Monthly Archives: July 2026

Where in the World are the Oldest Owegans?

It is trip week at camp, and the Juniors are taking over! Let me explain. Yesterday, our oldest campers departed on their respective divisional trips out of camp. Our 7th and 8th graders embarked on their trips this morning, and … Continue reading

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The Kids Are Alright

A full 24 hours has now passed since Owego parents said goodbye to their campers and the book on Visiting Day 2026 officially closed. By this morning, any tears shed during that 3:00 departure had long since dried up. It … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Night Before Visiting Day…

…And Owego parents everywhere look at their camper’s list and check it twice. Favorite beverage? Check. Favorite NUT-FREE homemade baked goods? Check. Extra Cup ‘o Noodles? Check. Magic cards? Check. If your camper is anything like mine, he wants to … Continue reading

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Friday Night Lights

Before we get to today’s blog post, we’d like to present a Special Edition of Owego Sports Flash: As you (and the rest of the world) may have heard, LeBron James signed a 2-year deal today with the Philadelphia 76ers. … Continue reading

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And Just Like That, Second Session Begins!

While we certainly miss our First Session campers who departed just yesterday, we wasted no time filling the empty space with an influx of Second Session Owegans as we kicked off the latter half of Summer 2026! Campers arrived this … Continue reading

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Changeover Day Musings

We have now reached the official halfway point of Summer 2026, with the transition from First to Second Session. On “Changeover Day,” as we call it, we bid farewell to those campers who are with us for First session only. … Continue reading

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Christmas in July!

There are certain things you expect from a Scotty Myers production at Owego. Cameos by counselors and key staff, musical numbers that get the audience singing along, vibrant costumes, and lots of laughs. But a Christmas tree? Elves?? Santa??? Last … Continue reading

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Come, Sit by the Campfire

As the first half of Summer 2026 winds down, we reflect back on all of the moments we’ve shared over the past 22 days. July 4th celebrations, World Cup matches, trips to Costas, mornings on the Delaware River, bike rides … Continue reading

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The Boy Who Came to Owego

The day following the Olympics finale is always low-key. Coming down from 3 full days of physical activity, intense competition, noisy cheering and chanting, and the emotional rollercoaster of rooting for your team to win, can be exhausting in and … Continue reading

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Olympics Day 3: There Can Be Only One Winner

The final day of Olympics 2026 was a hot one, but it was nothing compared to last summer’s rain and power outage debacle. We prepared to drink lots of water, slather ourselves in sunscreen, and take breaks from the intense … Continue reading

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