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Camp Echo Home / Essentials / Packing Lists

Packing Lists

Traditional Camp and On-Site Teens

Camp Echo takes pride in offering a traditional, and rustic, summer camp experience. The packing list reflects what is needed to ensure every camper has what they need to enjoy their experience to the fullest. Included is a list of what not to bring, which includes all items that are not allowed at Camp Echo.

1 Week Packing List for the following programs:

  • Traditional Camp (Sessions 1 & 6)
  • TYC

2 Week Packing List for the following programs:

  • Traditional Camp (Sessions 2, 3, 4 & 5)
  • LIT
  • CIT

Rangers and Pathfinders Packing List

Voyagers Packing List

Adventure Trips

Making sure that you have all of the right gear for your trip can be a bit daunting. Listed below are all of the trips that are going out this summer. While a lot of the gear is the same from trip to trip there are specific things for each trip. Make sure that you click on the right list for your trip.

Mini-Blazers Packing List

Trailblazers Packing List

Superior Backpacking Packing List

Upper Peninsula Paddleventures

Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Packing List

Porcupine Mountains Backpacking Packing List

Georgian Bay Sea Kayak Packing List

Isle Royale Adventurers 

Rockies Backpacking packing List

Cascades Backpacking Packing List

Family Camp

At Family Camp, families need many of the same things that our summer campers need. However, experienced campers often choose to bring a few extra items to make their cabin feel like home.

The recommended Family Camp packing list can be found in the Family Camp Handbook.

Local Partnerships

Bring your lists/mention Camp Echo, or use the coupon code “ECHO” online, to receive 10% off non-sale items from Uncle Dan’s (847-475-7100, 901 Church Street).

Looking for fun games, toys, or care package ideas? Mention Camp Echo when you visit Becky & Me Toys (847-942-1030, 620 Grove Street) and 10% of purchases will be donated back to Camp Echo’s scholarship fund!

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1000 Grove St,
Evanston, IL 60201
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3782 S Triangle Tr,
Fremont, MI 49412
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