Camp Echo Lake

Camp Echo Lake offers Junior Camp for campers entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, with group programming focused on group dynamics and a sense of community. It also offers Inter Camp for campers entering 6th and 7th grade, Senior Camp for campers entering 8th, 9th, and 10th grade, 4N4 for campers entering 10th grade, L.I.T for campers entering 11th grade, and a Starter Program for campers entering 3rd and 4th grade in their first summer at camp, with a shorter session and an option to extend for the full season.

Programs

• Junior Camp — Entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade · A focus on group programming to promote positive group dynamics and a sense of community.
• Inter Camp — Entering 6th & 7th Grade · Increased electives in order to pursue interests on a deeper level.
• Senior Camp — Entering 8th, 9th & 10th Grade · Summer experiences that bridge the gap from childhood to adolescence.
• 4N4 — Entering 10th Grade · Four weeks out west and three weeks in camp.
• L.I.T — Entering 11th Grade · The ultimate leadership experience.
• Starter Program — For campers entering 3rd and 4th grades only, in their first summer at camp only · $12,500 · A shorter session with an option to extend for the full season. Space is limited and enrollment is first-come, first-served. A $2,000 non-refundable deposit is required.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–17 years old
• Price range: $12,500
• Current session: Summer 2027 (Jun 27–Aug 14, 2027); Starter Program session (Jun 27–Jul 25, 2027)

About the provider

Camp Echo Lake has been in operation since 1946. The directors are Tony Stein and Laurie Rinke. Its mission is to be a loving and supportive camp community that looks for and cultivates the best in every camper and staff member, and it is dedicated to Human Development.

Camp Echo Lake is a full season co-ed sleep away camp in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Summer tours are conducted Thursday through Sunday while camp is in session, except Parent’s Visiting Day. Private tours are conducted for each visiting family. S’more Camp is held on Saturday, July 11th & Saturday, August 1st, 2026. Camp season opens Sunday, June 27th, 2027; Parent Visiting Day is Saturday, July 17th, 2027; camp season ends Saturday, August 14th, 2027. Camper tuition for 2026 is $17,400. Baggage and Senior Village trip fees constitute the only additional expenses.

What families say

“The feeling of “home” that is cultivated at CEL is amazing.There is so much care that goes into all the decisions that are made and the overall concern for each and every child is evident in those decisions. It’s a magical place.” — Camp Parent

“Echo Lake has helped our children grow in character and experience joy on so many levels in ways that our family couldn’t accomplish at home.” — Camp Parent

“CEL offers a perfect balance of strong athletics, relationship building, and human development with a focus on compassion. These values support personal development, growth, and independence.” — Camp Parent

Last updated August 26, 2026.