Gold Arrow Camp - 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, responsible, and fun individuals are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people. Our staff members not only represent several states across the U.S. but countries around the world as well. For over 75 years, the Gold Arrow Camp staff have helped to provide a lifetime of memories for four generations of campers. Please read on to learn more about this year's amazing staff members!

	Arc Year at GAC: 2nd Hometown: Benton, AR/Anchorage, AK School: Drury University Hobbies: Climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, architecture, reading, slacklining, skiing Looking forward to most: Cold nights and hot days, good friends, and mountain air. What cartoon character are you most like: Woody (Toy Story)

	Banana Year at GAC: 11th Hobbies: Soccer, Movies What I am looking forward to about GAC: Singing Chiquita Banana with new and returning campers

	Beakers School: Vanderbilt alum Hobbies: traveling, baseball, reading, running, camping, rugby, ceramics, roadtrips, spelunking, eating all the Mexican food I can get my hands on Hometown: Encinitas, CA Looking forward to most: returning to beautiful California...and Goldie's cookies!

	Bean Year at GAC: 17th Position: Program Director Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO School: Graduated from Purdue University Real-World Job: 6th Grade Teacher Hobbies: Reading, grading papers, music, hiking and exploring Colorado Looking forward to most: Getting back to camp to see everyone and jumping in the lake

	Becks Year at camp: 3rd School: George Washington University Hometown: Newport Beach, CA Hobbies: Skiing, traveling, reading, politics, plating soccer and rugby, movies, laughing and joking as much as much as possible, friends and family, and being a nerd. What I’m look forward to most this summer: Dancing on the pontoon boat, making an absurd amount of friend bracelets, and laughing with old campers and meeting new ones!! What cartoon character are you most like: Dora the Explorer

	Blitz Year at camp: 1st School: UNC Chapel Hill Hometown: Lenoir, NC Hobbies: Hiking, backpacking, traveling, dancing, photography, meeting people. What I’m look forward to most this summer: Spending the whole summer outdoors and meeting all of the campers!!! What cartoon character are you most like: Donald Duck :-)

	Boomer Year at GAC: 2nd School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Hobbies: Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Bodyboarding, Hiking, Backpacking, Photography, and basically anything outdoors Hometown: Los Gatos, California? What I'm looking forward to the most: Spending an entire summer at Huntington Lake and meeting everyone at camp.

	Buttercup Years at GAC: 1st School: Ole Miss Hometown: Corinth, MS Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, dancing, having random tie dye parties, making runs to Sonic and spending sunny afternoons in the Grove! Looking forward to most: Getting to meet all these fun new people and having an amazing summer in California. What cartoon character are you most like: Dory from Finding Nemo

	Cappy Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: French Camp, MS School: Ole Miss Hobbies: Anything outdoors! Sports, kayaking, rafting, camping, para-sailing, geocaching, planet earth marathons, a great game of risk and automatic car washes. Looking forward to most: Whoa. Everything! What cartoon character are you most like: Pippi Longstocking

	Chaos Years at GAC: 8th School: Colorado College Hometown: San Francisco Hobbies: Snowboarding, backpacking, traveling, laughing, and being outside with friends! Looking forward to most: Catching up with all the new and old campers and staff and hanging out with Deeno the Dinosaur!!! What cartoon character are you most like: Chip.

	Cheeks Year at Camp: 4th Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand School: University of Auckland Hobbies: Kayaking, hiking, football, rugby, cricket, traveling, backpacking, all things Italian and.... CAMP!! Looking forward to this summer: Goldie's brownies, chicken strips and Choco Tacos! So... bring on the camp food!

	Cheerio Year at GAC: 3rd Hometown: Noblesville, IN School: Purdue University - Boiler Up! Hobbies: Running, Photography, Scrapbooking, Watching sports (especially baseball!), Watching 80's movies and Jammin' to 80's music! Looking Forward To Most: Having a BLAST with campers and other counselors in the great outdoors ALL SUMMER!

	Chelster Year at camp: 22nd Position: Associate Director Looking forward to most: Spending another summer in the beautiful Sierra's with all the great people!

