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Is This the End, or a New Beginning?

One of the hardest truths in life is that all good things must come to an end. As I write this final blog of Summer 2026, in the midst of moving my oldest son to college, I’m acknowledging the end … Continue reading

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How to Cook a Meal Using Rocks and Fire

Day Four of Frontier Week is all about eating. My kind of day! Way, way back on day one, each Tribe submitted to Kyle a list of ingredients. This seemingly haphazard list will have become, in 3 days’ time, a … Continue reading

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Frontier Week is Picking Up Steam, and We’re Feeling the Heat!

If tonight’s Rope Burn is any indication, the remaining three days of Frontier Week are going to be HOT! It’s hard to explain the uniqueness of Frontier Week without talking about Rope Burn. I have been lucky enough to be … Continue reading

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Feeling Frontier-y, Might Build a Shelter in the Woods

Frontier Week 2026 is finally here, and camp is a flurry of activity and excitement! What started as a giant bonfire and lots of fanfare last evening as the teams were announced, has now evolved into 6 distinct Tribe names, … Continue reading

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POV: You’re an Old-Timer

After 7 summers, I’ve achieved one of the coolest honors bestowed upon Owegans: I’ve received my Old Timers t-shirt! What makes this milestone extra special is that I had the opportunity this evening to celebrate alongside both of my boys. … Continue reading

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August is a Vibe

But I can see us lost in the memory August slipped away into a moment in time –Taylor Swift As the sun sets on August 1st, we are feeling a sense of excitement for what is still to come over … Continue reading

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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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