It’s a Thanksgiving tradition in my family to gather together and talk about what we are thankful for each year. I’m grateful for many things: good health, a loving family, a safe place to live, and always, camp. There are an endless number of reasons…
My feet were dangling off the chair lift as I contemplated how far the ground was below my skis. I wondered if I stayed on the chairlift, could I just circle around and get off safely at the bottom? I was in Junior High school…
With Halloween approaching us, I am beginning to feel that spooky holiday spirit. This time of year brings me feelings of nostalgia and memories of Halloweens past come flooding back to me. I remember some of my favorite childhood costumes, like that time I was…
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,…
I Just Got Home and You Want to Know if I Want to go Back to Camp? Written by Laurie Rinke ***This article was originally posted in October 2014. We felt that at this time of year, when camp re-enrollment is underway and even the…