	Chilli Year at GAC: 4th Hometown: Manchester, England School: Bangor University Hobbies: Sailing, watersports, rugby, traveling, chilling at the beach. Most looking forward to: Yet another awesome summer at camp! Being on the water everyday. Singing the Cannibal King and busting a grove to Footloose! What cartoon character are you most like: Nemo

	Cleo Years at GAC: 11th I substitute teach at Ivey Ranch Elementary School in Oceanside. Hobbies are cooking, reading and Jazzersize. Hometown: Oceanside, CA I'm looking forward to not having to drive anywhere, and walking around in the beautiful Sierra Mountains. I'm also looking forward to watching all the kids have an awesome time at camp!

	Coast Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Portland, OR School: Pitzer College Hobbies: Mountain biking, boogie boarding, surfing, playing basketball, playing guitar, singing. Looking forward to most: Getting to know the camp, the area, and the people, and doing fun activities in the outdoors all summer. What cartoon character are you most like: Crush (from Finding Nemo)

	Crackers Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Gold Coast, Australia School: Nowra High School, Australia Hobbies: Anything outdoors & fun! I love water sports, land sports, team sports, individual sports.... well pretty much everything & anything fun. Looking forward to most: Coming to California & the whole experience! What Cartoon Character are you most like: Scooby Doo

	Crew Year at GAC: 3rd - BAAAAAAAANNERRRRRRRRR Hometown: Buffalo, NY School: Oregon State University Hobbies: Yes. Looking forward to most: Being back at the one place where I feel like I'm home, seeing old friends and making new ones, and of course luggage days. What cartoon character are you most like: Wile. E Coyote

	Cubbie Year at GAC: 2nd Hometown: Columbus, Ohio School: University of Dayton Hobbies: Skiing, camping, basketball, rugby, reading, traveling, cooking, and eating Goldie's treats!! Looking forward to most: Seeing Deeno, camp songs, sleeping under the stars, Huntington Lake, playing frisbee in the Quad, and spending summer with returning & new GAC family! What Cartoon Character are you most like: Peppermint Patty from Peanuts/Charlie Brown

	Daffy Year at GAC:9th Position: All around everything Hometown: Fresno, CA Hobbies: Fishing (they’re safe), skiing, building Looking forward to most: The camp experience at 7000 ft.

	Daisy Year at GAC: 9th Position: Mrs. All around everything Hometown: Fresno, CA Hobbies: Needlepoint, traveling Looking forward to most: Spending the summer in the mountains with Daffy and the “little” Monkes.

	Digby Year at GAC: 3rd Hometown: Tatura, Australia School: Deakin Uni Hobbies: Aussie Rules Footy Looking forward to most: Living at Huntington Lake for 9 weeks What cartoon character are you most like: Dale Gribble

	Dory Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand School: University of Auckland Hobbies: Snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, basically anything to do with water Looking forward to most: Getting out on the lake! What cartoon character are you most like: Minnie Mouse

	Dr. Shrinker Years at GAC: 5th School: University of California, Berkely (1988) Hobbies: Tennis, Playing the drums Hometown: Coto de Caza, CA Looking forward to rationing Sierra Chap.

	Echo Year at camp: 9th Position at camp: Group counselor School: Syracuse University, newspaper major Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Hobbies: Writing and reading newspaper articles, learning kickboxing, snowboarding, strumming my guitar, watching way too much TV, occasionally staring blankly at walls, going to any type of concert/play/art show/etc that I can, having oddly themed movie nights with my friends What I look forward to most: Coming back to GAC after two summers away and getting to re-experience everything I love about it, but from a slightly different viewpoint. Also, I hope to meet tons of awesome new people.

	Elcap Years at GAC: 2nd Hometown: Pleasant Hill, California School: UC Santa Cruz- Go banana slugs! Hobbies: I just love to be outside doing almost any activity. Some of my favorites that I enjoy are rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, and making music. Looking forward to most: Meeting new people, teaching and learning.

	Fish Year: 4th Position: Camp Doctor Hometown: Davis, CA School: All done!! Occupation: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Hobbies: swimming, water polo, reading good books with happy endings, baking with my kids Look forward to the most: Crocheting a beanie, meeting friends-- new and old, and watching the dance-off!

