2:10 PM CT: The buses are on Dempster! It's the homestretch and the buses should arrive McGaw YMCA Evanston at 2:22 PM CT. This will be our last post of the day AND the youth camp season, unless there is an unexpected delay. Thank you for your support on this adventure!

2:02 PM CT: The buses are on I-94, approaching Touhy. 20 minutes from the Y! Estimated arrival McGaw YMCA Evanston is 2:22 PM CT. If parents/guardians aren't already there, please get there to check-in with photo ID before the bus arrives.

1:30 PM CT: The buses are on I-90/94, passing through the Loop. 47 minutes away from the Y. Estimated arrival McGaw YMCA Evanston is 2:17 PM CT.

1:00 PM CT: The buses are in Illinois! They are on I-90 and will be taking I-90/94 through Chicago to Dempster. Current ETA is 2:15 PM CT McGaw YMCA Evanston but traffic is building and a later arrival is possible.

11:55 AM CT: The buses are at the Michigan-Indiana Welcome Center rest stop on I-94 for a quick driver break. On track for 2:00-2:30 PM CT arrival McGaw YMCA Evanston, but traffic could get worse as the buses move through Chicago.

10:30 AM CT: The buses departed at 9:10 AM CT and are already through Grand Rapids. Making good time right now but too early to know what Chicago traffic will do. Stay tuned for more updates!

8:30 AM CT: The Session 6 buses are here at camp, getting loaded up and ready for the trip home! Last big trip of the season!

The Session 6 buses arrived at 3:09 PM ET! Staff are greeting campers and ready for an action-packed final week of camp!

The Session 6 buses to Camp Echo have nearly arrived. Estimated arrival time is 3:15 PM ET.

3:00 PM CT: the buses have exited I-94 onto Dempster and should arrive McGaw YMCA Evanston around 3:15 PM CT. Please head over now to check-in. This will be our last post because it’s the homestretch!

2:40 PM CT: The buses are passing through downtown Chicago, nearly passed the Loop. Lots of traffic on I-90, estimated arrival McGaw YMCA Evanston is 3:05-3:15 PM CT. Please arrive early to check-in with photo ID.

1:20 PM CT: Buses are nearing Indiana and traffic is… getting worse. Based on current traffic, arrival time is getting later. ETA between 2:45 and 3:15 PM CT.

12:30 PM CT: buses are nearing Chesterton, IN on I-94. Traffic is picking up, looking like 2:30-3:00 PM CT arrival McGaw YMCA Evanston

12:00 PM CT: Buses are at Indiana rest stop for a quick driver break. Still on track to arrive McGaw YMCA Evanston between 2 and 3 PM CT, likely no sooner than 2:30 PM but stay tuned!

11:15 AM CT: Buses are nearly to I-94 in Michigan. Still on track for arrival McGaw YMCA Evanston between 2 and 3 PM CT.

Buses are making good progress, south of Grand Rapids and estimated McGaw YMCA Evanston between 2 and 3 PM CT. Let’s hope Lollapalooza traffic isn’t too crazy!

Session 5 buses left at 10:08 AM ET. More updates coming en route!

The Session 5 buses have arrived!

Buses are north of Grand Rapids and estimated to arrive at Camp Echo at 3:00 PM ET.

Session 5 buses are on their way and in Michigan. Estimated to arrive at 2:55 PM ET at Camp Echo.