The Camp Echo Lake Trail

Top Ten Things You Can Do to Prepare Your Child(ren) for Summer Camp (And No, One of Those Things Is Not a Sleepover)

Posted by on April 20, 2023

With flowers blooming and the temperature warming, many parents want to know what they should do to help prepare their child(ren) for sleep away camp this summer. There are many things that parents can do to help prepare your child for a most successful summer…

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Around the Campfire with Laurie: Connection, Belonging, and Giving Back

Posted by on December 15, 2022

The festive holiday and reunion season is upon us and we want to talk to you about CBGB. Many parents reading this may think we are talking about CBGB’s (Country, Bluegrass, and Blues) the club in NYC that launched many punk, new wave, rock, and…

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Introducing the 2022 Camp Echo Lake Leadership Team!

Posted by on April 20, 2022

We are beyond excited to announce Camp Echo Lake’s 2022 Leadership Team! This group is made up of individuals who are passionate about camp, bring a wealth of experience, and are dedicated to making Summer 2022 the best summer yet! Our 2022 Leadership Team brings…

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‘Neath the Pines with Conor: Why We’re Lucky to Be at Camp!

Posted by on March 17, 2022

Back home in Irleand, March is the month when we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. You’ll often hear people talking about the “luck of the Irish.” I don’t consider myself a particularly lucky person, but I do feel very lucky to have Camp Echo Lake in…

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Around the Campfire with Laurie: Anxiety is a Call to Action, Not a Sign You Can’t Cope

Posted by on January 28, 2022

Happy New Year to all! Can you believe it is January of 2022 already?! It’s amazing how time flies – sometimes very slowly and sometimes at lightning speed. While we at the winter office are bursting with excitement about having our entire camp community back…

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