Activity Counselors – Backpacking
Atlas 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Atlas 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Hometown:
Fresno, CA
School:
Colorado State University
Favorite food:Potatoes in any form
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Belle from beauty and the beast, I love to read and always choose too see the good in people.
What you're most looking forward to:Making new friends and making memories that will last a lifetime
Chapstick 🇺🇸
Backpacking Director
Chapstick 🇺🇸
Backpacking Director
Hometown:
Visalia, California
School:
Fresno State University
Favorite food:Pad Thai
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?If I was a fictional character I would be Legolas from Lord of the Rings because he is so cool and has insane parkour skills.
What you're most looking forward to:I am looking forward the most to spending every day this summer outdoors and getting to know new awesome people.
Dantès 🇮🇪
Backpacking Counselor
Dantès 🇮🇪
Backpacking Counselor
Hometown:
Broughshane, Northern Ireland
School:
Queen's University Belfast
Favorite food:Sushi!
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why? I would be Indiana Jones! He gets to teach history, go on adventures and see the world!
What you're most looking forward to:I am looking forward to getting to spend time in nature and meet new people!
Iron 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Iron 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Hometown:
Ontario, California
School:
California State University, San Bernardino
Favorite food:Burgers
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?If I were any fictional character I would have to pick Aang from the Avatar the last AirBender. Because no matter what hardships he went through in the whose he would always overcome them with his friends.
What you're most looking forward to:I’m looking forward to meeting new people and being able to inspire and motivate campers into new experiences and being able to challenge themselves while still enjoying everything GAC has to offer.
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.
Mickey 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Mickey 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Hometown:
MIami, Florida
School:
Wake Forest University
Favorite food:Chocolate!
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I'd be Phoebe from Friends! I relate to her quirky charm and silly personality.
What you're most looking forward to:I'm looking forward to the connections I'll make with the campers and other staff!
Ocean 🇦🇺
Backpacking Counselor
Ocean 🇦🇺
Backpacking Counselor
Hometown:
Melbourne, Australia
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
Rhino 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Rhino 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Hometown:
Newman, CA
School:
CSUMB
Favorite food:Chocolate!
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Gandalf because he just wanders around causing mischief and smiles.
What you're most looking forward to:I’m looking forward to stargazing under the sierra night skies.
Roadrunner 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Roadrunner 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Hometown:
Columbia, South Carolina
School:
Wofford College
Favorite food:Pasta
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Harry Potter. I think it would be so much fun to cast spells and explore the world of Hogwarts with friends.
What you're most looking forward to:Being able to hike in the Californian wilderness and also to meet new people!
Shoe 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Shoe 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Hometown:
Greenville, South Carolina
School:
Wofford College
Favorite food:Chicken Vindaloo
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Huckleberry Finn. He just wanders around town and nature without any expectations for himself or from anyone else. He meets a bunch of people and hangs out with them and really doesn’t seem STRESSED. He doesn’t have the burden of contributing to society or trying to accomplish a million things at once. He seems free and content.
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting new people, backpacking and playing games.
Spokes 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Spokes 🇺🇸
Backpacking Counselor
Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
Ultraviolet 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Ultraviolet 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Anchorage, AK
School:
University of Arizona
Favorite food:Toast
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Tigress from Kung Fu panda. She's cool!
What you're most looking forward to:Spending my summer outside and meeting everyone!