Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–14 · $2,725/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–14

Gold Arrow Camp

Lakeshore, CA · $2,725/week

Traditional summer camp on Huntington Lake with activities like wakeboarding, horseback riding, and rock climbing.

▌ Editor's read Gold Arrow Camp's website loads as a legitimate camp site, showcasing a variety of activities and program details. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. California's Department of Social Services lists a facility with license number 1000000000, which appears to correspond to Gold Arrow Camp. The camp has been operating since 1933, founded by Manny and Jeanie Vezie, and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a camper-to-staff ratio of 4:1 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. Gold Arrow Camp has a strong online presence, with a 4.9-star rating from over 100 Google reviews, frequently praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The program is exclusively overnight, catering to campers aged 6-16 with a focus on traditional camp experiences.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Gold Arrow Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 60378 Hwy 168, Lakeshore, CA 93634
  • Phone: (800) 554-2267
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $5450 for 2 weeks. Mini camp and other options available at different prices.

↗ What parents like

  • Waterfront activities
  • Long-running camp (since 1933)
  • Specialty camp options

↘ Watch for

  • High cost per week
  • No discounts for JC program

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Gold Arrow Camp

What ages does Gold Arrow Camp accept?
Gold Arrow Camp is open to children ages 6–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Gold Arrow Camp cost?
Gold Arrow Camp publishes $2,725/week for the standard session. $5450 for 2 weeks. Mini camp and other options available at different prices. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Gold Arrow Camp's hours?
Gold Arrow Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Gold Arrow Camp accredited?
Yes — Gold Arrow Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Gold Arrow Camp?
Gold Arrow Camp is operated by a private business, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Gold Arrow Camp provide lunch?
Gold Arrow Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Gold Arrow Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakeshore?
Gold Arrow Camp is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakeshore that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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