The Camp Echo Lake Trail

From the Clipboard of Tony: Fostering Independence in our Children

Posted by on March 1, 2016

Emily and I recently received the league rules for Evan’s baseball teams’ games this spring.  Among them are the following: Parents are not permitted on the baseball field, behind the backstop or in the dugouts except in the event of an emergency …  Please do…

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My Camp Echo Lake Journey Monday: Chole Barrett

Posted by on February 29, 2016

This week’s My Camp Echo Lake Journey Monday article comes to us from Nichole (Chole) Barrett.  Chole worked at camp for 5 summers from 2004-2008.  During her time at CEL, Chole was a Group Leader and Junior Girls Head Counselor.  She currently resides in Buffalo,…

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Across the Way with Brenda: The Green and Golden Rule

Posted by on February 23, 2016

Recently, I called my husband Jay to ask him a quick question.  I don’t remember the topic because it wasn’t pressing or high priority.  I simply had a moment, which was convenient for me, so I decided it was a good time to talk.  Since…

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My Camp Echo Lake Journey Monday: Jen Leighton

Posted by on February 22, 2016

Today’s my Camp Journey Monday was written by 2015 LIT,  Jen Leighton.  Jen was a camper at Camp Echo Lake from 2008 to 2015.  Please enjoy her story. Back in the summer of 2008, I was a Lower Junior, unaware of the camp journey ahead…

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The 411 of the 12885: The unexpected twists and turns of camp!

Posted by on February 16, 2016

Well, it’s been a pretty mild winter overall and it seems that camp has missed the majority of the big snow storms this season. Compared to last winter I think this was a welcomed change for Darren and the maintenance guys who are forced to…

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