication to GAC’s vision. To select each year’s recipient, we ask the entire staff to complete a nomination form, where they put the name of one person whom ... Read more

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Welcome Mini Camp 2 Campers!

Welcome Mini Camp 2 Campers!

Counselors are excited and ready to create MAXI fun and friendship during Mini Camp 2! Some fun statistics about this week's campers include: 50 first-time campers at GAC! 5 3-year campers

We are so excited for this week that will be spent having tons of fun, making new friends, singing songs, playing games, enjoying campfires and so much more! Make sure to keep up with everything going on at camp through our News section. You can see what we're eating this week during Mini Camp 2.

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