Gold Arrow Camp Podcast

In this episode of the Podcast, Anne “Jonesy” Collonge reflects on the impact of her experiences as a camper in the 1980s, a staff member in the 1990s/2000s, and as a current camp parent and staff member. Share Post Pinterest Share Email The post Episode 106: Jonesy Reflects on Being a Camper, Counselor, and Camp Parent appeared first on Gold Arrow Camp - California Summer Camp and Traditional Sleepaway Camps for Children.

Fifth year staff member, “Matcha,” shares about her initial hesitancy to come work at camp and how much she’s experienced and grown over her four summers. This year, Matcha will be one of the leaders in the kitchen. Along with her team, she’ll be making sure all of us have delicious food and lots of healthy options at every meal. Share Post Pinterest Share Email The post Episode 105: Matcha on Growing at GAC appeared first on Gold Arrow Camp - California Summer Camp and Traditional Sleepaway Ca

This episode features Sunshine’s chat with Smokey, who will be a Head Counselor this summer at GAC. Smokey shares about her childhood summer camp experiences and how she creates memorable moments for campers at GAC. Resources/Related Episode 89: WOWs with Bravo Episode 103: Crank Up the Thanks (and Happiness!) Share Post Pinterest Share Email The post Episode 104: Memorable Camp Moments with Smokey appeared first on Gold Arrow Camp - California Summer Camp and Traditional Sleepaway Camps for

Welcome to the 2026 Season of the Gold Arrow Camp Podcast! In this episode, Sunshine talks about the GAC Philosophy (Vision, Mission, & Goals) and how we focus on building specific character traits and skills that lead to well-being. This summer, our theme is Crank up the Thanks. Our focus is building our gratitude, a character trait consistently linked to happiness and well-being. Resources/Related Episode 89: WOWs with Bravo Episode 79: Creating a Happier World – The GAC Philosophy 202

Thank you for being part of the Gold Arrow Camp community this year! In this week’s episode, Sunshine wraps up the 2025 GAC Podcast season and gives an overview of what we covered in this season’s interviews. 2025 Podcast Directory Episode 75: Creating a Happier World with Airborne Episode 76: Creating a Happier World with Chelster Episode 77: Creating a Happier World with Bagel Episode 78: Creating a Happier World with Speed Episode 79: Creating a Happier World: The GAC Philosophy Episode 80:

In this episode of the podcast, Brian “Sneaks” Adler talks about growing up at GAC as a camper and counselor. Sneaks talks about how his time at camp helped him figure out who he was, gain his confidence, learn how to be emotionally vulnerable and authentic, develop his leadership skill, and figure out how to thrive as a human. His summers at camp helped Sneaks figure out what he liked and what gave him purpose and fulfillment. Now he loves helping his campers and Junior Counselors grow in the s