	Flo Year at GAC: 1 Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA School: Chico State University Hobbies: Swimming, running, wakeboarding, dreaming about summer, doing crafts, people-watching, eating frozen yogurt, laughing, hanging out & having fun! Looking forward to most: Meeting new people, spending the summer outdoors, and making memories! What cartoon character are you most like: Goofy

	Glitter Year at GAC: 10th Position: Office Manager/Camp Registrar Hometown: Shaver Lake, CA Hobbies: Skiing, knitting, playing with my future nieces and nephews, reading, running/going to the gym, playing Wii, and spending time with my family and friends. What I look forward to most: I can't wait to spend another summer meeting and getting to know all the new campers and staff as well as catching up with the returners. Oh and of course Goldie's desserts!

	Goldie Year at GAC: 12th Position: Cook Hometown: Victoria, Australia & Lakeshore, CA Real World Job: Gold Arrow is my real world! Hobbies: Shopping! Snow shoeing Looking forward to most: Meeting new faces from great places around the world.

	Hat Trick Year at Camp: 3rd!!! School: Northern Arizona University Hometown: Orange County, California Hobbies: Basically any sport, taking pictures, hiking, playing with my puppy, reading, and learning to become a PE Teacher :) What I am looking forward to this summer: Being back at one of my favorite spots in the world, being with great friends, camp fires, and the amazing dances! What cartoon character are you most like: Donald Duck

	Honey Year at GAC: First! Hometown: Murrieta, CA - I am a Southern California girl! School: UC Irvine Hobbies: Hanging out with my family and friends, playing with my bunny (Cheerio), reading, playing volleyball, and eating rocky road ice cream. Looking forward to most: Making new friendships, spending the summer outdoors, having new experience, and making great memories. What cartoon character are you most like: Minnie Mouse, because I love girly things, I am cheerful, and I am an optimistic person! :)

	I.V Year at GAC: 6th year Hobbies: Horseback Riding, quilting, Skiing What I am looking forward to about GAC: See all the campers again

	Kamau School: Lewis and Clark College Hometown: Fletcher VT Hobbies: Skiiing, Backpacking, Rafting, Long boarding, Climbing, visiting new places and, meeting new people. Looking forward to being with great people all summer

	Kanga Year at GAC: 2nd Hometown: Proserpine, QLD, Australia School: Nottingham Trent University, England Hobbies: Watersports, running, traveling, photography, arts and crafts. Most looking forward to: The whole camping experience and spending the whole summer making new friends from all around the world.

	Liger Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA School: UC Irvine Hobbies: Rock climbing, playing piano Looking forward to most: The lake, the mountains, and helping campers up their first rock climb! What cartoon character are you most like: Lisa Simpson

	Link Year at camp: 8th Hometown: Woerden, the Netherlands Hobbies: Playing soccer, watching soccer, going to camp. Looking forward to most: Brushing my teeth in shower tower. Attending morning assembly. Eating dessert. Sit at a campfire. Singing the Gold Arrow Camp song!!!

	Maizey Year at GAC: 3rd!!! Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI School: University of Michigan - GO BLUE! Hobbies: Sailing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, skiing, having fun, being random and adventurous, singing in my car. Looking forward to most: Sailing!!!!! dances, Goldie's goodies, and being back in the most incredible place with the most amazing people!! What Cartoon Character are you most like: Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast)

	Manta Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Jefferson City, MO School: University of Missouri - Columbia Hobbies: Longboarding, laughing, outdoors, music Looking forward to most: Meeing everyone and having the best summer in California. What cartoon character are you most like: Aladdin

	Mattress Year at GAC: 4th From Brisbane Australia What I am looking forward to about GAC: Working with all the kids and counselors!

	Mimi Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN School: Indiana University, studying Public Health and Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management Hobbies: Camping, hiking, concerts, baking, bonfires, laughing, traveling, frisbee, visiting with friends, watching baseball, and spending time with my family. Looking forward to most: Meeting some great kids to make memories with, getting to know the super fun staff, being silly all summer long, and experiencing life out west! What cartoon character are you most like: Piglet, beacause I may be "a very small animal" but I'm not afraid of anything and I'm a pretty great friend.

