“This was the first year my daughter has attended Camp ECHO and she cannot wait to go back next year!”
“This is a great program! My kiddo loves going and making new friends!”
“You always do a fantastic job of hiring counselors that work well with the kids. I appreciate seeing the roster and knowing that many of them are college aged students focusing on early education, physical fitness related or other health related majors. They are setting a great example for younger ones. Thank you!”
– Comments taken from Camp ECHO parent surveys.
Camp ECHO and ECHO Extreme
This camp is jam-packed with a variety of non-stop activities that will keep your child going for the entire day. The majority of the day is spent outside at the Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area where children play, exercise, gain independence, learn life skills, make friends, and much more. In addition to arts, crafts, sports, and games, campers will explore the outdoors through fishing, hiking, scavenger hunts, and more. There will also be swim days, theme days, and weekly field trips.
We are looking forward to delivering an outstanding, fun, and safe camp experience for our community and will follow any new COVID-19 guidance. Masks will be optional for camp.
Camp ECHO is for children in grades K – 5th. ECHO Extreme is for teens in grades 6th – 8th. The youngest age for Camp ECHO is 5 years old and the camper must be entering kindergarten in the fall. If your child is younger than 5 years old, or is 5 and not entering kindergarten, please consider Sunshine Camp.
Camp Orientation - June 2
Parents and campers are invited to join us as we kick off the summer with a camp orientation. This orientation will be held Thursday, June 2 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area. This is a great opportunity to meet Camp ECHO staff, tour the site, and get your questions answered. We will see you there!
Multi-Session Reward
Attend six or more full week sessions of camp per child to receive a $25 Park District gift certificate. Multi-session rewards can only be earned on select camps.
Flex Camp
Same great camp experience for families who are looking for only a couple of days each camp week. Flex Camp is available on Monday and Wednesday only.
Before & After Camp
Extend your child's day of fun with before and after camp activities. Before and after camp is available for Camp ECHO campers from 7:00 - 8:30 am and from 3:30 - 6:00 pm. A separate registration and payment of additional fees are required.
Sessions
Location: Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area, 1520 Crystal Lake Avenue, Cary
Hours: Drop Off: 8:30 – 9:00 am / Camp Activities: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm / Pick Up: 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Before & After Camp Hours: 7:00 – 8:30 am & 3:30 – 6:00 pm. Additional fees and registration required.
Camp ECHO: Children entering grades K – 5th in the fall
ECHO Extreme: Children entering grades 6th – 8th in the fall
| Program | Day | Date | Regular R/NR Fee |
Newsletter |
| Session 1 (5 Day) | M-F | 6/6-6/10 | $140/$205 | view |
| Session 1 (Flex) | M&W | 6/6 & 6/8 | $70/$105 | See Above |
| Session 2 (5 Day) | M-F | 6/13-6/17 | $140/$205 | view |
| Session 2 (Flex) | M&W | 6/13 & 6/15 | $70/$105 | See Above |
| Session 3 (5 Day) | M-F | 6/20-6/24 | $140/$205 | view |
| Session 3 (Flex) | M&W | 6/20 & 6/22 | $70/$105 | See Above |
| Session 4 (5 Day) | M-F | 6/27-7/1 | $140/$205 | view |
| Session 4 (Flex) | M&W | 6/27 & 6/29 | $70/$105 | See Above |
| Session 5 (5 Day) | Tu-F | 7/5-7/8 | $112/$168 | view |
| Session 5 (Flex) | N/A | N/A | N/A | . |
| Session 6 (5 Day) | M-F | 7/11-7/15 | $140/$205 | . |
| Session 6 (Flex) | M&W | 7/11 & 7/13 | $70/$105 | . |
| Session 7 (5 Day) | M-F | 7/18-7/22 | $140/$205 | . |
| Session 7 (Flex) | M&W | 7/18 & 7/20 | $70/$105 | . |
| Session 8 (5 Day) | M-F | 7/25-7/29 | $140/$205 | . |
| Session 8 (Flex) | M&W | 7/25 & 7/27 | $70/$105 | . |
| Session 9 (5 Day) | M-F | 8/1-8/5 | $140/$205 | . |
| Session 9 (Flex) | M&W | 8/1 & 8/3 | $70/$105 | . |
| Session 10 (5 Day) | M-F | 8/8-8/12 | $140/$205 | . |
| Session 10 (Flex) | M&W | 8/8 & 8/10 | $70/$105 | . |
How to Register
Register your child in the grade level he/she is entering in the fall. Registrations are accepted only at carypark.com, or by completing a Camp ECHO and/or Before and After Camp registration form found in this brochure or online. Registration forms may be mailed, faxed (847.639.6290) or dropped off at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.
Full payment of the first session of attendance is required at time of registration. All other sessions are required to be paid in full 7 days prior to the start of each week. A Cary Park District payment plan can be arranged for camp registrations. Payment options include cash, check, Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express. Details and forms for payment plans are available at the Community Center or at carypark.com.
All participants are required to have a new and updated 2022 Emergency Card AND Camper Code of Conduct form filled out and on file before the first day of camp. Those forms can be emailed to ebarge@carypark.com, mailed, faxed (847.639.6290) or dropped off at the Community Center. All forms including the registration forms, Emergency Card, Camper Code of Conduct, plus additional forms such as the Friend Request, Release of Child Form, and additional medical forms are available here.
If you need to withdraw your child from camp, a withdrawal form must be completed and turned in to the program manager. You can email it to ebarge@carypark.com, mail, fax (847.639.6290), or drop it off at the Community Center. Withdrawal forms will not be accepted at the camp site. Withdrawal forms are available at the Community Center or online at carypark.com
To ensure proper staff to camper ratio, all camp registrations must be received no later than 12:00 pm the Thursday prior to camp.