Group Counselors
Alpine ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Alpine ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Hometown:
Manhattan Beach, CA
School:
Indiana University
Favorite food:Sushi!
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Funshine, the yellow Care Bear, because he always is willing to put sunshine, brightness, and happiness into people's lives!
What you're most looking forward to:Creating new friendships, sleeping under the stars, enjoying all the fun activities, and having the best summer ever!
Anmut 🇲🇽
Special Events Coordinator
Anmut 🇲🇽
Special Events Coordinator
Hometown:
Huitzilac, Mexico
School:
Minerva University
Favorite food:Crêpes
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Scooby-Doo. He was always my favourite show. I find him very interesting, courageous and special.
What you're most looking forward to:To learn a lot from others.
Astro 🏴
Head Counselor
Astro 🏴
Head Counselor
Hometown:
Manchester, England
School:
University of Leeds
Favorite food:Mediterranean Sea food
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Doctor Who, imagine all the amazing things you could say you've seen!! Who wouldn't want to see the future?
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting loads of amazing new people, and being out in the sun again!
Azul 🇨🇴
Support Counselor
Azul 🇨🇴
Support Counselor
Hometown:
Pereira, Colombia
School:
Universidad tecnologica de Pereira
Favorite food:Beans
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?If I were a fictional character I would like to be superman, he means justice.
What you're most looking forward to: what I am looking forward to the most for summer 2024 is getting to know a lot of people from all over the world, I am looking forward to improving my skills and getting surrounded by nature.
Bagel ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Bagel ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Hometown:
Pacific Palisades, CA
School:
Pitzer College
Favorite food:All breakfast foods.
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Phineas from Phineas and Ferb because he's positive, adventurous, friendly, and makes the most of his summer
What you're most looking forward to:Being outside all the time with the best people
Barrow 🏴
Group Counselor
Barrow 🏴
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Nottingham, England
School:
West Bridgeford Comprehensive
Favorite food:Tonkotsu Ramen
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Lassie, because of my boundless energy!
What you're most looking forward to:The beautiful outdoors
Blu 🇺🇸
Support Counselor
Blu 🇺🇸
Support Counselor
Hometown:
Albany, California
School:
UC Davis
Favorite food:Spaghetti Carbonara.
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?The bird from the movie Rio, Blu. He's pretty energetic, and he never failed to make me smile when I was younger.
What you're most looking forward to:Being able to be outside in the beautiful mountains with all the campers, and having an amazing summer.
Boulder ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Boulder ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Albany, CA
School:
Cal State Fullerton
Favorite food:Lumpia
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Bilbo Baggins because I am always up for an adventure but like Bilbo I needed a little push to get started.
What you're most looking forward to:I am looking forward to spending a whole summer outdoors.
Bravo ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Bravo ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Hometown:
San Diego, CA
School:
The University of Michigan
Favorite food:Sweet Potato Fries w Chipotle Aioli
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Wall-E, because he loves to help clean the earth, is curious, and loves Hello, Dolly!
What you're most looking forward to:Being in the Sun in the Sierras
Caster 🇲🇽
Group Counselor
Caster 🇲🇽
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Mexico City
School:
Colegio Miraflores
Favorite food:Tacos
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Superman, he is super charismatic and so easy-going. I always look up to Superman.
What you're most looking forward to: Being there and meeting amazing people.
Champo 🏴
Group Counselor
Champo 🏴
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Tadcaster, England
School:
Leeds Beckett University
Favorite food:Lasagne
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Scooby Doo- Being a talking dog would be cool
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting everybody and being off my phone enjoying life at camp
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!
Coral 🏴
Group Counselor
Coral 🏴
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Norwich, England
School:
Newcastle University
Favorite food:Cream Cheese & Cucumber Bagel
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Rapunzel from Disney's Tangled because she is adventurous, joyful, and always singing!
What you're most looking forward to:Being in the mountains and meeting lots of amazing people!
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
Echo ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Echo ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Venice, CA
School:
UC Berkeley
Favorite food:Chips and guacamole!!
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I 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.
Flea 🇦🇺
Group Counselor
Flea 🇦🇺
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Melbourne, Australia
School:
Melbourne University
Favorite food:Mango sticky rice or pulled pork or sweet and sour pork
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Finn the Human, what an icon honestly, he lives everyday by his own book and goes out on adventures filled with whimsical creatures, nature and magic.
What you're most looking forward to:Leading and participating in activities, also being able to form close connections with people and also (I’ve got a few) being surrounded by nature and saying bye bye to technology.
Flips ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Flips ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Newport Beach, California
School:
Orange Coast College
Favorite food:Pasta
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Vanellope von Schweetz from Wreck It Ralph!
Vanellope is super joyful and enthusiastic. I like to think that I’m the same way.
What you're most looking forward to:I’m looking forward to seeing the kids make their happiest memories and life long friends at GAC
Gatsby 🇲🇽
Head Counselor
Gatsby 🇲🇽
Head Counselor
Hometown:
Puebla, Mexico
School:
UPAEP
Favorite food:Tacos dorados
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Gatsby! He knows how to make parties!
What you're most looking forward to:Have a new life experience that can help me to develop as a better person.
Griff 🏴
Group Counselor
Griff 🏴
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Henley, Oxfordshire
School:
University of Glasgow
Favorite food:Macaroni Cheese
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Ron Weasley because he's ginger and a Griff (yndor)
What you're most looking forward to:New people, new places and new experiences!