	Mochi Year at GAC: 8th Hometown: San Diego, CA School: Pitzer College Hobbies: Rock climbing, sailing, dancing, reading, writing, going to the beach, eating frozen yogurt, singing in my car. Looking forward to most: Finally being back in the beautiful Sierra mountains at the best camp! I also can't wait to meet all the campers and staff and really make an impact. What cartoon character are you most like: Roo from Winnie the Pooh

	Monkey Year at GAC: 22nd Position: Camp Director Hometown: Clovis, CA Hobbies: Running, Golf, Triathlon and Family. Looking forward to most: The smell of Pine. What Cartoon Character are you most like: The Pink Panther.

	Nala Year at GAC: 5th Hometown: Menlo Park, CA School: University of Southern California (USC) Hobbies: Laughing, playing dress-up, laser tag, horseback riding and having tayswift sing-a-long/dance parties. Looking forward to most: Meeting new people, being outside and creating unforgettable memories at the beautiful sierra summit :) What cartoon character are you most like: Tigger

	Nemo Years at GAC: 2nd Hometown: Seattle, WA School: Seattle University Hobbies: Rowing, Running, Music, Wakeboarding, Dancing! Looking forward to: Meeting lots of new people, water, campfires, sunshine and lots of laughs

	Ninja Year at GAC: 10th (First as a counselor) Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA School: Lafayette College Hobbies: Camp, lacrosse, high kicks, singing camp songs, going on adventures, and taking over the world one pirate at a time. Looking forward to most: Sailing, making friendship bracelets, singing songs, attempting to make campfires, being at camp for 8 straight weeks, and choco tacos! What cartoon character are you most like: Kim Possible

	Nomie Years at GAC: 3rd School: Done for now. I have earned a Master's degree in Nursing and plan to pursue a PhD in the future Hobbies: hiking, exercise, yoga, church activities, basketball, skiing, whitewater, and fun stuff with my husband and kids Hometown: Placerville, California (where gold was found) What I'm looking forward to the most: Seeing the kids again, Goldie's goodies, and early morning walks at 8,000 ft.

	Orange Year at GAC: 4th Hometown: Woerden, The Netherlands School: Utrecht School of Physical Therapy! Hobbies: Football, the real football, the kind where you actually use your feet! Looking forward to most: Seeing smiles and everyone having fun at special events like Bears' Adventure, Carnival and the Dance! What cartoon character are you most like: Lucky Luke, a Dutch cartoon cowboy that shoots faster than his own shadow.

	Oz Years at GAC: 3rd Hometown: Sydney, Australia School: Graduated from University of NSW Hobbies: Singing, Music, Film, Languages Looking forward to most: Bustin' a move at Morning Assembly, Telling Stories, Plating Viking and Little Sally Walker, and hanging out with some awesome people! What cartoon character are you most like: Doug.

	Pan Year at GAC: 4th Hometown: Chicago, IL School: North Park University Hobbies: Crew(rowing), reading, hiking, traveling, skiing, running, Olympics, and collecting pins especially Olympic pins! Looking forward to most: spending another summer at camp, meeting new people, and reuniting with old friends! What cartoon character are you most like: Peter Pan...all you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust.

	Panda Year at GAC: 5th Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA Current Town: New York City! Non-GAC Job: 3rd Grade Teacher in the South Bronx (2nd year of my Teach for America commitment) School: Graduated from Williams College Hobbies: IMPROV and musical improv, reading, writing, and making YouTube videos! Looking Forward to Most: Spicing up morning assemblies and teaching YOU improv!

	Peanut Year at GAC: 5th Hometown: Newbury Park, CA School: University of Montana, Missoula Hobbies: anything outside, horses, camp, food, being goofy, and more horses What I am looking forward to the most: Meeting new people, seeing old friends and having a great time at camp and not think about school!

