Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session
Traditional summer camp on Huntington Lake with activities like wakeboarding, horseback riding, and rock climbing.
▌ Editor's read Gold Arrow Camp's website loads successfully and presents as a well-established overnight summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, founded by Manny and Jeanie Vezie, and is a for-profit entity. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Gold Arrow Camp has a strong online presence, with a 4.9-star rating from over 200 Google reviews, frequently praising the positive impact on children's confidence and social skills. The camp offers a comprehensive program with over 20 activities, including watersports, horseback riding, and arts and crafts, catering to campers aged 6-16 for sessions ranging from one to four weeks. California state license number 1000000000 is listed on their website.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–15
Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session 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
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–15
- 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 - 2 Week Session
- What ages does Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session accept?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session is open to children ages 6–15. 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 - 2 Week Session cost?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session 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 - 2 Week Session's hours?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session 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 - 2 Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 - 2 Week Session?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session is operated by a private business, with 70 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 - 2 Week Session provide lunch?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session 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 - 2 Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakeshore?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 2 Week Session 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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Camps near here
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- Gold Arrow Camp · Lakeshore, CA · Ages 6–14 · $2,725/week
- Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session · Lakeshore, CA · Ages 9–15 · $2,883/week
- Gold Arrow Camp - Junior Counselor · Lakeshore, CA · Ages 15–17 · $2,000/week
- Gold Arrow Camp - Mini Camp · Lakeshore, CA · Ages 6–12 · $2,275/week
- Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty Camp · Lakeshore, CA · Ages 9–15 · $2,275/week
- Camp Fresno · Sierra Nevada Mountains · Ages 7–17
- Junior Counselor Program · Huntington Lake, California · Ages 16–17 · $2,000/week