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City of Berkeley Recreation Office 2701 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
510-981-5150
BERKELEY ECHO LAKE CAMP
50 & Better Camp 2020 Program Information
Since 1922, Berkeley Echo Lake Camp has been operated by the City of Berkeley under a Special Use Permit through the USDA Forest Service.
City of Berkeley Recreation Office 2701 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
510-981-5150
CITY OF BERKELEY ECHO LAKE 50 & Better CAMPS
The City of Berkeley is pleased to offer two 50 & Better Camp sessions in August 2020.
Registration information can be found on the City of Berkeley Recreation Website or at any of our Recreation Division offices. If you have questions about our 50 & Better Camp, or other City of Berkeley programs, contact the City of Berkeley Recreation Office at (510) 981-5140 or by e-mailing: [email protected]
Open Registration for 50 & Better Camp sessions begins
Monday, February 10, 2020 at 9:00AM Location:
Recreation Administration Office 2701 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 PH: 510-981-5150 Fax: 510-981-5160
50 & Better Camp Session #1: Monday, Aug 24 (Dinner) to
Friday, Aug 28 (Lunch)
Fees: Resident: $229.00
Non-Resident: $252.00
50 & Better Camp Session #2:
Friday, August 28 (Dinner) to Monday, August 31 (Lunch)
Fees:
Resident: $183.00 Non-Resident: $201.00
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Welcome from the Camp Manager
Thank you for choosing the City of Berkeley Echo Lake Camp for your summer camp experience! You’re giving yourself and your campers a wonderful gift- the opportunity to experience the natural world, make new meaningful friendships and rediscover yourself in a beautiful High Sierra environment. We are looking forward to a safe and fun summer that brings you great experiences and wonderful memories. Just think of it…no cooking, cleaning or shopping…just time to enjoy the peaceful, beautiful mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and pine scented air. We are looking forward to our upcoming week of fun! Our 50 & Better Camp programs take place at the tail end of our summer program season, and many of our staff will have departed back to their academic studies. For that reason, most of the activities during 50 & Better Camp are camper led and based on the activities of campers. Likewise, our staff truly appreciate the support our 50 & Better Campers provide by assisting with dining hall cleanup after meals, and helping ensure our facility is clean and orderly. If you have activities you would like to lead, or ideas about how to make 50 & Better Camp even better, contact Joan Adams at [email protected].
For registration questions, please contact the City of Berkeley Recreation offices at (510) 981-5140 or [email protected]. I am available via phone at our City of Berkeley Offices at (510) 981-6642. Once our camp season begins in early June, you can reach me at (530) 659-7539. At any point, you can reach me by Cell: 510-292-8123 or via e-mail at [email protected]. I look forward to seeing many familiar faces at camp this year, and to meeting some new friends. I hope this guide serves as a useful tool in preparing you for your camp experience. For more information about Echo Lake Camp, you can visit our website: Echo Lake Camp Website Kind Regards,
DC Pompey City of Berkeley Echo Lake Camp Manager Email: [email protected] Office #: 510-981-6642 Cell: 510-292-8123
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General 50 & Better Camp Information:
Do you want to keep your boots in your suitcase, completely relax, enjoy a good book or just be by yourself? We invite you to do exactly as you please during your stay at camp. We are certain you are going to have a wonderful time.
Most activities at 50 & Better Camp are camper led. Before camp, please make a note of any activities you would like to lead on the volunteer activity sign-up sheet provided at registration. Check the Activity Board (outside the Dining Hall) for announcements and schedules of planned camper-led activities. Activities will be announced at meals, and additional information may be posted in the Dining Hall.
Meals are served at: 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 6:30 PM. The Dining Hall is open 24/7, and will always have fresh fruit, bread, peanut butter and jelly, hot coffee and tea available. Some campers may wish to bring along additional snacks and food items. Bear proof Bear Boxes are available throughout the camp property. Small amounts of ice (to cool beverages, ice bags for injuries, etc.) will be available at the Dining Hall upon request however, large amounts of ice (fill coolers, etc.) may be purchased from the Echo Lake Chalet just a 15 minute walk from camp.
If you are planning to leave camp for hiking or out of camp excursions, please notify the kitchen staff on the bag lunch sign-up sheet. Lunch fixings will be set out before breakfast (~8:00 AM) in the Dining Hall area each morning. Pack a lunch and mark it with your name. Think green! Although paper bags, Ziplock baggies, and paper napkins will be made available, we recommend bringing along a plastic sandwich container, a cloth napkin and lunch bag to help reduce waste if you plan to leave camp regularly.
o If you want to leave camp early (before 8:00) in the morning, check with the Kitchen staff about preparing a lunch for you. If you choose, you can bag up some dinner left-overs for lunch the next day. There is also peanut butter & jelly for sandwiches, cereal, milk, fruit, coffee and tea available at all hours.
