about us echo hill philosophy camp history executive & administrative staff 2013 facts about facilities and programs frequently asked questions uncle tom 50 years of camp pictures directions teen leadership camp i and ii program description 2013 campers camper newspaper frequently asked questions 50 years of camp pictures facts about facilites & programs teen leadership camp i and ii program description 2013 parents 2013 camper forms and key information facts about facilites & programs frequently asked questions links teen leadership camp i and ii program description 2013 announcement of the 60th anniversaryalumni and family reunion accommodations in the hill country nearecho hill ranch alumni please submit contact information alumni corner 50 years of camp pictures announcement of the 60th anniversaryalumni and family reunion accommodations in the hill countrynear echo hill ranch staff returning staff job application counselor application employee conduct release of liability health insurance & internet policy counselor s packing list who s on staff for 2013 2013 registration and schedules 2013 tuitions discounts and refund policy to register for 2013 first time registration click here . returning camper or already registered click here to choose your session edit info or make payments online family camp video 2012 click here to learn about our 3rd annual foster family camp and make a tax deductible donation camp store send me more information camp videos camp songs writer s corner 50 years of camp photos facebook guestbook for further information click here . camp philosophy and mission the summer of 2013 will be the 61st camp season at echo hill ranch as a family owned children s camp in a beautiful 400 acre valley in the heart of the texas hill country . what sets echo hill apart from all other camps is not only the rustic ranch setting but a camp philosophy that has remained unique and relevant to urban families across texas and the united states since 1952 we believe that children thrive best in a summer camp environment that is non competitive child centered electronics free and nature focused . we welcome boys and girls from ages 6 15 and offer a teen leadership camp for 16 17 year olds . we have a four three and one week introductory camp sessions . who we are roger friedman phd a clinical and organizational psychologist and his wife roz beroza friedman msw a clinical social worker are the camp directors and have over thirty years of professional experience in working with children families and residential camping . roger and roz hire and supervise all staff and are in direct contact with all parents and campers before and during camp . the camp was founded in 1952 by dr. tom and min friedman and is now owned by their children roger kinky and marcie friedman . echo hill is licensed as a residential youth camp by the texas state department of health services and is a founding member of c.a.m.p. activity leaders are certified as american red cross water safety instructors camp wrangler nra instructor wilderness first responders sports trainer master naturalist and graduates of the national outdoor leadership programs . our community and activities echo hill is a close knit cooperative community where all ranchers and counselors know each other by name because enrollment is limited to 125 boys and girls and there is at least one bunk house counselor for every four campers . camp programming is organized around the bunkhouse group with emphasis on team work and inclusion and learning new social and physical skills . the average age of staff is 22 and 95 % of the counselors were former echo hill campers and teen leaders . sixty percent of the campers are second generation and thirty percent are third generation and we are proud to report a camper return rate of 92 % for the past seven years . echo hill provides an incredible range of traditional activities a full daily schedule that encourages campers to try to new skills as well as improve existing ones an extensive outdoor education and wilderness backpacking program and creative camper led sabbath services on friday night that include singing storytelling and israeli dancing . please plan now to provide your child with a summer of fun relaxation skill development and self fulfillment at echo hill . it s the best place to spend the summer what s new further reflections on closing camp august 15 2013 announcement of camp closing july 23 2013 echo hill founder named camp legend by association texas jewish post february 7 2013 2013 winter open houses in dallas austin and houston 2013 summer schedule & tuitions a mosaic of memories echo hill turns 60 ... texas jewish post june 12 2012 kerrville dailytimes family tradition 7.18.2012 texas jewish post without electronics nature is in control at echo hill april 14 2011 bellaire buzz bunknotes march 2010 texas jewish post echo hill offers life lessons january 2010 texas jewish post parents praise echo hill april 2010 camp videos and bunk songs video of 2011 foster family camp camp countdown recommended links how to get to the ranch enter your starting address contact us about us campers parents alumni 2013 schedule summer address echo hill ranch 965 echo hill road medina texas 78055 tel 830 589 7739 fax 830 589 2520 email ehranch aol.com winter address 8601 georgia avenue suite 810 silver spring md 20910 tel 830 589 7739 fax 301 588 4041 email ehranch aol.com powered by db software solutions