The Camp Echo Lake Trail

The Magic of Morry

Posted by on November 6, 2015

One afternoon around 15 or 16 years ago I walked passed a green SUV parked on the street.  I thought nothing of it at first glance, but then I stopped to do a double take.  The license plate on the SUV said, “4MORRY”.  What made…

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Camp Echo Lake Community Statement and Bar/Bat Mitzvah Guidance: Part 2 of 2

Posted by on September 22, 2015

***As referenced in the Camp Echo Lake Community Statement and Bar/Bat Mitzvah Guidance: Part 1 of 2, below is the Bar and Bat Mitzvah Letter with information and reminders about navigating the social and emotional dynamics of upcoming Bar and Bat Mitzvahs:  Dear Families of our Campers…

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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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Inter Girls Week 6 Recap – 2015

Posted by on August 11, 2015

INTER GIRLS HEAD COUNSELOR – Ally Begly TRIP TO GREAT ESCAPE On Tuesday, all of the Inter Girls went to a Six Flags Great Escape.  Everyone was excited for days beforehand.  The campers were grouped up according to their interests at the park.  Some groups…

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