As the clock struck midnight on December 31st, the calendar flipped from 2025 to 2026. Stranger Things streamed its finale and the series ended. The holiday season drew to a close and winter officially took over. And, most notably, Owegans … Continue reading →

‘Tis the season for gift-giving, and thus the perfect opportunity to examine more closely the oft-used phrase: “The gift of camp.” We hear it from parents, alumni, key staff, and pretty much anyone who has ever been to summer camp. … Continue reading →

Having just celebrated International Camp T-shirt Day this past Tuesday, we march into the blustery second half of November dreaming of warm, daylight-soaked summer days. Memories of summer 2025 swirl around our heads like falling leaves as we patiently count … Continue reading →

Summer 2025 drew to a close 2 months ago, and we currently find ourselves surrounded by the colors of fall and the familiar icons of Halloween. Pumpkins, skeletons, witches, and werewolves may dominate the decorations on our front lawns, but … Continue reading →

Having departed Owego exactly one month ago today, with Summer 2025 in our rearview mirrors, we now find ourselves halfway through September and about to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Quicker than you can say “Ro-cham-beau!” we’ll be wearing Halloween … Continue reading →

The worst thing about camp is that it ends. The best thing about camp is that it never leaves you. Early tomorrow morning, we will wake up, grab our backpacks and trash bags of “miscellaneous” items, and hop a bus … Continue reading →

On the second to last night of camp, we feast. Well, it’s less of a feast and more of a regular camp dinner with lots of fanfare and awards. There is an atmosphere of silliness and fun, as we celebrate … Continue reading →

The final day of Frontier Week is always a mix of mirth and melancholy. Tribes are pumped for the judging of campsites, and it’s “all hands on deck” for the final building and waterproofing of the shelters. On the other … Continue reading →