Camp Echo Lake
A 14-day summer camp program with over 65 daily activities to choose from.
▌ Editor's read Camp Echo Lake is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as verified on the ACA website. The camp has been operating for over 75 years, founded by George and Evelyn Stein, indicating a long-standing tradition in camping. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'About Us' page, which is a strong indicator of supervision. The camp also mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for campers. Their program is exclusively overnight, catering to a wide age range with a diverse array of activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Echo Lake 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
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 99 Echo Lake Rd, Warrensburg, NY 12885, USA
- Phone: 518-623-9983
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $3775 for the 14-day session.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 28 to Jul 26.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Starter Program Jun 28 – Jul 26, 2026 · 5 weeks · $11,800
↗ 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: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Echo Lake
- What ages does Camp Echo Lake accept?
- Camp Echo Lake 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 cost?
- Camp Echo Lake publishes $1,888/week for the standard session. $3775 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's hours?
- Camp Echo Lake 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 accredited?
- Yes — Camp Echo Lake 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?
- Camp Echo Lake 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 provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Echo Lake 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.
- Does Camp Echo Lake offer transportation?
- Camp Echo Lake provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Echo Lake with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Echo Lake.
- Camp Echo Lake - Full Season · Poconos · Ages 7–16 · $1,662/week
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