What does a typical day at Camp Echo look like?
8:30 – 9:00 – Drop-Off
9:00 – Opening Circle
9:30 – 11:45 Morning Unit Activities (2 – 3 activities/unit)
11:45 – Prepare for lunch
12:00 – Lunch and Free Play
12:45 – 2:30 – Afternoon Activities (2 – 3 activities/unit)
2:30 – Pack up
2:45 – Closing Circle
3:00- 3:15 – Pick-Up
3:00 – Aftercare activities begins (extra fee)
5:00 – Aftercare pick-up
What are the drop-off and pick-up times?
Drop-off for camp is between 8:30 and 9:00 am. Pick-up is between 3:00 and 3:15 pm.
What are the hours for aftercare?
Aftercare is between 3:00 and 5:00 pm daily. All campers must be picked up by 5:00 pm.
What do campers do in aftercare?
Campers enrolled in aftercare will participate in a wide range of camp activities including crafts, games, group imagination play, and outdoor activities. All campers enrolled in aftercare will receive an afternoon snack.
Can I send my camper with snacks and food?
Please send your camper with a lunch that does not need to be refrigerated or heated up. Camp Echo will provide campers with snacks during the day. If you prefer to send your camper with a special snack please let camp staff member know at drop off so we can allow your camper to get their snack.
What if I need to pick-up my camper early or drop-off late?
If you need to pick-up your camper early or drop-off your camper late, please let the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director know at drop-off or by calling the camp phone.
Can I change who is picking up my camper?
If you need to change who is picking up your camper, please let the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director drop-off or by calling the camp phone. You can also add additional authorized pickups to your camper’s registration ahead of time.
How are campers divided into activity groups?
Campers are divided into activity groups based on their Girl Scout age level. They will participate in activities with the girls in their group as well as in larger, all-camp activities.
What should my camper bring to camp every day?
Every day, your camper should bring a backpack with a lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel. On the first day of camp, you will receive information on any additional items that you may need to send to camp that week (such as a white t-shirt for tie-dye).
Do campers earn Girl Scout badges at camp?
All campers will receive a 2023 Camp Echo patch for their Girl Scout uniform. Except for week 10, all Brownies and Juniors will earn a badge each week. They will receive a summer themed fun patch during that week. Daisies will earn a combination of badges and fun patches throughout the summer.
