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 Philosophy
Philosophy
What is Gold Arrow Camp?
Gold Arrow Camp is a traditional overnight children’s summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 who need and deserve a break from the pressure to grow up too fast and excel in everything... |
2008 Session Schedule
2008 Session Availability
as of 3/26/2008 at 5:00pm
All
Two-Week, Three-Week, and Four-Week Sessions for the summer of 2008 are
FULL. Waiting lists vary in length by session, gender and grade.
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Activities
There are over 20 exciting activities in which to participate at Gold Arrow Camp. All campers are scheduled for most of the activities listed below. Campers attending a one-week program are scheduled for a select sampling of the activities... |
Location
Location Gold Arrow Camp is located in the heart of California's Sierra National Forest on the shores of Huntington Lake at an altitude of 7,000 feet. Gold Arrow Camp provides the ideal environment for participation in both wilderness and water activities... |
Directors
Directors
Gold
Arrow Camp is owned and operated by Audrey and Steve Monke. Together
with their experienced leadership staff, they direct Gold Arrow Camp.
Audrey is a graduate of Stanford University and a Certified Camp
Director... |
History
History Gold Arrow was founded in 1933 by Manny Vezie, a former Notre Dame football player under legendary coach, Knute Rockne. Manny found a desire to start his own summer program through his experiences working at a camp in Wisconsin during his... |
What People Say
What People Say... "My three children have attended GAC for a combined 12 years. Every year has been great, and the reasons change as they age. I am so thankful that GAC exists! The girls love to get out of the city, sleep under... |
FAQ
How do you assign campers to cabin groups?
What is the best age for children to start coming to Gold Arrow Camp?
How many campers attend Gold Arrow Camp?
What is the camper to counselor ratio?
Where do campers stay and what do they... |
Daily Schedule
Our camp schedule is designed to ensure that each camper participates in all of the activities offered. The morning and afternoon programs are scheduled for cabins to participate in as a group. Campers are able to select activities on an individual... |
Health & Safety
The health and safety of campers and staff are Gold Arrow Camp's top priority. We provide counselor supervision, safety equipment, and training to help ensure campers have a safe experience at Gold Arrow Camp. Our staff and program encourages... |
Food
Gold Arrow campers and staff enjoy three meals per day in our open-air dining porch overlooking Big Creek stream and the beautiful Sierras. We provide campers and staff with delicious, well-balanced meals and offer a variety of options at each meal.... |
Watch A Video
Enjoy this 13-minute video presentation about Gold Arrow Camp!
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Virtual Tour
Click on blue area to view the virtual tour.
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Learn More
Join us for one of our upcoming GAC Chats!
Join new and returning camp families to watch a slide show from the summer of 2007, win camp raffle prizes, get a camp t-shirt, sing the camp song, and find out about our 2008 sessions!
For... |
Contact Us
1-800-554-2267
mail@goldarrowcamp.com
Administrative Office
September-May
2585 East Perrin Avenue
Suite 112
Fresno, CA 93720
Fax: 559-297-3471
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Welcome Campers
Happy New Year from your friends at GAC!
News
The T-Shirt poll is here. Go to "T-Shirt Poll" in the left menu to vote for your favorite T-Shirt design.
The 2008 Summer Calendar has been posted!
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Activities
There are over 20 exciting activities in which to participate at Gold Arrow Camp. All campers are scheduled for most of the activities listed below. Campers attending a one-week program are scheduled for a select sampling of the activities... |
Clothing & Equipment
Here is anything and everything you should bring with you to camp. Be sure to notice that you don't need to bring ALL the things on the list. You can also ask the Staff and your fellow campers about what to bring in our Camper's... |
| Campers Corner |
Summer Calendar
Click on the images below to download the calendar PDF files.
