The Camp Echo Lake Trail

Summer of 2015 Cooking Program Recipes

Posted by on August 21, 2015

The Camp Echo Lake Cooking Program was very popular for both campers and staff.  Throughout the summer, many requests were made for the recipes that were used so that the summer creations can be enjoyed throughout the year.  Rather than hand out individual recipes upon…

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How Parents Can Help Children Transition From Sleepaway Camp to Home

Posted by on August 15, 2015

NOTE: This article was originally posted in the summer of 2014. It is being republished to offer a refresher to parents for their children’s arrival back home tomorrow. By Laurie Rinke “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times…” Charles Dickens’…

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Tribal Sing 2015: Laughter…Tears…Competition…Unity

Posted by on August 15, 2015

Written by Adam Waldman Coming into Tribal Sing, Iroquois trailed Mohawk by a mere 13 points.  After a full summer of events, the Tribal outcome would ultimately be decided by this final competition.  With a great deal of practice under their belts, the campers were…

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In Their Own Words…Camper Stories: 4n4 Trip One

Posted by on August 13, 2015

The 4n4 campers are all back at Echo Lake after 28 amazing days out west.  Upon their return, some of the campers have shared stories about their favorite destinations and the benefits that the trip had on them.  These are their stories…   JULIA S.…

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Senior Village Life: Week 6 Recap – 2015

Posted by on August 12, 2015

SENIOR VILLAGE BOYS HEAD COUNSELOR – Jon “JOB” O’Brien SENIOR VILLAGE GIRLS HEAD COUNSELOR – Kersti Haskell Once again, it’s been a busy week in the Senior Village.  We are now a complete village again as both of our 4n4 trips returned this past week.…

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