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Be Like Mike and Take a Hike!

In 2021, current Junior Head Counselor Mike Simone came up with an idea. Mike wondered, “Since the Tents have the 100-miler and the 10th graders have the Grand Owegan, what if we created a special “tripping” experience for our youngest … Continue reading →

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The Wacky, Wonderful World of a Second Session Camper

Imagine stepping off the bus and into the loving arms of a Band of Brothers who have been eagerly awaiting your arrival. Perhaps you spent the first half of July on a family vacation. Maybe you attended a sports camp. … Continue reading →

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By the Light of the Campfire, We Say Farewell to First Session

As a session camp, we are accustomed to saying goodbye to some campers and staff in mid-July. Though we are sad to see our Brothers leave, we understand that people have other plans and commitments. While some of us stay … Continue reading →

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Greeley Games For Everyone!

With tomorrow being the last day of first session, there are so many mixed emotions about saying goodbye to our first session campers while also looking forward to what is yet to come for our full summer and second session … Continue reading →

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A Whole New World…At Owego!

Today marks a full three weeks at camp, and Summer 2025 is still going strong. Though we are sad to see some of our campers and staff depart at the end of first session, we are excited to greet our … Continue reading →

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The Post-Olympics Momentum is Going Strong!

The days following Olympics are anything but slow. Life at Owego has been a flurry of activity since the flame was extinguished on Wednesday night. As we approach the end of first session, we are squeezing in as much action … Continue reading →

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A Championed Crowned and a Flame Extinguished

The final day of Owego Olympics dawned with sunny skies and soaring temperatures. First on the agenda, after breakfast and inspection, was the Ultimate Olympic Challenge. A large-scale relay race that incorporates every single member of each Olympic team, this … Continue reading →

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Let There Be (Sun) Light!

On the second day, the sun came out. Day two of Olympics brought full power, total sunshine, and absolute warmth to Owego. The Juniors pulled on their freshly-laundered team shirts, and psyched themselves up for a day of non-stop action. … Continue reading →

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The Great Owegan Olympics Power Outage!

After a soaking rain pelted camp overnight, the clouds parted and the sun came out just in time for us to kick off the first competition of Olympics 2025! Bull Rush involves all members of an Olympics team and has … Continue reading →

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This is NOT a Drill: Olympics 2025 is HERE!!!

We were just going about our business, enjoying a lovely Sunday at camp. Bagels and lox for breakfast, some quality lake time, Magic cards in the picnic grove, and of course PEN MAKING! We rode mountain bikes, played soccer on … Continue reading →

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