Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $1,662/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Camp Echo Lake - Full Season

Poconos · $1,662/week

A 14-day summer camp program for campers entering 8th grade and older, with over 65 daily activities to choose from.

▌ Editor's read Camp Echo Lake is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid until 2025, as confirmed by the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating for over 75 years, founded by Bill and Emily Scofield. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 on their 'About Us' page, indicating a commitment to supervision. The camp also mentions a comprehensive staff vetting process, including background checks, on their 'Safety & Well-Being' page. This information suggests a well-established and safety-conscious operation.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Echo Lake - Full Season 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
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2000 NY-9N, Warrensburg, NY 12885, USA
  • Phone: (518) 623-9983
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $3325 for the 14-day session.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 28 to Aug 15.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Full Season Jun 28 – Aug 15, 2026 · 7 weeks · $16,600

↗ What parents like

  • 65+ daily activities
  • Choose your activities daily
  • Experienced returning staff

↘ Watch for

  • Registration link is broken
  • Expensive

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Echo Lake - Full Season

What ages does Camp Echo Lake - Full Season accept?
Camp Echo Lake - Full Season 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 Camp Echo Lake - Full Season cost?
Camp Echo Lake - Full Season publishes $1,662/week for the standard session. $3325 for the 14-day session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Echo Lake - Full Season's hours?
Camp Echo Lake - Full Season runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Echo Lake - Full Season accredited?
Yes — Camp Echo Lake - Full Season is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 Camp Echo Lake - Full Season?
Camp Echo Lake - Full Season is operated by a private business, with 75 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 Camp Echo Lake - Full Season provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Echo Lake - Full Season includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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