Camp Echo is excited to share the dates and registration details for the Summer 2026 season!

Register for Youth Camp and Family Camp Together

Camp Echo continues to offer the convenience of registering for both Youth Camp and Family Camp programs at the same time. Registration for all programs will open on the same dates, with the Early Registration Lottery running from December 2 through 12:00 p.m. on December 9, and Open Enrollment beginning January 6.

Summer 2026 Dates

The season kicks off Memorial Day Weekend with Family Camp, followed by Youth Camp programs beginning in early June.

Highlights for 2026:

• All Youth Camp sessions will run Sunday through Friday.
• The Traditional Camp season will begin with three (3) one-week sessions.
• Session 2 will be offered as a two-week session for Teen & Adventure Trip programs.
• There will not be a two-week Traditional Camp program from June 14–26. However, campers may register for both Session 2A and Session 2B to create their own two-week experience, with the option to add a stayover between sessions for an additional fee.

A complete list of session dates and grade-level offerings for Youth Camp is available on the on the Dates & Rates page.

Family Camp session dates can be found on the Family Camp page.

The rates for all 2026 programs will be posted by Monday, November 3.

EARLY SUMMER ADVANTAGE. When making plans to attend with friends, consider early summer dates (Sessions 1-3). In recent years, these sessions have had lower demand during the early registration period, which makes it easier to get into limited enrollment Teen Programs and to align enrollment with friends.

Affordable Rates for All

Camp Echo is committed to making summer camp accessible to every camper. Three pricing options are available, along with a monthly auto-draft payment plan and a pay-as-you-go option. Sliding–scale fee assistance is also offered. Details are available on the Fee Assistance page.

Attend a Virtual Info Night on October 21

Join the Camp Echo team for a Virtual Info Night on Tuesday, October 21, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. Whether you’re new to Camp Echo or a returning family, Info Night is the best way to preview what’s coming this summer before registration opens! Learn about 2026 youth program highlights, get insider tips for the Early Registration Lottery, and have your questions answered in a live Q&A. Use this link to sign up.

Early Registration Begins December 2!

Due to high demand, early registration is strongly recommended for Camp Echo’s 2026 season. The Early Registration Lottery will be open from December 2 through 12:00 p.m. (CST) on December 9. This is a great opportunity for both returning and new campers to secure a spot in Youth Camp and Family Camp programs.

Please note: the lottery is not first come, first served—you may submit your application anytime during the 8-day window. To increase your chances, especially for Teen Programs, be sure to rank multiple preferred sessions when applying.

Open enrollment begins January 6.

For more information, visit the Register for Camp webpage.