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The Extraordinary Thing About a “Regular Schedule”

Of the 48 days that make up the entirety of the 2026 camp season, many will include “Special Events.” Visits to Costas, 4th of July festivities, Owego Olympics, divisional overnight trips for Seniors and Hi-Seniors, and, of course, Frontier Week … Continue reading

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The Beauty of Getting Messy

One of the many wonderful things about camp that parents often cite is the device-free time their boys get to experience. Whether a camper is signed up for one session or the full 7 weeks, it is nearly impossible to … Continue reading

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Sunday is Always a Fun-Day at Camp!

The first FULL day of camp brought blue skies and bright sunshine — a welcome respite from yesterday’s dreary rain showers! We hit the ground running…or, rather, some of us opened our eyes from a deep sleep and wondered, “Where … Continue reading

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And…We’re Off to the Races!

If the camp bus drop-off is a mass of sniffing dogs, colorful bungee chairs, and kvelling moms, the camp bus arrival is a boys’ paradise. High-fives, inside jokes, and shouts of “Knicks in Five!” as campers reunited for the first … Continue reading

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We Blinked, and We’re Back

The week leading up to the first day of camp is nearly as action-packed as the camp session itself. Counselor training is well underway. Young men from all corners of the globe have assembled in the 18425, and they are … Continue reading

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It All Starts with New Camper Weekend

On May 30th, throngs of new Owegans descended upon camp, eager to begin the process of initiation into the Owego Brotherhood. They departed the following day carrying the flame in their hearts and the words of “Little Red Wagon” in … Continue reading

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What to Pack When You’re Packing for Camp

As we begin the 50-day countdown to Summer 2026 (Woo-hoo!), camp parents everywhere are beginning to drag trunks out of storage, stock up on sunscreen and bug spray, and force their kids to try on every single bathing suit from … Continue reading

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Mission: Lake Owego 2026!

With less than 80 days remaining before the first camper arrives on the Lower Field to kick off Summer 2026, we are a “GO” for launch. Many of us watched on April 1st as Artemis II blasted off from Cape … Continue reading

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The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow

“Why are there so many songs about rainbows? And what’s on the other side?” Well, Kermit, we’re glad you asked. March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb. It brings us the first day of Spring, … Continue reading

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How to Think Warm, When You’re Freezing Cold

We’ve reached the point in winter where the cold is no longer cute, the snow is no longer pretty, and the lack of vitamin D is making us go a little bit stir crazy. Also known as February. The good … Continue reading

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