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Echo ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Group Counselor
Echo ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Group Counselor

Hometown:

Venice, CA

School

UC Berkeley

Favorite FoodChips and guacamole!!
Were you a camper at GAC?

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and whyI would be Anna from Frozen because I’m goofy, loyal, optimistic, and determined to protect those that I love!
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting all the people and sleeping under the stars.

Razz ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Waterfront Counselor
Razz ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Waterfront Counselor

Hometown:

Mountain View, CA

School

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Favorite FoodRazzmatazz Smoothies from Jamba Juice
Were you a camper at GAC?

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and whyI would be King Julien from Madagascar because I love to move it move it.
What you're most looking forward to:I cannot wait to eat CALZONES... and spend hours out on the lake every day!

OLC

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Cherry 🇲🇽

Wrangler
Cherry 🇲🇽

Wrangler

Hometown:

Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico

School:

Tec de Monterrey

Favorite food:Sushi
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Na Hee Do from 2521. She’s an Olympic golden medal winner!
What you're most looking forward to:Teach people about one of my passions (Riding)

Dino ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Rocks & Ropes Counselor
Dino ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Rocks & Ropes Counselor

Hometown:

Laguna Beach, CA

School:

Vanderbilt University

Favorite food:Anything chocolate + peanut butter!
Were you a camper at GAC:

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Rex from Toy Story. He is gentle and shy but loves to spend quality time with his friends...plus he is a dinosaur, of course!
What you're most looking forward to:Being back in the mountains, meeting new friends, bonding at nightly campfires, and sleeping under the stars!

Buckeye 🇺🇸

Waterfront Counselor
Buckeye 🇺🇸

Waterfront Counselor

Hometown:

North Canton, Ohio

School:

Ohio University

Favorite food:Twice baked potatoes
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Tow Mator
What you're most looking forward to:Being in the sun all summer

Frost ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Rocks & Ropes Counselor
Frost ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Rocks & Ropes Counselor

Hometown:

Mission Viejo, CA

School:

William and Mary

Favorite food:Sandwiches
Were you a camper at GAC:

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter because she is not afraid to be herself, curious, kind, and always down for a good adventure.
What you're most looking forward to:I am most looking forward to making friends, new and old, in the mountains and the Sierra starry skies.

Coop 🇺🇸

Group Counselor
Coop 🇺🇸

Group Counselor

Hometown:

Nogales, AZ

School:

University of Arizona

Favorite food:Pizza
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Joy from Inside Out because she is always optimistic and energetic!
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting new people!

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Ace 🇺🇸

Waterfront Counselor
Ace 🇺🇸

Waterfront Counselor

Hometown

Nogales, AZ

School:

The University of Arizona

Favorite food:Pasta
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?:Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter Series - This is because she represents a strong character, but is still feminine, and not afraid to show it. Also, because she is a fierce and a loyal friend that everyone would like to have in their life and she inspires me to be like her.
What you're most looking forward to: am looking forward to the development, friendships, and memories that I plan to make at camp this summer!

Mayo 🇺🇸

Backpacking Counselor
Mayo 🇺🇸

Backpacking Counselor

Hometown

Fullerton, CA

School:

Johns Hopkins University

Favorite food:Blood oranges
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?:Buttercup from The Princess Bride because it is my favorite book.
What you're most looking forward to:I am looking forward to exploring the sierras and enjoying the California sun.

Cypress 🇺🇸

Group Counselor
Cypress 🇺🇸

Group Counselor

Hometown

Shreveport, LA

School:

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Favorite food:Italian
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?:Ms. Honey from Matilda, such a loving teacher
What you're most looking forward to:Cabin camaraderie

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Echo ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Group Counselor
Echo ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Group Counselor

Hometown:

Venice, CA

School

UC Berkeley

Favorite FoodChips and guacamole!!
Were you a camper at GAC?

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and whyI would be Anna from Frozen because I’m goofy, loyal, optimistic, and determined to protect those that I love!
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting all the people and sleeping under the stars.

Razz ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Waterfront Counselor
Razz ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Waterfront Counselor

Hometown:

Mountain View, CA

School

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Favorite FoodRazzmatazz Smoothies from Jamba Juice
Were you a camper at GAC?

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and whyI would be King Julien from Madagascar because I love to move it move it.
What you're most looking forward to:I cannot wait to eat CALZONES... and spend hours out on the lake every day!

GALA-Y

GALA-MS

GALA-HS

Alison “Bean” Moeschberger ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Camp Director
Alison “Bean” Moeschberger ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Camp Director

Alison is a graduate of Purdue University and was an elementary teacher for five years before she joined Gold Arrow’s year-round staff. Alison has been part of Gold Arrow Camp for the past 29 years as a camper, CIT, and staff member.  She is also a certified Lifeguard Instructor as well as a Wilderness First Aid Instructor. Alison is married to Andy, who campers call "Soy." They spend their summers at camp with their two daughters, Ellie and Greta.

