Five-Day Regular Schedule

For the five days participants follow our typical daily schedule. This schedule starts off with flag raising, during which the entire camp gathers to greet one another, and Morning Reflection, a thought or piece of advice for the day. After breakfast and service tasks, participants go to three instructional Camptivity classes. The classes remain the same for all five days.

After a busy morning, Voyagers join their group for lunch in the dining hall and then retire to their cabins for Saska. Saska is a rest period, during which participants can re-charge and relax by doing quiet activities such as napping, writing letters home, or reading. On most days, Voyagers will be with their group and seperate from main camp for the remainder of the day. During this time, counselors and participants decide on group activities that build cohesivness and focus on community living. Occasionaly, Voyagers participate in Fun Swim and can choose to go swimming, skiing, sailing, practice their archery skills, visit Trading Post, or play sports on the field.

Voyagers eat dinner in the Dining Hall and typically remain with the Voyager group for the rest of the evening. They enjoy time as a group swimming, using our team elements course, or participating in a teen evening program.

Before retiring for the night, participants share the triumphs of their day, listen to others, and set goals for a new day during Taps Talk.

Voyagers have a Two-Night Overnight and go on High Ropes

Voyagers take a break from the regular five-day schedule to spend two nights at one of Echo's overnight sites. For the first night, they venture out directly after fun swim, cook a meal as a group, and enjoy time with each other. During the next day, they have the option to go on our high ropes course. While on the course, they can overcome personal fears, complete tasks as a group, and test their physical abilities. At Echo, all activities are "challenge by choice," which means that participants have the option to go on the high ropes course. If they feel uncomfortable or do not want to participate, they are encouraged to discuss their options with their counselor. After an invigorating afternoon on high ropes, the groups heads back to their overnight site to revel in the accomplishments and enjoy another evening meal together.

Departure Day

On the morning of departure, participants attend a regular breakfast and complete their service task. They spend the remainder of the morning packing their belongings and collecting lost and found items within their cabin At 10:30 camp time, participants load the busses, which depart for the McGaw YMCA in Evanston promptly at 11:00 camp time (10:00 in Chicago). Each camper is provided with a sack lunch for the bus ride home. Bus progress towards Evanston is posted on the internet. Please follow the bus updates link on our home page.

Daily Schedule

8:00	Wake-up
8:20	Flag Raising
8:30	Morning Reflection
	Waiters Dismissed to Dining Hall
8:45	Breakfast
9:15	Cabin Cleanup, Service Tasks
	Overnights Return
9:45	Camptivity Class #1
10:55	Camptivity Class #2
12:05	Camptivity Class #3
1:05	Watier's Call
1:20	Lunch
2:15	Saska
3:30	Group Activity
	Voyagers Occasionally Participate in Fun Swim at 5:15
6:30	Dinner
8:30	Group Activity or Teen Evening Program
9:30	Return to Cabin, Prepare for Bed, Taps Talk
10:00	Taps ... All Quiet