Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $1,200/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Echo Hill Camp

Worton · $1,200/week

Echo Hill Camp offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience on Maryland's Eastern Shore, focusing on water sports, outdoor activities, and fostering...

▌ Editor's read Echo Hill Camp's website, echohillcamp.com, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, founded by William 'Bish' S. Hart, indicating a long-standing presence and experience in youth camping. It offers an overnight program for campers aged 7-16, with activities heavily centered around its waterfront location on the Chesapeake Bay, including sailing, waterskiing, and crabbing. The camp's 'About Us' page highlights its focus on independence, self-reliance, and community. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's traditional feel, caring staff, and the positive impact on their children. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@echohillcamp) and Facebook (echohillcamp) page.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Echo Hill Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 13655 Bloomingneck Rd, Worton, MD 21678, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Two-week sessions.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Echo Hill Camp

What ages does Echo Hill Camp accept?
Echo Hill Camp is open to children ages 7–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Echo Hill Camp cost?
Echo Hill Camp publishes $1,200/week for the standard session. USD. Two-week sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Echo Hill Camp's hours?
Echo Hill Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Echo Hill Camp accredited?
Yes — Echo Hill Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Echo Hill Camp?
Echo Hill Camp is operated by a private business, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Echo Hill Camp provide lunch?
Echo Hill Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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