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on Echo Lake!
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to de-rig a S

Campers excelled behind our Mastercraft
Championship ski boats as they learned to waterski,

slalom, kneeboard and wakeboard. Warren and Joe

led our incredible Ski staff and encouraged campers
to try new skills and experiment with different ski

equipment. And of course, S-Days at Laurel mean Geoff and t
he Small
BUMPERTUBING!
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Crafts Staff
Cannonba
Geoff and the Small Crafts crew took campers

through the Sailing skill levels where many
Echo Lake day
campers earned “Captain’s Bracelets” for
A perfect

Sunish, Lasers, Hobies and 420s. Paddleboarding was

all the rage on the water, and our campers took full
advantage of our leet of boards. Kayaking and canoeing

remained traditional favorites for campers of all ages. And

let’s not forget ishing aboard the “Crack of Dawn” where
campers caught (and released) a variety of freshwater game Ben masters
the boom
ish including a 21-inch largemouth bass!

Our American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim

program remains the foundation of our
Waterfront program. Devon - in her 6th

summer as Head of Swimming - directed the

Swim staff to help all campers, from beginners to
competitive swimmers, increase their endurance
reestyle form
and improve their technique. Campers loved Sweet fMadeline
from
playing at the Aquaglide Waterpark and
splashing around during Rec Swim. And Devon and the
ming Staff
Snorkeling was again a popular activity for Swim

campers interested in exploring Echo Lake’s
underwater world.

Thanks to all campers and staff for another Jackson
great summer on the Waterfront in Maine!
stand-up
paddleboards
Logan and Ian test their
See you next year,
luck on Echo Lake

Holly • Waterfront Director

Warren
, Joe andWaterfront Director
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