Why do trips that fly out of Chicago still begin at Echo?
We begin all our summer trips at Echo for several reasons. We have a fully-stocked Trip Center at Echo, with all the food and group gear for each trip; campers and their guides participate in the process of “packing out” for the trip. Most trip groups will use one of Echo’s high or low challenge courses to build a cohesive spirit and to come together as a working team. There’s also the fun of simply being at Echo, the enjoyment of an opening campfire, the camaraderie of spending some time with the other teen groups, and the excitement of bidding farewell to all the younger campers.