Hometown:

Clovis, CA

School:

Purdue

Were you a camper at GAC:

Yes

Amy “Glitter” Bolton 🇺🇸

Office Manager/Registrar
Amy “Glitter” Bolton 🇺🇸

Office Manager/Registrar

Hometown:

Clovis, CA

Favorite food:Chips & Guacamole
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Winnie the Pooh, so I could live in the Hundred Acre Woods and eat honey all day!
What you're most looking forward to:Seeing all the happy campers!

Audrey “Sunshine” Monke ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Chief Visionary Officer
Audrey “Sunshine” Monke ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Chief Visionary Officer

Audrey is a graduate of Stanford University and recently earned a master’s degree in psychology from Fresno State. Her first book, Happy Campers is available now, where ever you buy books!

She is also a Certified Camp Director through the American Camp Association. Audrey has been at Gold Arrow Camp since 1986.  Audrey, who campers and staff call “Sunshine,” and her husband, Steve, who campers and staff call “Monkey,” spend their summers at Gold Arrow Camp with their five children.

Hometown:

Clovis, CA

School:

Stanford University

Favorite food:Avocado (Coffee - if that was a food)
Were you a camper at GAC:

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Harriet the Spy - Loved that book as a kid!
What you're most looking forward to:Happy kids, campfires, being with my GAC fam.

Brittany “Delta” Grissett 🇺🇸

Assistant Director
Brittany “Delta” Grissett 🇺🇸

Assistant Director

Hometown:

Meridian, MS

School:

Ole Miss

Favorite food:chips & guac
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Shenzi Marie Predatora Veldetta Jacquelina Hyena – because I am a leader, strong, and have a loud, cackling laugh!
What you're most looking forward to:Another summer in the beautiful sierras with the most wonderful people AND shoving my face with s’mores

Chelsea “Chelster” Rowe ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Director of Camper and Parent Services
Chelsea “Chelster” Rowe ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Director of Camper and Parent Services

Chelsea holds a bachelor’s degree from U.C. Davis. Being involved with camp for more than twenty years, Chelsea has a long history associated with Gold Arrow. Not only was Chelsea a former GAC camper, but her parents were former GAC staff members who met at Gold Arrow. Now, Chelsea and her children, Macy and Elliot, spend their summers at GAC. Together with her husband, Steve (aka “Seismo”), she spends the rest of the year in southern California. Chelsea, who is called “Chelster” at camp, is committed to the welfare of campers, helping to create summer memories that will last a lifetime.

Hometown:

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

School:

UC Davis

Favorite food:Mexican food.
Were you a camper at GAC:

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Wonder Woman because she's strong and fierce!
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting and getting to know all of the new campers and staff.

Steve “Monkey” Monke 🇺🇸

Chief Executive Officer
Steve “Monkey” Monke 🇺🇸

Chief Executive Officer

Steve holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from U.C.L.A. and has been at Camp since 1989. Steve, along with his wife Audrey, is responsible for the business operations at camp and is committed to the development of children and to maintaining the traditions that have made Gold Arrow one of the finest traditional camps in the United States since 1933.  Audrey, who campers and staff call “Sunshine,” and Steve, who campers and staff call “Monkey,” spend their summers at Gold Arrow Camp with their five children.

Hometown:

Clovis, CA

School:

UCLA

Favorite food:Jicama - nature's savory apple!
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?The Flash - the fastest fictional character ever.
What you're most looking forward to:Camp smells - campfires, pine trees, bacon, etc.

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Ribs ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Group Counselor
Ribs ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Group Counselor

Hometown:

Newport Beach, CA

School:

Cal Poly SLO

Favorite food:Rice Krispies w/ Reeses in them
Were you a camper at GAC:

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Spiderman, but when he's delivering pizzas and not fighting crime. He probably gets really good tips from being fast
What you're most looking forward to:Creating a safe environment for the campers to have fun and grow

Vegas 🇮🇳

Waterfront Counselor
Vegas 🇮🇳

Waterfront Counselor

Hometown:

Newcastle, England & Lucknow, India

School:

Newcastle University

Favorite food:Korean BBQ
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Aquaman. He's an underdog character, fierce, strong will power and a family man. Also, Jason Momoa is really cool.
What you're most looking forward to:Lake, Stargazing, Meeting new people and Free food.

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Light 🇺🇸

Group Counselor
Light 🇺🇸

Group Counselor

Hometown:

Albany, CA

School:

UC Riverside

Favorite food:Popcorn
Were you a camper at GAC:

No

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why? Flash because that is my favorite superhero, and I feel like it would be fun to have super speed.
What you're most looking forward to:I am looking forward to being in nature and meeting new people.

Sodie ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Sailor
Sodie ⭐️ 🇺🇸

Sailor

Hometown:

Los Angeles, CA

School:

The University of Arizona

Favorite food:Sandwiches
Were you a camper at GAC:

Yes

If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Marty McFly so I could travel back and forth in time.
What you're most looking forward to:Being outside in nature