Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty Camp
An intensive, one-week watersports camp for returning campers on Shaver Lake.
▌ Editor's read Gold Arrow Camp's website loads successfully, presenting a professional and informative overview of their overnight summer camp programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, and holds California state license number 1000000000. Founded by Manny and Jeanie Vezie, the camp has been operating for over 75 years, demonstrating a long history and established presence. They explicitly state a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The camp offers a wide array of activities, with a particular focus on watersports, and caters to campers aged 6-16. Gold Arrow Camp has a strong online reputation, with a 4.9-star rating from over 200 Google reviews, where parents frequently praise the caring staff, diverse activities, and positive impact on their children's development. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @goldarrowcamp and Facebook page goldarrowcamp.
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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 - Watersports Specialty Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. sports 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: Sports
- Ages: 9–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 60378 Hwy 168, Lakeshore, CA 93634
- Phone: (800) 554-2267
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2275 per one-week session. Only for returning campers.
↗ What parents like
- Focus on watersports
- Sleep under the stars
↘ Watch for
- Only for returning campers
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty Camp
- What ages does Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty Camp accept?
- Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty Camp 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 - Watersports Specialty Camp cost?
- Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty Camp publishes $2,275/week for the standard session. $2275 per one-week session. Only for returning campers. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty Camp's hours?
- Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty 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 - Watersports Specialty Camp accredited?
- Yes — Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty 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 - Watersports Specialty Camp?
- Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty 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 - Watersports Specialty Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Gold Arrow Camp - Watersports Specialty Camp 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.
Planning guides
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