Leadership
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!
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!
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
Banzai ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Lieutenant Fun Officer
Banzai ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Lieutenant Fun Officer
Hometown:
Fountain Valley, CA
School:
University of Southern California
Favorite food:Sushi
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Lilo! She’s fearless, creative, and loves to have fun. (plus she has an alien as a pet!)
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting lots of cool people, spending summer outdoors, and helping campers face fears and discover new passions!
Books ⭐️🇺🇸
Program Director
Books ⭐️🇺🇸
Program Director
Hometown:
Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA
School:
Chapman University
Favorite food:Espresso drinks, especially cortados
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Andy Dwyer from Parks and Rec because he is such a positive and fun loving guy. Plus I also get to be his alter egos Johnny Karate and Burt Macklin, FBI!
What you're most looking forward to:Fresh air, starry nights, and Will-oooooooooooooooooo
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
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
Buffy ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Waterfront Director
Buffy ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Waterfront Director
Hometown:
Los Angeles, CA
School:
New York University
Favorite food:In-N-Out Burgers
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I'd be Buffy the vampire slayer! She's strong, loyal, and always has the perfect one-liner.
What you're most looking forward to: I'm most looking forward to spending time back on the lake with campers!
Butterfly 🇲🇽
Lead Kitchen Counselor
Butterfly 🇲🇽
Lead Kitchen Counselor
Hometown:
Tlaxcala, Mexico
School:
UVT
Favorite food:Chicken pot pie and waffles
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Judy Hoops from Zootopia, because she is fiercely optimistic, independent and follows her dreams. She cares deeply for the well-being of others.
What you're most looking forward to:Another awesome summer at GAC, my happiest place in the world 🌎
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.
Cruiser ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Assistant Shaver Director
Cruiser ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Assistant Shaver Director
Hometown:
Santa Rosa, CA
School:
The George Washington University
Favorite food:Street 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 Percy Jackson, because I love the water and I love camp!
What you're most looking forward to:Sleeping outside, teaching campers new skills, and creating memories to last a lifetime
Frames ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Deputy Fun Officer
Frames ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Deputy Fun Officer
Hometown:
Sausalito, CA
School:
University of Oregon
Favorite food:Salmon Sushi
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Eloise who lives at the Plaza because she’s always being so dramatic and loves to entertain!
What you're most looking forward to:Finding ways to add an extra dash of fun and sparkle to everything at camp!
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.
Gem ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Assistant Director
Gem ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Assistant Director
Hometown:
Clovis, CA
School:
Santa Clara University & Fresno State
Favorite food:Mac n' cheese
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Jo March
What you're most looking forward to:Good campfire convos!
Goldie 🇦🇺
Food Service Manager
Goldie 🇦🇺
Food Service Manager
Hometown:
Melbourne, Australia
School:
Rusden (a long time ago!)
Favorite food:Indian curries
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Wall-e, as this robot likes to clean, stack boxes, and never gives up.
What you're most looking forward to:The sights, sounds and smells of full camp !
Goose ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Sailing Director
Goose ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Sailing Director
Hometown:
Boise, ID
School:
Smith College
Favorite food:Mac and Cheese!
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Mr. Peabody from Mr. Peabody and Sherman, because he gets to travel through time and experience history, plus he has a cool bow tie!
What you're most looking forward to:I am so excited to be back at camp to see all of my old friends and to make a ton of new ones, while getting to be outdoors and on the lake!
Hilly 🏴
Waterfront Director
Hilly 🏴
Waterfront Director
Hometown:
Rushden, Northhamptonshire, UK
School:
Nottingham Trent
Favorite food:Fajitas
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Hiccup because you get to go on adventures on the back of a dragon and there's nothing better than having your own dragon.
What you're most looking forward to:Looking forward to spending time outdoors and getting to meet new people.
Indigo 🇺🇸
Lakeshore Office Manager
Indigo 🇺🇸
Lakeshore Office Manager
Hometown:
Fresno, CA
School:
Saint Louis University
Favorite food:Italian
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Ray Kinsella so I could watch baseball greats every day in my front yard.
What you're most looking forward to:Making new friends and great memories.
Jazz 🇨🇴
Rocks & Ropes Director
Jazz 🇨🇴
Rocks & Ropes Director
Hometown:
Pereira, Colombia
School:
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia
Favorite food:Fried Chicken
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Saitama from One Punch Man - He's the most powerful superhero of anime, and still humble. He worked so hard until he got his purpose. I think that this is what makes a character so interesting.
