Erin Wolf's Leadership Shines at ECCC Annual Conference
The Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers (ECCC) held their annual gathering earlier this month at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina, bringing together over 140 camp and retreat professionals from across the country. The weeklong event is a vital space for learning, collaboration, and spiritual renewal for those committed to faith-based outdoor ministry. This year, one leader in particular stood out for outstanding contributions. We could not be more proud of Erin Wolf, Camp Director for EpiscoWisco Camp in the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin.
Worship and Music
As the lead and organizing musician, Erin played a pivotal role in the conference’s worship and music. In addition, Erin served as a panelist for the Worship, Music, & Liturgy session, sharing expertise on the intersection of music, faith formation, and community building within camp ministry.
"Erin is highly valued in the ECCC world for her perspective on camp,” wrote Bekah Scolare, Communications and Member Support Coordinator for ECCC. Erin’s contributions are especially meaningful in how worship experiences are curated to honor tradition and innovation. By thoughtfully balancing familiar music with lesser-known, camp-specific songs, worship remains accessible and enriching. Reflecting on Erin’s leadership, Scolare noted, “At our post-event staff meeting, one point that we called out to keep for next year was the way Erin expertly balanced center-specific songs (so the community got to learn new ones!) and songs we all knew.” This intentionality fosters a more profound connection among conference attendees, helping them engage more fully in worship.
EpiscoWisco Shaping the Future
Beyond musicianship, Erin has established a reputation as a thoughtful leader in Episcopal camping, shaping conversations around faith formation, community building, and the role of outdoor ministries on the broader church. Erin has been instrumental in ensuring that EpiscoWisco Camp is more than just a summer program—it is a place where campers and staff alike are immersed in an Episcopal ethos that emphasizes sacramental living, service, and an intentional rhythm of worship and play. This approach models what it means to weave faith seamlessly into the fabric of camp life, making spiritual formation a natural and engaging experience for all participants.
EpiscoWisco’s commitment to Episcopal identity is not just about following liturgical traditions—it’s about creating a space where people of all backgrounds feel welcome, valued, and invited into a deeper relationship with God. This approach has captured the attention of other camps and conference centers within ECCC, as many are looking for ways to strengthen their Episcopal foundations while remaining accessible to campers and families from diverse faith experiences. “EpiscoWisco has a really solid Episcopal identity that other centers want to cultivate,” wrote Bekah Scolare, reflecting on how Erin’s leadership has helped position the camp as a model of faith-based outdoor ministry.
This reputation didn’t happen overnight. Over the past several years, Erin has been an open book, readily sharing best practices, programmatic ideas, and lessons learned with fellow camp leaders across the church. Erin has spoken at national gatherings, led workshops, and offered mentorship to new directors and program leaders navigating the ever-changing landscape of camping ministry. A commitment to collaboration rather than competition has set a tone of mutual support within the ECCC network, reinforcing that Episcopal camps are more substantial when they learn from one another.
Erin’s influence extends beyond traditional camp settings as well. Through work with youth and young adult ministries, diocesan formation initiatives, and national church-wide conversations, Erin continues to shape how the church engages young people in meaningful, faith-filled experiences. Understanding that today’s campers are tomorrow’s church leaders, clergy, and lay ministers, Erin is committed to helping Episcopal camps nurture lifelong discipleship. By creating spaces where faith is lived, not just taught, the next generation of Episcopalians is being shaped in a church that is vibrant, welcoming, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Perhaps one of Erin’s greatest strengths is the ability to inspire others to think beyond the boundaries of what camp “has always been” and instead imagine what it could be. Whether rethinking worship in outdoor spaces, integrating new forms of music, or exploring how camp principles can enrich parish life, Erin consistently challenges the status quo. The work being done at EpiscoWisco Camp is not just benefiting one diocese but shaping how Episcopal camping ministries see themselves, their mission, and their future.
