The Camp Echo Lake Trail

How Parents Can Help Children Transition From Sleepaway Camp to Home

Posted by on August 27, 2014

By Laurie Rinke   “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times…” Charles Dickens’ opening line of A Tale of Two Cities may be the most accurate description of a camper’s transition home after an incredible summer at camp.   As…

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Camp Echo Lake – Senior Village Life:  Week 6 Recap

Posted by on August 14, 2014

Senior Village Boys Head Counselor – Jon O’Brien Senior Village Girls Head Counselor – Kersti Kienitz   4n4 RETURN After spending 28 days of the most amazing, incredible, unforgettable days exploring some of the most beautiful places that the West Coast has to offer, the…

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Camp Echo Lake – Inter Girls: Week 6 Recap

Posted by on August 12, 2014

Inter Girls Head Counselor – Becca Zukowsky   GREAT ESCAPE   This past week, the Inter Girls had their “big trip” to Great Escape theme park. We had beautiful weather, and all of the campers (and staff members) were super-pumped for all of the rides…

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Camp Echo Lake – Inter Boys:  Week 6 Recap

Posted by on August 11, 2014

Inter Boys Head Counselor – Matt LeMoine     GREAT ESCAPE   This past week, the Inter Boys finally got to go on their big trip to Great Escape!  Although we were holding our breath for a while about the possibility of rain, we ended…

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Camp Echo Lake – Junior Girls: Week 6 Recap

Posted by on August 10, 2014

Junior Girls Head Counselor – Kelly Godzack     CARNIVAL & ICE CREAM PARTY!   Just when I think that camp could not get any better for the Junior Girls…it does!  It has been quite a week for the girls, both on and off camp.…

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