Jam ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Jam ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Pasadena, CA
School:
Stanford University
Favorite food:Milanesa
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Momo, from Avatar the Last Airbender, so I could fly and have my own language.
What you're most looking forward to:Spending the summer in the Sierras!
Kano ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Kano ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Hometown:
Fresno, CA
School:
Southern Methodist University
Favorite food:Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Winnie the Pooh because he has a very positive outlook on life!
What you're most looking forward to:Spending the summer up in the mountains and making new friends!
Katsu ⭐️ 🇨🇳
Group Counselor
Katsu ⭐️ 🇨🇳
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Chengdu, China
School:
ArtCenter College of Design
Favorite food:Thai Food
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
What you're most looking forward to:Connecting with kids and nature.
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.
Nero 🇺🇸
Wrangler
Nero 🇺🇸
Wrangler
Year at GAC:
1st
Hometown:
Saratoga, CA
School:
Graduated from Saratoga High School
Favorite food:Otter pops!
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Bing Bong, so I could always take people to the moon!
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting and learning from so many different people.
Orion 🏴
Group Counselor
Orion 🏴
Group Counselor
Hometown:
London, England
School:
Sussex University
Favorite food: Oreos!
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 - she is always happy !
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting everybody!
Peaches 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Peaches 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Hometown:
Ladera Ranch, CA
School:
University of California, Santa Barbara
Favorite food:Burritos!!!
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Anna from Frozen because I’m optimistic and love adventure!!
What you're most looking forward to:I’m most looking forward to making new friends!!
Ralphie ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Ralphie ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Orange County, California
School:
University of Colorado Boulder
Favorite food:Spicy Tuna Rolls and Kraft Mac N Cheese
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Ana from Frozen because she is brave and loves her sister.
What you're most looking forward to:Giving children the same amazing experience I had when I was a camper!
Ribs ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Support Counselor
Ribs ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Support 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
Rio ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Rio ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
San Francisco, CA
School:
San Diego State University
Favorite food:Bananas with peanut butter
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Dory! We both love optimism, curiosity, and the water!
What you're most looking forward to:Enjoying the beautiful Sierras with new and old friends!
Sassanova 🇮🇳
Support Counselor
Sassanova 🇮🇳
Support Counselor
Hometown:
India
School:
Varna University of Management (Sofia)
Favorite food: Cottage cheese curry, pizza , pasta etc
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Superman , Firstly because he is my favourite and his superpowers symbolize the potential for greatness within us all.
What you're most looking forward to:To explore and experience new things as much as possible
Scrunchie ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Scrunchie ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Pasadena, CA
School:
University of Oregon
Favorite food:Sushi
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Hei Hei from Moana, because I'm just along for the ride!
What you're most looking forward to:A fun summer of sunny Sierra days!
Sis ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Sis ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Head Counselor
Hometown:
Orange County, CA
School:
Washington State University
Favorite food:In-N-Out Burger
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Ariel from The Little Mermaid because when she wants something she is determined to get it!
What you're most looking forward to:I am looking forward to making new friends and having campfires!
Smokey 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Smokey 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
School:
Appalachian State University
Favorite food:S’mores or chili beans
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be a background character in Percy Jackson so I could spend all of my time at an awesome summer camp with awesome godly powers without being sent off on quests/battles!
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting new people and spreading my love for camp to the west coast
Tai 🇳🇿
Group Counselor
Tai 🇳🇿
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Rotorua, New Zealand
School:
RLHS
Favorite food:Butter chicken pie
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?The minion Bob- He gets to go on cool adventures with his best mates.
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting new people and having heaps of fun!
Tee 🇳🇬
Group Counselor
Tee 🇳🇬
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Jos, Nigeria
School:
Grambling State University
Favorite food:Pounded yam and egusi
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Jack Sparrow. He is very creative and tricky in a good way.
What you're most looking forward to:Having fun and making friends
Waffles ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Waffles ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Newport Beach, CA
School:
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Favorite food:Spag Bowl
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Belle from Beauty and the Beast, because I also love to read, and try to have an optimistic outlook on life!
What you're most looking forward to:creating new friendships, and returning to camp!
Wake ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Wake ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Wilton, CA
School:
Shawnee State University
Favorite food:Tacos
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Olaf because he is always so happy, he loves to help others, and he likes warm hugs.
What you're most looking forward to:I am most looking forward to being back at my favorite place in the Sierra mountains with my favorite people, and to watch the sunsets on the lake!!
Waldo ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Waldo ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
School:
Rhodes College
Favorite food:Sushi
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would want to be Mary Poppins because she can talk to animals and has everything she could ever need in her bag.
What you're most looking forward to:I am looking forward to spending the summer in nature and being disconnected from technology. I am also very excited to meet the campers and get to know new people.
Water 🇨🇴
Group Counselor
Water 🇨🇴
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Pereira, Colombia
School:
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
Favorite food:Chicken
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why? I think that I would be Tiana from the princess and the frog because I identify myself with her attitude, dreams, and capacity to always work hard without taking into account the circumstances.
What you're most looking forward to:Now, in this moment, to be part of this incredible experience.
Yali ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Yali ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
San Francisco, California
School:
University of California, Berkeley
Favorite food:Tomatoes
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Woody from Toy Story because I am passionate, determined, and would do anything for the people I love to keep us all together!
What you're most looking forward to:I am most looking forward to singing all the camp songs while walking to every meal, activity, and back to the cabin!