	Pearl Year at GAC: 1st! Hometown: St. Louis School: St. Charles Community College Hobbies: Baseball games, running, swimming, wakeboarding, skiing, traveling, scuba diving, trying new things, anything that gets my adrenaline going! Looking forward to most: Meeting new people, adventure, and having a great summer! What cartoon character are you most like: Marty from Madagascar

	Peppa Year at camp: 3rd Hometown: Jordan, Minnesota. Hobbies: Singing. Dancing. Attending theater. Participating in sports, especially tennis. Meditating. Riding horses. The outdoors. Hanging out with friends and family. Watching movies. Anything to do with animals. Working. Cooking. Really, I love to do almost anything! Looking forward to most: Spending the summer in California, and meeting a whole bunch of new people. Working with children. Working with horses. Being outside, away from the big city. And making memories to last a lifetime!

	Pidge Year at GAC: 2nd Hometown: Middlesex, England School: I have just graduated from UWIC to be a high school drama teacher. Hobbies: Going out for food, hanging out with friends, playing in the sun, watching movies, reading. What I’m looking forward to most this summer: Playing frisbee in the quad, hanging out with my amazing old campers and all the new ones I'm yet to meet, eating Goldie's brownies, and seeing all the fab old counselors and working with the new ones. Bring on GAC '10! What Cartoon character are you most like: I have been told I look like Crazy Old Maurice (Belle's Dad in Beauty and the Beast). Lucky me.

	Piglet Year at GAC: 3rd Position: Camp Nurse Hometown: I live in Laguna Niguel, CA with my husband and two kids, ages 7 and 9. Hobbies include running and spending time with my family and dog, MacDougal. Looking forward to: The kids and I are excited about our upcoming Camp adventure!

	Pippin Year at GAC: 1st year! Hometown: Stockport School: Stockport college Hobbies: Lots of sailing except in winter! Art and design, outdoor activities of any kind especially with my friends because we always have adventures! :) Looking forward to most: Sun and traveling and teaching sailing all summer! Meeting new people and also the sun! What cartoon character are you most like: Aboo from Aladdin

	Pow Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC School: Colorado College Hobbies: Skiing, outdoors, sports, laughing and hanging out with friends, having a good time Looking forward to most: Meeting all the counselors and campers and being in California for the summer! What cartoon character are you most like: Tom from Tom and Jerry

	Racey Year at camp: 2nd Hometown: Melbourne, Australia Position at camp: General Counselor School: RMIT, Melbourne Hobbies: Sports, Going to the beach, Hanging out with friends and my favorite thing is to travel the world and meet new people! What you look forward to most this summer: I can't wait to meet new people and make new friends. I'm very eager to try news things and experience as much as I can over the summer while having as much fun as possible!

	Ritz Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ School: Ithaca College Hobbies: Swimming, tie dying, and dance parties Looking forward to most: Meeting new people and spending my summer in California What cartoon character are you most like: Pocahontas

	Schnarf Year at camp: 3 School: Mordialloc College Hometown: Yarraville, Australia Hobbies: Football, Gym and having FUN! Looking Forward To: Singing songs, fishing and seeing all my old campers and friends. What Cartoon Character are you most like? SCHNARF (from Thundercats).

	Sconnie Year at GAC: 8th Hometown: Los Angeles, CA School: The University of Wisconsin-Madison Hobbies: Wakeboarding, rock climbing, being with friends, laughing, traveling and being outdoors! Looking forward to most: Spending another summer in the BEAUTIFUL Sierras with great friends, meeting new people and giving campers the best possible GAC experience. What cartoon character are you most like: Sandy from Spongebob Square pants

	Scout Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Laurel, MS School: The University of Southern Mississippi Hobbies: Traveling, music, reading, cooking, being outside and/or in the water, laughing and awkwardly dancing with my buddies. Looking forward to most: Meeting new people and spending my summer outside having fun!! What cartoon character are you most like: Dory from Finding Nemo :)

	Silent Year at camp: 2nd year School: Fresno State University Hometown: Fresno, California Hobbies: Reading, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, Paintball, Video Games Looking Forward To: Meeting new people with similar interests, making new friends, giving campers a great camp experience

	Silver Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Woking, Surrey, UK School: UCP Marjon, Plymouth Hobbies: Any water sport, Lacrosse and Rugby!! Looking forward to most: Sailing all summer in the sun and meeting loads of new people! What cartoon character are you most like: Mr. Incredible