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Newsletters
Here you can
download our most recent Newsletters. It's a great way to keep up with
all the great things going on at GAC and in the lives of our campers,
staff and families! To view the pdf version of the newsletter, click
on its page below... |
Meet Our Staff
Meet Our Staff
Whether
they are working on our waterfront, as a group counselor, or part of
our support team, each Gold Arrow Camp staff members plays an integral
part in providing the best experience possible for our campers. These
caring,... |
CIT Information
Welcome! Here you will find all the information you need to know about Gold Arrow's CIT program.
General Information
Only returning Gold Arrow campers may apply.
Ages 15-17
Grades: 9-11 (those in grade... |
GAC Runners
2008 Spirit Run Pictures
Coming Soon!
About the Gold Arrow Camp Runners
If you like
running for recreation, just want to try your local 5K race, or are a
competitive athlete,... |
Spirit Run
Spirit Run
March 25, 2007
Newport Beach, CA
Thank you to all the Gold Arrow Camp Runners who made it to the Spirit Run on Sunday, March 25. The... |
Race Judicata
Race Judicata
February 17, 2007
Clovis, CA
The
Gold Arrow Camp Runners came out in large numbers on February 17, 2007
for the Annual Race Judicata in... |
Hong Kong
Steve Sun, father of campers Emily, Molly, and Stephanie Sun completed the half marathon at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on March 4, 2007. Despite the very hot and humid conditions, Steve was able to... |
Edinburgh
On Sunday, April 1, 2007, former five-year camper Cat Burton completed the Edinburgh Forthside Half Marathon in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her finishing time, 2:03:52, was as perfect as the weather – sunny with a cool breeze. ... |
Dream Run
It was a chilly morning at Woodward Park in Fresno, CA, January 5, 2008. Gold Arrow Camp Runners competed in the 6-mile, 2-mile, and kids' runs. Several people took home trophies for their respective age divisions... |
Judicata 2008
Race Judicata
February 16, 2008
Clovis, CA
&n... |
T-Shirt Poll
Campers, vote for your favorite T-shirt design. There are four designs from which to choose. Voting will continue through March 31, 2008. Let all your friends vote by giving them the link to this web page. The winning T-shirt design... |
| Parents |
Welcome Parents
Gold Arrow Camp is a magical place where our daughter and son experienced exciting activities, had lots of fun with new friends and discovered gifts and talents within themselves that they hadn't yet discovered. The reason we send our... |
2008 Session Schedule
2008 Session Availability
as of 3/26/2008 at 5:00pm
All
Two-Week, Three-Week, and Four-Week Sessions for the summer of 2008 are
FULL. Waiting lists vary in length by session, gender and grade.
... |
Summer Calendar
Click on the images below to download the calendar PDF files.
... |
Camp Supplies
For your convenience, Gold Arrow Camp has appointed Westwind Identity Products as official outfitter for Gold Arrow Campers. The items they offer are for your convenience in packing and preparing your camper for camp, but you are not required... |
Parent Links
As we come across helpful links to educate our camp families about current parenting topics, we will put them here. Some of the sites may change or become outdated.
The Natural Gifts of Camp
Read about the benefits of kids... |
Forms & Downloads
The following forms are available in pdf format for parents to download and print:
Heath Care Recommendations Form
Driving Directions
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Refer-A-Friend
... |
Newsletters
Here you can
download our most recent Newsletters. It's a great way to keep up with
all the great things going on at GAC and in the lives of our campers,
staff and families! To view the pdf version of the newsletter, click
on its page below... |
| Request Brochure/DVD |
| Enroll Online |
Photos & News
Parents can view photographs of campers uploaded daily. To view the photographs, send campers one-way emails, read newsletters, and update contact information, login to the CampMinder system by clicking here.
