Nature Camp at Echo Hill – Where Adventure Meets Discovery
Get ready for a summer of adventure at Echo Hill Park! Designed for campers ages 4–14, with a Counselor in Training option for older youth, this nature based camp blends outdoor exploration with fun and friendship. Campers enjoy hands on discovery, guided activities and weekly pizza while building confidence and lasting connections. Echo Hill is a unique partnership between the YMCA and the County Parks & Recreation Division, combining environmental education with high energy youth leadership. Financial assistance is available to help make camp accessible for all families.
YMCA Echo Hill Camp Offers:
- Nature camp for grades K-7
- Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for ages 12-14
- Weekly pizza lunch included
- Financial assistance available
Specialty Nature Camps at Echo Hill Camp:
Whether your child loves animals, science, the outdoors, or simply being active and having fun, Nature Camp at Echo Hill delivers an exciting, enriching summer they’ll never forget.
- Wilderness Warriors – Build outdoor skills, confidence, and resilience
- Water Wonders – Dive into aquatic ecosystems and splash into discovery
- Herptile Heroes – Get up close with reptiles and amphibians
- Fur, Paws & Claws – Explore mammals and animal habitats
- Flower Power – Discover plants, pollinators, and the magic of growing things
- Fintastic Adventures – Learn about fish, streams, and water life
- Environmental Explorers – Become a steward of the earth through hands-on exploration
Camp Highlights
Nature Camp
Full day and half day options for children K-7th grade
Adventure Day Camps
Traditional day camp with kids group by grade and participating in camp activities with weekly themes.
Counselor in Training
CIT Camps for ages 13-14
Summer Camp at the Y
Why Summer Camp at Echo Hill Park?
Flexible scheduling
with weekly full-day and extended care options
Weekly themes
Including activities and special events
Pizza Friday
for all campers!
Specialty Camps
with an emphasis on nature
Age-appropriate curriculum
that encourages learning, exploration and fun
CIT Camps
For grades 8-10
Parent Information Sessions
Summer Membership
Purchase a Y SUMMER MEMBERSHIP and receive member pricing for camp and programs at ALL of our locations! Membership runs Jun 1-Aug 31.
Youth $124
Teen $188
Family 1 $407
Family 2 $467
Echo Hill Summer Camp FAQ
Yes, the YMCA offers summer camp in Echo Hill Park this year!
The YMCA Echo Hill Park camp is located in the park on a beautifully wooded campus offering the best environment for learning about nature. Indoor and outdoor spaces are available for shelter from rain and extreme temperatures!
YMCA Echo Hill summer camp is a unique camp program and a powerhouse partnership between the YMCA and the County Parks & Recreation Division, bringing together two incredible teams to create the best nature-based camp experience in the area. It truly is the best of both worlds:
- County environmental experts sharing their deep knowledge of nature, wildlife, and ecosystems
- YMCA’s high-energy youth leaders delivering fun, teamwork, confidence-building, and unforgettable camp moments