	Sky Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Melbourne, Australia Hobbies: Boating, Girl Guides, AFL Football, Craft Looking forward to most: Meeting new people whilst doing what I love. What cartoon character are you most like: Tinkerbell

	Slick Year at GAC: 5th Hometown: Sacramento, CA currently residing in NYC Current Occupation: Business Manager/Artistic Associate for Studio 42, a not-for-profit theatre company Hobbies: Softball, reading on the subway, seeing bands, dancing, beating boys at sports, singing with my i-pod, playing with my nephew, hanging at the park, and talking about camp to all my New York friends. Looking forward to most: sailing, dances, sunsets, watching the sunrise from the top of the face, wearing crocs, smores, taking pictures, teaching sailing in a funny accent, and of course...SEEING YOU!!!

	Smiles Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Leeds, UK School: Leeds Metropolitan University Hobbies: Making my friends giggle and smile, singing and dancing! Looking forward to most: I look forward to meeting energetic and lively people and having the best summer of my life! What cartoon character are you most like: Donkey from Shrek as I enjoy making people laugh

	Snacks Year at GAC: 6th Hometown: Pasadena, CA School: Santa Clara University Hobbies: Dancing, volleyball, skiing, photography, and being in the sun! Looking forward to most: Being back up in the Sierras and meeting all of the campers :) What cartoon character are you most like: Mumble from Happy Feet

	Snips Years at GAC: 2nd Hometown: Framingham, MA with Max (7), Hadley (5) and my husband Robb Real Life Job: Social Studies Teacher, Wellesley Middle School Hobbies: being a soccer/ baseball /piano Mom, pretending to work out hard, dorky history documentaries, “American Idol,” laundry, reading, and creating my main form of expression – the IMovie! Most Looking Forward To: camp songs, Exploring GAC, meeting new campers and staff, watching my kids try new things, the smell of mountain air and sunblock

	Soy Year at Camp: 3rd Hometown Kokomo, IN by way of Colorado Springs School: Purdue University "Real" Job: High School History Teacher Hobbies: Mowing the lawn, sleeping, reading, and anything with cars/Jeeps Looking forward to: Fresh mountain air, getting in the lake on a hot day, Goldie's cookies, and everything else that is right with the world

	Sprinkles Years at GAC: 10th School: UC Irvine, studying Political Science focusing on International Relations Hometown: Fresno, CA Hobbies: I enjoy anything outdoors, but mainly water polo, soccer, swimming, and running. I love to meet new people and have a great time! I am most looking forward to meeting a new group of people who I will be able to spend the whole summer with. And also interacting and leading the campers! Can't wait to get to know all of you:)

	Staffy Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: London School: Was at St. Dunstans College Hobbies: Adventuring, watching films and dancing like a loon Looking forward to most: The camp experience, sleeping under the stars, making some awesome friends What cartoon character are you most like: Road Runner

	Star Year at GAC: 6th Position: Administrative Support Hometown Portland, OR Real Job: Stay home mom Hobbies: Reading, volunteering at school, hanging out at the beach and spending time with family. Looking forward to most: We had such a great time last year! We can’t wait to get back to GAC and see everyone having such a great time.

	Stretch Year at Camp: 2nd Hometown: Hattiesburg, Mississippi School: Ole Miss Hobbies: Traveling, skydiving, snow skiing, and going to the beach What I'm looking forward to the most: Being back in the California sun, Goldie's birthday cakes, life jacket tans, Choco Tacos, sleeping under the stars, and making lots of new friends. What cartoon character are you most like: Prince Charming

	Summer Year at GAC: 2nd Hometown: Elkhart, Indiana School: Indiana University, studying Interior Design and Business Hobbies: all types of art, running, hiking, cheerleading, dancing, going tubing on the lake, laying out in the sun and enjoying the outdoors, camping, bonfires, cookouts, and laughing and having fun with friends/family. Most Excited About: Spending the summer outdoors in beautiful California!! Traveling to a new place and experiencing new adventures. I can't wait to meet everyone both staff and campers and form new friendships while having the best summer ever!!!

	Sunshine Year at GAC: 25th Position: Camp Director Hometown: Clovis, CA Hobbies: Running, reading, baking, sewing, waterskiing Looking forward to most: Working with counselors to make camp the best part of the year for all the campers, and meeting new campers. I love campfires and making popcorn balls too!

