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    Choosing a summer camp: How did folks choose Echo Hill Camp?

    10/20/2014

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    Here at Echo Hill, we know that choosing a summer camp that fits the needs of your child can be a daunting task.  Should it be close to home or across the country?  Should you try and choose a camp where you already know some of the campers? Or should you choose a camp that is completely new, even if that makes your camper a littler nervous? What activities and program structure works for your child?  These are just a few of the questions that run through parents heads prior to settling on a summer camp. So how did we choose Echo Hill? How does anyone land upon that one summer camp that they hope will be apart of their lives for years to come? Take a look below at the 4 ways Echo Hillers and many other camp-bound families made their decisions for the first summer of overnight camp.
    1. Proximity to home  
     The thought of spending all or a portion of the summer away from home startles some kids, while others embrace the idea of driving long distances—or even flying (both domestically and internationally)—to get to their summer paradise.  From Saudi Arabia, the UK, and France to a 20 minute drive from Camp Road, Echo Hill has hosted campers from all over. There are many reasons why they chose that distance, but either way this creates a diverse camp culture that is attractive to parents from all over the world.
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    2. Who you know ahead of time?
    Many campers go to summer camps with friends from school as this might help facilitate the process of meeting new people. However, others are fond of the idea of not knowing anyone ahead of time. This helps reduce all expectations of how to act and allows campers to start their summer camp experience with a blank slate. There is no right or wrong answer. We have had campers from both of these perspectives and the only consistent outcome that we notice is that new friends are made either way. This is a personal choice and most summer camps should support both ideas, as we do. If you are nervous about sending a camper somewhere alone, then mention this to the summer camp. They should be more than happy to help your child make new friends. After all, that should be a priority for every summer camp!
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    3. Alumni Parents
    Many summer camps, including Echo Hill, have been in business long enough to see multiple generations of campers pass through the campus.  Some parents even met at summer camp! So it goes without saying that when searching for a summer camp, prior allegiances from an adult’s childhood could play a role in narrowing down the options. If not that, then at least look at summer camps with a strong alumni network, because someday your children’s children could be there!    
    4. What might your child do with their summer?
    You should also keep in mind the general theme of the summer camps you are looking at, how they are run, and what your child can gain from them. Some camps specialize in one area, like competitive sports camps or drama camps, while others are well rounded. Many folks chose Echo Hill due to its well rounded yet flexible program where campers can go with a focus in mind, but are not limited to that focus if a new activity sparks interest while attending.    
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    Now that the summers over, here's how to prepare for next summer!

    10/1/2014

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    Another amazing summer is in the books here at Echo Hill. Both boys and girls sides are empty and the deer and bunnies have retaken their off season living areas. They seem to miss all the fun that was had and we sure know that we do. We know that it can be tough to leave Echo Hill  and that you might miss your camp friends, however we know that you are also going to have a great fall, winter, and spring. We can't wait to hear about them next summer! 

    In order to help, here are 5 things you can do to help relive the memories of your summer here at Echo Hill Camp!

    1) Recap your favorite moments of the summer and send them to us! 
    We'd love to hear about your summer, so with permission from your parents feel free to send us an email at info@echohillcamp.com or send us a letter! 
    2) Watch the new Echo Hill Video
    We tried to capture every amazing moment this summer so that we can relive our experiences and share them with everyone. Right now we have a "teaser" uploaded to our homepage. Try and watch it and not smile. We dare you. Our full length camp video should be ready shortly...stay tuned!
    3) Subscribe to this blog
    A great way to stay in touch with us is to subscribe to our blog. We will be updating it every few weeks, providing summer camp tips and updating everyone with the latest Echo Hill Camp news!
    4) Come back to the Reunion
    Reunion is right around the corner! Once everything is set we'll be posting the information on this blog as well as reaching out directly to you guys. So keep your eye on the mail or on the blog because we hope to see all of you!
    5) Get ready for next summer!
    We strive to make every summer the best summer in history, and what would Echo Hill be without all of you. It's never to early to sign up for next summer or to ask us or your parents questions about how to enroll. We can't wait and will be waiting eagerly to get on with another slambanging summer here on the Eastern Shore!

    Sincerely,
    Your Echo Hill Family

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