Monthly Archives: July 2023

The Land of Go-Karts and Pure Joy

Costas is a magical place located just miles from camp, but for a camper it can feel like heaven on Earth. The Junior division loaded onto buses after breakfast and were transported to their favorite Family Fun Center. During the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, USA!

Independence Day is a fun- (and sugar) filled day at Owego! Campers rolled out of bed, dressed in their best red, white, and blue swag, painted their faces, and marched to line-up. After the raising of the stars and stripes, … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, Swim through my Sea!

The day dawned (quite literally) with the first Polar Bears of the summer! Interested campers were instructed last night to tie a sock to the end of their beds. At precisely 5:00 am, well before the rooster’s crow, counselors roused … Continue reading →

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Brothers and Sisters and Cousins…Oh My!

Though the day started and ended with rain, it was stuffed full of sunshine and smiles. The summer’s first Sibling/Family Visitation with Timber Tops took place after lunch. This year, our number of brothers visiting sisters and/or cousins has reached … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life

Some days at Owego include off-camp trips, some include friendly athletic competition between camps, and some are just…regular camp days. But no day at Owego is truly “regular.” Camp is a magical place where a kid can try something for … Continue reading →

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Greeley Games and…GO!!!

Buses rumbled through camp this morning, depositing Pine Forest campers on our athletic fields and courts and carrying Owegans over to Pine Forest for the start of the Greeley Games! A 3-camp intercamp tournament, the Greeley Games include competitions in … Continue reading →

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