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207-244-3747
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1479 Main Street, ME-102
Mt Desert, Maine 04660
CAMPER AGES: Age 4 to 100
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Saturday to Saturday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Individuals, couples and families all enjoy AMC Echo Lake Camp. Each morning knowledgeable volunteers lead 3 hikes and one nature walk. Afternoons can be spend on the lake using camp supplied sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Three hot meals served family style in dinning hall.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Near the south end of Echo Lake in Acadia national park.
CAMP FACILITIES: 43 army style tents with cots mattresses and camp supplied bedding. Dinning hall, recreation hall, library, volley ball court, basketball hoop. Swim dock and boating equipment.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Camp is a non-profit associated with the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). Camp is run by a volunteer committee who hire a camp manger. Each week a different group of volunteer leaders plan and lead hikes, nature walks and organize in camp activities. Day to day operations are handled by a camp manager, cook and crew. As part of the AMC the philosophy of camp is to blend conservation and recreation.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: As camp is dependent on at least 5 volunteer leaders each week we are always looking for people interested in being a volunteer. Most position require wilderness first aid training.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: AMC Membership is not required, but joining does give you a discount on camp.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): There are 9 weeks of camp starting the last week of June and running through late August. Every week is a Family Camp Program at Echo Lake Camp.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: None
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: amcecholakecamp.org
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