What you're most looking forward to:I love meeting new people and learning from them. I really like to make new friends and learn new skills. I want to make sure that me and my campers have the best experience with me at camp.
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!
Kinder 🏴
Program Director
Kinder 🏴
Program Director
Hometown:
Nottingham, UK
School:
University of Hull
Favorite food:Toad in the Hole
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Peter Pan because I never really want to become a grown up.
What you're most looking forward to:Meeting new people and seeing old friends. Also unplugging and breathing the fresh mountain air.
Luigi 🇩🇪
Horses Director
Luigi 🇩🇪
Horses Director
Hometown:
Mellrichstadt, Germany
School:
University of Passau
Favorite food:Grandmas crispy bread
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Hiccup - He's free, stands up for what he believes in, the world he lives in is amazing and who wouldn't love to have a best friend like toothless?
What you're most looking forward to:Finally being able to experience the camp life, enjoying trailrides in the mountains and ouf course experiencing a whole different culture so far away from home 🙂
Mec 🇺🇸
Assistant Director
Mec 🇺🇸
Assistant Director
Hometown:
Anaheim, CA
School:
Grinnell College
Favorite food:California Burrito
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I think I would be Linguini from Ratatouille because my cooking skills are horrible but I really like French food so I wouldn't mind learning a thing or two from a rat.
What you're most looking forward to:Hanging on Shaver Island, burning like a thousand calories at the dances, doing all the activities, and just being back with the people and the place I've come to consider my second home.
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!!
Sage ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Shaver Island Director
Sage ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Shaver Island Director
Hometown:
Long Beach, CA
School:
UC Santa Barbara
Favorite food:BREAD
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I would be Merida from Brave, she is fearless, powerful, adventure seeking, independent, and has the coolest long red hair!
What you're most looking forward to:I can't wait to sleep under the stars, meet new friends, see old friends, enjoy nightly campfires, and breathe the fresh air!
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!
Sneaks ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Sneaks ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Group Counselor
Hometown:
Hermosa Beach, CA
School:
Santa Barbara City College
Favorite food:My Mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?I'd be Sokka from Avatar the Last Airbender. He's really kind, adventurous and is great at looking out for other people, but also finds humor in any situation and just wants to make people happy and laugh!
What you're most looking forward to: I really can't wait to be back in the mountains with the best counselors and campers I could ever meet! Really looking forward to helping people conquer their fears and challenge themselves on high ropes and naturals.
Swift 🇲🇽
Arts & Crafts Director
Swift 🇲🇽
Arts & Crafts Director
Hometown:
Culiacan, Sinaloa, México
School:
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Favorite food:Lasagna
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Hermione Granger. She is super smart, brave and kind. I would love to be able to do magic like her. (Also, I'm super tiny so I'd finally use magic to reach things from top shelves.)
What you're most looking forward to:Sleep under the stars, eat a lot of smores and make friends and memories to remember forever!
Tiger 🇲🇽
Lead Kitchen Counselor
Tiger 🇲🇽
Lead Kitchen Counselor
Hometown:
Tlaxcala, Mexico
School:
UVT
Favorite food:Salmon
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Aquaman, because I love the sea and would like to discover every single corner of the ocean.
What you're most looking forward to:I'm looking for another great summer, with so much fun, enjoying one of my favorite places in the US!
Tigger 🇺🇸
Assistant Director
Tigger 🇺🇸
Assistant Director
Hometown:
Valencia, CA
School:
UC Riverside
Favorite food:Pizza and ice cream - not necessarily in that order
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Olaf from Frozen because he's super positive, full of joy, and he loves summer like me!
What you're most looking forward to:Hanging out with the best people in my favorite place in the world! Spending the summer in the awe-inspiring Sierras.
Vision ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Rocks & Ropes Director
Vision ⭐️ 🇺🇸
Rocks & Ropes Director
Hometown:
Long Beach, CA
School:
Long Beach City College
Favorite food:Candy
Were you a camper at GAC:
Yes
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Marlin from Finding Nemo- I'm loyal, caring, and a bit jumpy.
What you're most looking forward to:Campfires!
Ziggy 🏴
Group Counselor
Ziggy 🏴
Group Counselor
Hometown:
London, England
School:
Bristol University
Favorite food:Chocolate (Buenos have my heart)
Were you a camper at GAC:
No
If you could be any fictional character, what character would you be and why?Eliza Thornberry!! I’m full of energy and absolutely love an adventure
What you're most looking forward to:I’m looking forward to being outdoors in nature, meeting new people and just having a loada fun!