McGaw Y employees Amiee Woodrow (left) and Bernard Rocca were selected for two YMCA leadership programs to strengthen their respective roles at Camp Echo. EVANSTON, IL – McGaw YMCA proudly announces that employees Bernard Rocca and Amiee Woodrow will represent Camp Echo nationally and internationally in two unique YMCA leadership programs. Bernard Rocca (he/him), Camp Echo Executive Director, has been chosen to lead a cohort of McGaw YMCA leaders through the YMCA Annual Giving Academy. This year-long program equips YMCA leaders across the nation with essential fundraising skills in support of the Y mission. Participants learn best practices and strategies to develop successful fundraising programs, focusing on areas like year-round planning, major gift cultivation, stewardship, and data-driven donor engagement. Bernard is one of 77 YMCA leaders nationwide selected to lead their association’s engagement in the Academy. He plans to use this experience to continue building upon Camp Echo’s strong history […]

Camp Echo is pleased to announce dates and rates for the summer 2024 camp season. Dates for the Summer 2024 Season For those eager to plan their summer adventure, the 2024 season will kick off on Memorial Day Weekend for Family Camp, and on June 6 for Youth Camp programs. A list of session dates for both Youth Camp and Family Camp programs is available on the Dates & Rates page. In addition, an overview of the 2024 Youth Camp programs categorized by grade level and session can be found on the new Programs At-A-Glance page. Affordable Rates for All Camp Echo is committed to providing a fun and affordable summer camp experience for every camper. To make camp budget-friendly, Camp Echo offers three pricing options, a monthly auto-draft payment plan, and a pay-as-you-go option. Sliding–scale fee assistance is also available. Learn more on the Dates & Rates page. For

Join the incredible team at McGaw YMCA’s Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan! We’re on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about making summer camp a place where we create community, and where all campers belong and can grow in spirit, mind, and body. Camp Echo is now hiring a variety of positions for Summer 2024, and each role is a vital component of the camp’s success. Whether you thrive on constant interaction with campers or prefer to work behind the scenes, there’s a place for you at Camp Echo. Be a part of an unforgettable summer adventure! View the listing of job openings here. Please note the following application due dates for Summer 2024. December 1: Team Leaders, Returning International Staff, Junior Staff (Round 1) January 1: Activity Specialists, Trip Guides, Teen Staff, Wellness Staff, Support Staff February 1: Traditional Camp Counselors, Teen Staff, Junior Staff (Round 2) March