On the first and last evening of each session at 5:45 PM, Echo Lake Camp Staff will host a SOCIAL HOUR. Light Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres and punch will be provided. Meet on the Observation Deck.
Echo Lake Camp is frequently visited by bears. Do not keep food in your tent or car. We have had car break-ins at camp. The camp recommends that you store food products in the bear food storage lockers located throughout camp. Please label your belongings.
If you have medication that needs to be refrigerated, please let Echo Lake Camp staff know. We will store it in a safe location for you.
Important! Echo Lake Camp is located at 7,450 ft. elevation! During your stay at camp, it is important to stay hydrated. Some campers may notice mild fatigue, headaches, and dehydration. In addition, the sun is more intense at this elevation. Please plan accordingly. Take extra water bottles on your hikes, pack sunscreen, and pace yourself.
Out of camp adventures abound! See the separate attachments for additional information on regional golf courses (check in with our office for special discounts at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course), Lake Tahoe’s many sandy beaches, Desolation Wilderness and hiking, cycling, rock climbing, and rentals. There are several special events taking place within the Lake Tahoe Basin over the course of the week, including the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, and the Tahoe Music Festival. You can explore the
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Tahoe Special Events Calendar for additional information. Please note that Echo Lake Camp is unable to provide transportation to and from out of camp adventures.
Please email concerns to the Camp Unit: [email protected]
MOVE IN/OUT AND PARKING: You can move yourself into your tent using the small carts that are available, or upon initial arrival, some cabins are accessible by vehicle. If Camp Staffers are available, they will help you move in and out. We ask that all camper vehicles are parked in the Berkeley Camp Parking Lot or along the road. Please do not park vehicles in camp. FISHING: Fishing is available at Echo Lake. A California Fishing License is required for persons 16 years of age or older. Facilities are available for cooking your own fish, AND Echo Lake Camp does have basic fishing equipment, including rods and reels, bait, and tackle. SWIMMING: The Echo Lake Camp Swimming Pool will be open during 50 & Better Camp from 2-4 PM each day, beginning on Saturday, August 22. Swimming is always available at Echo Lake at your own risk - no lifeguards are on duty at the Lake. PING PONG & BADMINTON: Echo Lake Camp has three Ping Pong tables and one dirt badminton court. We offer all paddles, racquets, balls and birdies, however, some campers may choose to bring their own sports equipment. RESTROOMS, SHOWERS AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES: These facilities are located throughout the camp. Hot water is available in the showers and bathroom areas. Your help is asked in conserving water and energy, as we are currently experiencing a severe drought, and Echo Lake Camp must truck in water to meet our current demand. There are washers and dryers in the laundry room, and we ask. WEATHER REPORT: Before leaving home, check the long-range forecast for Echo Lake, CA. Thunderstorms frequently roll through in the afternoons, between 3-6 pm. Temperatures are typically 80 degrees during the day, and in the mid-fifties at night. Please remember to pack several layers of clothing, as temperatures can fluctuate. INTERNET / CELL PHONE / EMAIL: Cell phone reception is available at camp. Camp does not offer Wi-Fi or internet access for campers. MAIL: Mail service is available at the Echo Lake Chalet. Camp does not offer mail pick up services.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed anywhere in camp. If you must smoke, you may leave camp property to do so. Dry conditions atop Echo Summit create high fire danger in and around camp. Please use caution, and extinguish cigarette butts fully.
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Location and Directions
Echo Lake Camp is located just 15 minutes from South Lake Tahoe, CA. It takes approximately 3 hrs. to drive to camp from Berkeley, CA.
Echo Lake Camp Lot #7 Echo Lakes Rd. Echo Lake, CA 95721
Directions from Berkeley:
Take Highway 580W / I80E from Berkeley towards Sacramento. (2 miles)
Follow I80E to Sacramento. I80 will merge with US – 50E/El Dorado Freeway. (75 miles)
Take US-50E, following signs for South Lake Tahoe to Echo Lakes Road / Forest Route 11N05 (89.5 miles).
Turn left onto Echo Lakes Road / Forest Route 11N05 (1/4 mile).
Turn left onto Echo Lakes Road. Follow Echo Lakes Road ¾ mile. Echo Lake Camp will be on the right.
Communication
Visiting Echo Lake Camp Drop In Registrations and Visitors are welcome at camp as space allows. New campers can register at the Camp Office. Please Note: Our Camp Office can accept exact change in the form of Cash or Check only.
Contacting Campers In An Emergency Should you need to contact your family at camp under emergency circumstances, please do so through the Echo Lake Camp office at (530) 659-7539, or through the City of Berkeley Recreation Office at (510) 981-5150.
