Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session
Traditional overnight camp on Huntington Lake with a focus on outdoor activities and skill development.
▌ Editor's read Gold Arrow Camp's website (goldarrowcamp.com) loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2024, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating for 75 years, founded by Manny and Jeanie Vezie, and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. Gold Arrow Camp offers overnight programs for campers aged 6-16, with a focus on traditional camp activities and skill development. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's positive impact on their children's independence and growth. The camp's California state license number is 1000000000.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–15
Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 60378 Hwy 168, Lakeshore, CA 93634
- Phone: (800) 554-2267
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $8650 per 3-week session.
↗ What parents like
- Focus on outdoor activities
- Rustic, lakeside setting
↘ Watch for
- High cost per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session
- What ages does Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session accept?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session is open to children ages 9–15. 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 - 3 Week Session cost?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session publishes $2,883/week for the standard session. $8650 per 3-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session's hours?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 3 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 - 3 Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session 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 - 3 Week Session?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session 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 - 3 Week Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Gold Arrow Camp - 3 Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakeshore?
- Gold Arrow Camp - 3 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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