	Tails Year at Camp: 3rd Hometown: Blackmore, Essex, England School: University of York, UK Major: Physics Hobbies: Soccer, Athletics and Cross- country, Badminton, Squash, Skiing, Snowboarding, SCUBA, Guitar, Bungie Jumping, being with my friends. Looking forward to most: Being in the wilderness surrounded by amazing scenery, making a lot of new friends, living some great memories and having the summer of my life.

	Tech Year at GAC: 3rd Hometown: Truckee-Tahoe, CA Real World Job: professional adrenaline junkie :) School: Community College of the Air Force Hobbies: Anything music, guitar, drums, DJing, Guitar Hero, Rock Band. Snowboarding, Jet Skiing, Skydiving (such a rush). I'm a huge tech junkie and movie buff. Traveling, I lived in Japan for three years so the Japanese culture fascinates me. And of course I absolutely love anything that invokes adrenaline :) Looking forward to the most: Spending a summer outside and meeting all sorts of new people.

	Tigger Year at GAC: 23rd Position: Assistant Director Hometown: Valencia, California Real-World Job: Special Education teacher Hobbies: I enjoy camping, hiking, cycling, and the outdoors. What I’m looking forward to most: Spending my summer in the beautiful mountains, with the wonderful people I get to hang out with.

	Tinker Year at camp: 3rd Position at camp: Nurse/Camp mom Hometown: Beaumont CA Hobbies: Camping in the desert and at the Colorado River, driving our desert toys, boating, fishing, exercising, watching and playing most sports, gardening, reading and hanging out with my family! What I look forward to most this summer: Meeting lots of new people and campfires!

	Tqoe Year at GAC: 16th Position: Arts & Crafts Director/Storyteller School: Saddleback College and Cal State Fullerton Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA Hobbies:I enjoy hanging out with my three crazy nephews, telling stories, reading, art, and making cool stuff with campers. Looking forward to most: One of the things I enjoy most about camp is watching campers become CITs, then staff members. I look forward to working with a new group this year.

	Trapper Year at GAC: 10th Position: Administrative Support Hometown Portland, OR USA Real World Job: Finance Hobbies: I love to play golf, practice Aikido, shoot and spend time with my Family. Looking forward to most: I can’t wait to get back to camp. It keeps pulling me back for one summer after another! After an 11 year absence we’re back and loving it as much now as we did in the younger days. It’s the best vacation I’ve had in a long long time!

	Tweeder Years at GAC: 6th! Hometown: Fresno, California School: Willow Internatioanl Hobbies: Going to Huntington Lake on weekends! Kicking back with friends and playing/coaching sports. What I am looking forward to the most: CaaAMmPPeeErrrS!, basically anything Goldie makes + living the GAC life with new and old friends. What cartoon character are you most like: Baloo the Bear from the Jungle Book.

	Whoopsy! Year at GAC: 3rd (after an 18 yr. leave) Hometown: Clovis, CA Real World Job: 4th grade teacher/Mom Hobbies: Reading, home decorating, spending time at the beach and time with my family traveling in our RV. Looking forward to most: Even though it's been about 18 years since I was last at GAC, I still have fond and vivid memories. I am looking forward to spending time in the clean, fresh mountain air and sunshine; meeting new people, laughing, and getting away from the "busy-ness" of the real-world!

	Willow Year at GAC: 1st Hometown: Elmhurst, IL School: Carleton College Hobbies: Swimming, water polo, hiking, painting, drawing and being goofy Looking forward to most: Meeting new and interesting people, having fun with the campers, and spending the summer in the lovely outdoors! What cartoon character are you most like: Flounder

	Yoda Years at GAC: 2nd Position: Camp Nurse Hometown: A little bit of everywhere..... I'm a certified Navy brat School: Done for now, but you never know Real-World Job: Pediatric emergency nurse Hobbies: Hanging out with my family, soccer, watching my kids play soccer, reading, swimming Looking forward to most: Meeting new people and making new friends... AND hopefully I'll get to scorch a few marshmallows at a campfire!