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Vezie Fund
Over the past
75 years, many campers and staff have benefited from their time at Gold
Arrow Camp. For many of us, our summer just wouldn’t be complete
without sweatshirts that reek of campfire smoke and the Sierra sunset
over the lake... |
Contact Us
1-800-554-2267
mail@goldarrowcamp.com
Administrative Office
September-May
2585 East Perrin Avenue
Suite 112
Fresno, CA 93720
Fax: 559-297-3471
... |
| Staff |
Welcome Staff
Welcome Staff
GAC Staff - 2007
Welcome to Gold Arrow Camp's Staff section. Gold Arrow Camp's staff is made up of approximately 130 caring individuals who are dedicated... |
Prospective Staff
Prospective Staff
Thank you for your interest in Gold Arrow Camp for summer employment. For
75 years, Gold Arrow Camp has provided its campers with a quality camp
program where campers can have fun, make friends and grow. ... |
Application Information
Application Information
Providing campers with a quality camp program means having a highly skilled staff who bring with them their warmth and enthusiasm for working with children. We are looking for a diverse staff... |
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Group Counselor or Activity Counselor
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum age 19 and completed at least one year of college or one year of work experience.
Currently... |
Positions Available
Here is a list of staff positions available at Gold Arrow Camp. Please note that positions
in green are open. A current CPR certification is required for all counselor positions. Click here to view the Counselor Job Description. If you are interested... |
International Staff
International Staff
Each year, we hire several international staff members through an international placement agency called Camp Counselors USA (CCUSA). This agency helps us determine who will make suitable counselors as they... |
Rules & Regulations
Summary of Policies, Rules & Regulations
As fun as working at Gold Arrow Camp can be, there will be times when you will ask yourself why you took this job. While working at camp can be difficult and challenging, it is also one of the most... |
Salary Information
Salary Information
Dates of Employment
Regular Season:
9 Weeks
June 15, 2008 - August 16, 2008
Plus Specialty Week:
10 Weeks
June 15,... |
Reference Form
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| Current Staff |
The Directors
Directors
Gold
Arrow Camp is owned and operated by Audrey and Steve Monke. Together
with their experienced leadership staff, they direct Gold Arrow Camp.
Audrey is... |
Meet Our Staff
Meet Our Staff
Whether
they are working on our waterfront, as a group counselor, or part of
our support team, each Gold Arrow Camp staff members plays an integral
part in providing the best experience possible for our campers. These
caring,... |
Newsletters
Here you can
download our most recent Newsletters. It's a great way to keep up with
all the great things going on at GAC and in the lives of our campers,
staff and families! To view the pdf version of the newsletter, click
on its page below... |
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour Click on blue area to view the virtual tour. ... |
| Online Application
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| Alumni |
Welcome Alumni
GAC Alumni are made up of thousands of campers and staff members who have spent one or more summers at Gold Arrow Camp since the early 1930's. Whether you were with Manny and Jeannie in the 1950's-1980's... |
History
History Gold Arrow was founded in 1933 by Manny Vezie, a former Notre Dame football player under legendary coach, Knute Rockne. Manny found a desire to start his own summer program through his experiences working at a camp in Wisconsin during his... |
| Alumni Corner |
Newsletters
Here you can
download our most recent Newsletters. It's a great way to keep up with
all the great things going on at GAC and in the lives of our campers,
staff and families! To view the pdf version of the newsletter, click
on its page below... |
| Alumni Guestbook |
| Alumni Login |
Vezie Fund
Over the past 75 years, many campers and staff have benefited from their time at Gold Arrow Camp. For many of us, our summer just wouldn’t be complete without sweatshirts that reek of campfire smoke and the Sierra sunset... |
Museum
Welcome to Gold Arrow Camp's Virtual Museum. Look here for pictures, videos, and stories that celebrate the camp's rich history. If you have a photo you would like to add, please contact Steve "Monkey" Monke at monkeygac-web@yahoo.com.
This 38... |
Contact Us
1-800-554-CAMP (1-800-554-2267) mail@goldarrowcamp.com Administrative Office September-May 2585 East Perrin Avenue Suite 112 Fresno, CA 93720 Phone: 559-297-3777 Fax: 559-297-3471 Summer Office June-August P... |