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PACKAGES & MAIL MAY BE SENT TO: For US Postal Service:
Camper’s Name Camp Session
Echo Lake Camp 9100 Echo Lakes Rd. Echo Lake CA, 95721
For FedEx/UPS: Camper’s Name Camp Session # Echo Lake Camp
Lot #7 Echo Lakes Rd. Echo Lake, CA 95721
Transportation
The City is pleased to offer charter bus transportation for 50+ Camp Session #1 and Session #2 this year! Please note that campers MUST RSVP if they would like to take advantage of this service, and this service may be cancelled if there is a lack of demand. The Camp has a long-term vehicle parking lot, and we encourage campers to carpool.
Echo Lake Camp Staff
Echo Lake Camp Staff are the heart of camp - energetic and personable, and are wholly dedicated to making you and your friends and family comfortable. We recruit staff that are excellent role models and represent the City of Berkeley Camps programs as such. Please ask us how we can help you have a great stay.
Accommodations & Meals
Cabins Echo Lake Camp Tents have a wooden floor and a canvas tent top. Some Tents have built in wooden bunks, while others have metal bed frames. Mattresses are provided, however, sleeping bags, sheets, and/or blankets must be provided by campers. Since it can get chilly at night, we recommend packing a warm sleeping bag, pillow, and extra blankets if desired. Since there is no electricity in any of the cabins at camp, we recommend packing a flashlight or battery powered lantern. A more complete packing list is at the end of this packet.
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Meals We provide three nutritious, well-balanced meals a day, as well as some special social events with hors d’ouevres. Meal Times are: Breakfast 8:30am Lunch 12:30pm Dinner 6:30pm All meals are served buffet style. A vegetarian option will be available at every meal. Lunch and dinner includes a salad bar in addition to an entrée and side dishes. Upon arrival at camp, please notify the office at check-in of any special dietary needs or restrictions. If you have particular needs or questions, you are welcome to contact the camp office in advance. In addition to our regular meal service, fresh fruit and snacks are available throughout the day.
Health and Safety
The health and safety of our campers is of primary concern. To ensure our camp health care providers have the information necessary in advance, please contact our camp office if you have any special medical needs or have any notable concerns that might impact your stay at camp. This may include requirements for electricity for medical purposes, utilization of a wheelchair, broken limbs, or current health complications. Our camp office may be able to accommodate special requests, but this must be arranged in advance.
Communicable Diseases, Fractures, Breaks, and Stitches Campers with communicable diseases will not be allowed to attend camp until they are free of the disease, or until he/she is no longer contagious, as determined by a doctor. Campers with fractures, breaks, or stitches must have permission from their physicians to attend camp. Doctor’s Notes must accompany campers or be submitted to the Camp office before arrival.
Camp Hygiene Standards We encourage our campers to be clean! Before every meal, campers must wash their hands, and hygiene is reinforced throughout the camp experience.
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Illness and Accidents Echo Lake Camp employs Camp Medical Staff who will be on-site during your stay at camp. They will always be available via phone or radio. Our Medical Staff will be available 24 hours a day in case of emergency. In addition to our on-site medical staff, most of our staff hold CPR and First Aid certifications. If medical treatment beyond first-aid is required, staff will make every effort to ensure appropriate care is provided, and emergency services are contacted as needed. In case of illness onset at camp, our camp’s health hut has limited capacity to keep campers in extended isolation. In our experience, campers recovering from medical conditions feel more comfortable recuperating at home. In such situations, the camp staff may help campers make arrangements for early departure.
2020 Itinerary (Schedules subject to change)
Day One:
1:30 PM Camper Check-In All campers will need to check in at the main office upon arrival. Tents will be available on a first-come first served basis, but please note, Camp will not open to campers until 10:30 AM. Campers staying for both sessions may choose to change tents for session #2 if they desire. 2:30 PM Activity Areas Open – Swimming, Archery, Arts & Crafts, etc. 3:00 PM New Camper Orientation with Camp Manager Campers will have a chance to learn about Echo Lake Camp, go over the schedule and ask questions. Meet at the green chair circle, located near the observation deck. 5:15 PM Hikers Meeting Meet at the Dining Hall to plan hikes for the weekend. There are a few short hikes around camp, including several beautiful stretches along the Pacific Crest Trail. Hiking maps and resources are available at camp. The Echo Lake Chalet offers Water Taxi service across Echo Lake. The regular cost is $12/person one way. The taxi saves 2.5 miles of hiking, and many hikers take advantage of this beautiful boat ride either at the beginning or end of their planned day hikes. Sign-up sheets for hikes will be available. Before signing up, please read all the information on top of the form.
5:45 PM “Hello Social” Meet on the Observation Deck. Hors d’oeuvres, cups, ice and punch provided.
