The Camp Echo Lake Trail

Lemons to Lemonade with Matt Lemoine: Signing Off

Posted by on January 15, 2020

Almost ten years ago to the day, I sat down at a computer in the Student Union building at my college and started an application to work at Camp Echo Lake. I can still remember watching and re-watching the promo video at the time, pausing…

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From Lemons to Lemonade with Matt Lemoine: Camp Stories

Posted by on October 11, 2019

  As we look forward to Camp Echo Lake’s 75th summer and Reunion next year, I can’t help but think about all the stories and memories that will be shared across generations. Being (recently) married to an Echo Lake Alumni and working for Camp year-round,…

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From Lemons to Lemonade with Matt LeMoine: Counting down to Camp!

Posted by on March 28, 2019

The countdown is on! Less than 100 days until we are all back together in the beautiful Adirondacks! A few weeks back, I was on an interview with one of our phenomenal new staff members for the summer, and they asked me, “Matt, what are…

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From Lemons to Lemonade with Matt LeMoine: Turning Anxiety into Excitement

Posted by on November 5, 2018

This time of year can be pretty spooky! With midterms in college, the change of seasons, and, of course, Halloween, there is a lot that can make us a little more nervous than we might be on your average summer day at camp. I often…

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Lemons to Lemonade with Matt LeMoine: Staying Connected with Your Camp Friends

Posted by on December 19, 2017

After another great reunion this year, I am reminded how much fun it is to get together with camp friends and reminisce about old memories, while making new ones. Whether it is the official reunion, or other get-together opportunities, getting together with Echo Lakers from…

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