The Camp Echo Lake Trail

Getting to Know Patrick McNeece – Junior Boys Head Counselor

Posted by on April 29, 2014

Patrick was born on Long Island and raised in Florida, where he resides today, and works as a third grade math and science teacher at Eagle Arts Academy.  He is also the founder of an iPad learning program called “BrainiApps.”  Patrick’s goal is to help fellow…

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Getting to Know Kelly Godzac – Junior Girls Head Counselor

Posted by on April 28, 2014

Kelly grew up in Syracuse, NY and currently lives in Fayetteville, NC, where she is a third grade teacher. As the Junior Girls Head Counselor, Kelly oversees all of the staff for the 7-10yr old girls. While part of her job involves smoothing over any…

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Getting to Know Tony Stein – Director/Owner

Posted by on April 21, 2014

As a third generation owner, Tony grew up at Camp Echo Lake, giving him a unique perspective and insight into what it takes to manage a community of approximately 800 people.  Tony started out as a camper and worked his way up the ranks to…

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Getting to Know Laurie Rinke – Director / Main Village Director

Posted by on April 21, 2014

  Laurie is a Camp Echo Lake lifer who bleeds green and gold!  She started out as a camper in 1986 and has never left, rising steadily up the ranks from Cabin Specialist all the way to Director.  In addition to her vast camp experience,…

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Getting to Know Brenda Levine – Senior Village Director

Posted by on April 21, 2014

Brenda’s history with Camp Echo Lake dates back to 1992 when she was a Cabin Specialist for the Frosh Girls.  Her Cabin Specialist experience was a stepping stone that helped her to evolve into the roles of Group Leader, Evening Program Director and eventually, Girls…

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