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.




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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.




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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!)




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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

2026 Theme: Crank Up the Thanks (Turn Up the Gratitude)

Three Good Things Gratitude Practice (Greater Good Science Center)




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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: The Magic of Camp (Happy Campers Book Excerpt)

Episode 81: Creating a Happier World with Evergreen

Episode 82: Creating a Happier World with Glitter

Episode 83: Creating a Happier World with Woody

Episode 84: Try Something New

Episode 85: Unplug to Connect

Episode 86: Thrivers with Dr. Michele Borba

Episode 87: Experienced Campers Talk about Camp

Episode 88: Razz Talks about Camp

Episode 89: WOWs with Bravo

Episode 90: The GAC Experience with Punkie

Episode 91: Getting Outside with Boulder

Episode 92: The Positive Impact of Camp with Echo

Episode 93: Growing at GAC with Vision

Episode 94: Making the World a Better Place with the Friedman Sisters

Episode 95: Junior Counselors on Unplugging to Connect

Episode 96: Magoo Shares About Community and Confidence

Episode 97: Lyric on Growing Up at GAC

Episode 98: Zippy on Growing Independence

Episode 99: Pua on Overcoming Discomfort

Episode 100: Barrow on Juggling for Well-Being

Episode 101: Sneaks on Finding His Confidence and Helping Campers Find Theirs




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