Camp is a bubble, made for bonfires and sing-alongs and friendships formed under the beam of a flashlight.
-- Goldie (Prologue)

Importance: The novel begins with a prologue that sings the praises of Camp Alpine Lake while hinting at the dangerous secrets lurking beneath its beautiful surface. This quote is important because it introduces Goldie's fondness for the idyllic world of camp.

If anything can heal me, it’s a summer at Camp Alpine Lake with Ava and Imogen, who have been my best friends for a decade. I may not have told them about my school year, but eight weeks with them will erase the damage and the pain.
-- Goldie (Chapter 1)

Importance: After a year of heartbreak and bullying, Goldie is desperate to forget about her worries and bask in the wonders of camp and friendship. This quote is important because it expresses Goldie's belief that all problems can be solved by camp.

Last year was...
-- Goldie (Chapter 1)