This is the type of experience that you think of when you want your kids to experience the type of summer camp of previous generations. They swim in the lake, climb walls, go tubing, fish, paddleboard, just spend the day outdoors. My daughter has gone here for years. She has made so many new friends, had so many great experiences, and looks forward to going every summer. The counselors are great and really connect with the kids. Highly recommend!
I love this camp. I camped her 30 years ago when I was in scouts and now my kids are camping here. Its amazing to see all the changes that have been made to the camp, especially the water activities. The current ranger is doing a great job here. Cant wait till the summer when aquatics camp starts up again.
The kids 13 and 8 loved this camp. The variety of activities was excellent. They are ready to go again. It rained part of everyday but the kids were kept busy. The counselors are organized and the kids loved them. Great experiences fir kids.
My advice is to wear sandals or flipflops because there is mud everywhere walking up to the swimming pool and you will sink. They have an area by the pool to rinse off your feet, but not another spot to rinse feet after walking through the mud again after being at the pool.
All three of my kids have been to this camp. It’s the one camp they all can agree on. They ask to go back each year. The younger ones get to try a little of everything. When they are 10 years old they can pick their schedule themselves. They come home tired, dirty and happy. Just the way summer camp should be!
My kids have been coming to Camp Echockotee for Aquatics Camp for the past 12 summers. My older son enjoyed camp so much, that he volunteered as a counselor one summer as well!
My younger son has been going since his early days as a Voyager (younger campers). Aquatics Camp is a day camp that offers a very wide range of activities to keep kids very active & involved.
Being located at the Boy Scouts River Base - there's plenty of water-related fun: waterskiing, tubing, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing & swimming (in their pool) to name a few. Kids can also get introduced to new activities like rock climbing, archery and bb shooting. For Scouts, there are merit badge opportunities as well. For the overnight camp experience - campers have the option to stay one night before camp is over.
The facilities are clean & well organized, the staff is friendly & cordial. Dropping off is always tough, because I'd love to stay and have some fun too!
My kids have gone to this camp for four years now. The older one is disappointed he has aged out this year. They have so many options of fun activities and come home exhausted after each day of fun.
I know of no other day camp with such a wide variety of activities is offered. Learn to drive a motor boat, tube, water ski, sail, or learn a new skill. My son encountered a couple of bullies the first day (kids can be jerks) but the camp director and counselors addressed the situation quickly and ensured he felt comfortable. Hands down, this was the best camp experience he has ever had (and he's been to A LOT of camps).
Not worth the money if you have smaller children. They let them play in the pool mostly. I had to request "swimming lessons." According my 8 y/o, making "unicorn poop" was the lesson in science class. Daily, they were sent home with watercolor paintings that were more appropriate for preschool. My kids were begging to go back to their daycare by Wednesday. This camp may keep the older kids entertained because they get to pick their own activities. However, this place is definitely not for little ones.
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