Episode 98: Zippy on Growing Independence

This summer, Renee "Zippy" Say celebrated her twentieth summer at GAC. Zippy attended as a camper and was a staff member in the early 2000s. Now she's returned as a parent of her three boys and as a Shaver Host for two weeks each summer. In this episode she talks about her experiences as a camper and staff and the experiences her three boys are now having as campers. She talks a lot about the independence she developed in her camper and staff year and that she's now seeing her boys develop because of their time at camp. Resources/Related Let Grow Want An Independent, Self-Confident Kid? Camp Can Help! Episode 95: Junior Counselors on Unplugging to Connect Episode 85: Unplug to Connect Sunshine Parenting Episode 100: Teens' Advice for Raising Responsible, Independent Kids Share Post Pinterest Share Email The post Episode 98: Zippy on Growing Independence appeared first on Gold Arrow Camp - California Summer Camp and Traditional Sleepaway Camps for Children .

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Episode 98: Zippy on Growing Independence is an episode from Gold Arrow Camp GAC PogCast by Gold Arrow Camp.

This episode is 30:35 long.

This episode was published on Aug 25, 2025.

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