6:30 PM Dinner
7:45 PM Evening Activities to be announced prior to Camp
8:45 PM Stargazing or Astronomy
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Days 2 & 3:
7:30 AM Tai Chi or Yoga
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Morning Activities
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 PM Afternoon Activities
2:00-4:00 PM Swimming Pool Open
6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Dancing and Games
Day 4:
8:30 AM Breakfast
11:00 AM Check Out
General Camp Information
Environment and Weather Echo Lake Camp is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at around 7,400 ft. elevation; such elevation can have an effect on the body. High altitude means thinner air, which could lead to shortness of breath and dehydration. Please be aware of the physiological effects altitude may have on you during your stay, and ensure you are consistently drinking water and taking care of your body. As camp is located in the High Sierras, weather changes occur quickly. During the day, temperatures range from 70 to 80 degrees, dropping to the low 50s at night. The sun is stronger at higher altitude and the wind picks up quick. Rain and thunderstorms can occur at camp, and mosquitoes are present during dawn and dusk. Make sure to pack sunscreen, bug repellent, and rainwear. You can find a more in depth packing list at the end of this packet.
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Recreation and Activities There are a variety of fun and exciting activities that you can take part in at Echo Lake Youth Camp. During our 50 & Better Camp Sessions, nearly all activities are Camper Led and are based on camper activities. Some examples of recreation activities offered at Echo Lake Camp include:
Swimming Pool (and at Echo Lake)
Hiking
Canoeing – we have four canoes and paddles/PFD’s available for check-out
Arts & Crafts
Archery
Table Tennis
Horseshoes
Badminton
Music / Singing / Songs
Campfires
Dances
Talent Shows
Night Hikes
Astronomy / Star Gazing
Camper Led Arts & Crafts
Out of Camp Activities, and more!
Lost & Found Echo Lake Camp collects and holds Lost & Found Items. Some items are transported back to the City of Berkeley Offices for safe keeping, however, items with no identification are kept at camp until the end of summer. Call (530) 659-7539 for inquiries. After programs conclude in early September, all items will be donated to charity. Items left in transit at the drop off or pick-up location will be returned to the City of Berkeley Recreation Office. Call (510) 981-5140 for inquiries.
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Packing List
Below is a list of recommended items your child may want to bring to help make their stay at camp more comfortable. Items highlighted in bold are strongly recommended.
ECHO LAKE CAMP PACKING CHECKLIST CLOTHING / APPAREL Jeans T- Shirts Socks! Underwear Warm pajamas Leggings / Thermal
Underwear Sweatshirts Warm Jacket Rain Jacket / Pants Shorts Belt Hat Bathing Suit Sunglasses Tank tops SHOES Closed-toe shoes (strongly recommended) Sneakers / Athletic Shoes Flip flops or Sandals (For the
tent and showers) Water Shoes
FOR THE TENT Warm Sleeping Bag Extra Blanket(s) Pillow(s) Flashlight / Headlamp Extra Batteries Twin Sheet Book(s) Playing Cards Games Magazines OTHER ITEMS Water Bottle Light Day Pack (backpack) Beach Towel Camera Guitar / Musical Instrument Pens or pencils Sketch Pad White T-Shirt or article of
clothing for Tie-Dye Supplemental
Food/Snacks/Beverages
TOILETRIES Labeled Toiletry case Medicines (turn in to Camp
Staff at Check-In) Feminine Supplies Towels Shampoo/Conditioner Toothpaste/brush Chap Stick/Lip Balm Sun Screen Wash cloth Bug Spray Eye Glasses / Contacts Contact Solution Face cleanser/wash Liquid soap Comb Moisturizer Lotion Razor
DO NOT BRING:
Fireworks, Firearms, Illegal Drugs or Paraphernalia
Note: Please remember that temperature and weather conditions at Echo Lake Camp can vary drastically from day
to day, and even from hour to hour. During the summer months we can experience cold rain showers, strong winds, and intense sunlight. Please ensure you are dressed appropriately for an outdoor camp experience. Contact
the Camps Office if you have particular questions or concerns.
Please remember to label clothing and other items with first and last name to assist with Lost & Found recovery.
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Contact Information
If you have any further questions or concerns prior to the start of youth camp please feel free to call the camp office at (530) 659-7506. Our staff are more than excited for what will surely be a fabulous week to remember! City of Berkeley Recreation Office 2701 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94705 (510) 981-5140 [email protected] www.cityofberkeley.info/camps
Echo Lake Camp Manager DC Pompey At Camp: (530) 659-7539 In Berkeley: (510) 981-6642 [email protected] Recreation Program Supervisor Craig Veramay (510) 981-6717 [email protected]
Since 1922, Berkeley Echo Lake Camp has been operated by the City of Berkeley under a Special
Use Permit through the USDA Forest Service.
