Philosophy

Mission:At Echo Adventure Camp, we strive to offer a safe, adventurous atmosphere

where children explore their imaginations while gaining a respect for nature.

We place emphasis on experiences that are fun, challenging, educational, and

compliment health and wellness. Echo Adventure Camp fosters personal

growth, as a variety of diverse activities provide the campers with

opportunity to develop self-esteem, lasting relationships, and social skills.

Philosophy

Vision:Echo Adventure Camp exists to equip and empower campers to become enthusiastic leaders who influence their community. We hope to develop strong individuals with an increasing appreciation of one another and the natural world.

Organized camping trends

• 90 % increase in organized camping

in the past 20 years

• Experiential education

• Youth development

Echo Adventures

• Interact with nature

• Face-to-face interactions

• Community & Parent Involvement

Water Adventures

Water Adventures

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Hiking and Survival Skills

Hiking and Survival Skills

Facilities

• Cabins

• Lodge

• Amphitheater

Facilities

• Challenge course elements

• Sports facilities

Staffing

• Who

• Certifications

• Safety

• Ratios

Camp Director:Hana Jady

References

Durlak, J. A., & Weissberg, R. P. (2007). The impact of after-school programs that promote personal and social skills. Chicago, IL: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning.

Ramsing, R. (2011, September). Organized camping: Explanations, types, values. REC 424. Lecture conducted at Western Kentucky

University, Bowling Green, KY.