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…
“Turtle Watching” – Best Day EVERRRRRR!!! Written by Jenna Shapiro On July 21st, 2007 I had “literally the best day EVERRRRR!!!” (according to the diary that I was keeping at the time). July 21st wasn’t just a regular day at camp; it was Special Day of…
My First Day at Camp Echo Lake Written by Janna Fraser I feel so fortunate to have spent six summers at Camp Echo Lake! There are so many memories that I will cherish forever but I always like to reflect back to my first…
Friends, Friends, Friends Written by Emily Jerris “Friends, Friends, Friends, we will always be, whether in fair or in dark stormy weather, Camp Echo Lake will keep us together…” There are many songs at camp that stand out to me, but one, in…
Summer 2010 – 4n4 Trip Written by Jon O’Brien My first two summers at Camp Echo Lake (2008-2009) were spent working as the Fitness Head Specialist. Then, on a magical day in December of 2009, I got the email that all Echo Lake staff…
