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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 sun. The Juniors were rocking their newly-laundered shirts, and the Seniors and Hi-Seniors smelled…well, Olympics-y.

The big morning event on Day 3 was the Ultimate Olympic Challenge, a relay race that involves every single member of the team, campers and staff alike. Everyone signs up for a leg of the race. While there are numerous opportunities to run, if that is your thing, there are other tasks that allow individuals to demonstrate their unique skill sets. You may be asked to sink a golf put, score a knock hockey goal, hit a basketball layup, or toss 3 bean bags onto the cornhole board. Once your leg is complete, you tag the next team member and away he goes!

Like yesterday’s camper triathlon, the finish line is a rainbow of Olympics shirts, all cheering on the competitors. The final leg of the race is run by the team’s Captain, holding the country’s flag. Once the Captain crosses the finish line on the Upper Field, he is greeted by hi-fives and pats on the back. Each team earns points based on its overall time from start to finish.

Once both heats concluded, everyone gathered at the team meeting areas for song practice. The countries needed to focus not only on learning the tune and lyrics to the song, but also on the presentation and performance aspect. The song judges take into consideration how clearly and emphatically the team members sing, as well as any special elements the team integrates into its performance. In past summers, teams have attempted to “tell a story” through their performances, or have held up signs with significant phrases. The stakes are high, as the song competition is worth a LOT of points and often tips the scales in one country’s favor for a strong finish to Olympics.

After a yummy quesadilla lunch, we enjoyed a much-needed rest hour. The campers were treated to a Counselor Triathlon, where different staff members from each Olympic country either swim, bike, or run to earn points for their team. That was followed by more song practice, and an all-camp rec swim. It was a perfect way to wrap up a busy, hot afternoon!

Dinner on the final night of Olympics is a special tradition at Owego, where teams sit together in the dining hall (rather than by bunk as usual) and enjoy a delicious meal of steak, fries, and Caesar salad. After three days of fierce competition, the hearty protein was a welcome sight! Campers replenished their energy and got ready to sing their hearts out! The countries were given one last opportunity to practice their songs after dinner. This was the time to get lyrics, enunciation, and projection perfected. With only one chance to impress the song judges, execution had to be as close to perfect as possible!

The entire camp assembled at Scotty’s Stage at 7:45, sitting by country. Dave took the stage and picked a scrap of paper out of a plastic cup. The first country to present its song was New Zealand, followed by Kiribati, Tuvalu, Samoa, French Polynesia, and Tonga. All of the songs were wonderful and so much fun to watch. They will be posted on our YouTube channel in the next few days!

When all of the performances were complete, the judges sequestered themselves inside Crockett to tally up the final scores. Each country paraded to the Lower Field for the Closing Ceremony. Teammates threw their arms around one another and Juniors hitched a ride on the shoulders of a few older campers. A rainbow-colored semi-circle formed in front of the Silverdome, facing the Olympic flame which burned brightly at the center. Dave stepped forward and thanked everyone for a successful Olympics, and commended the Captains and Head Coaches for a job well done! Then it was time to get down to business.

The Captains took their places facing the crowd. As each country was announced, its flag was unfurled from the Silverdome. Dave started by saying, “In fifth place…” and everyone looked around, confused. Weren’t there 6 total countries? There must be a tie! Exciting stuff! Fifth place went to French Polynesia (yellow). The tie for fourth place went to New Zealand (green) and Tonga (red). The bronze medal was awarded to Tuvalu (light blue). It came down to the final two countries : Kiribati (orange) and Samoa (purple). In the end, Samoa came out on top. The team exploded in cheers and rushed to embrace their Captain. They were the 2026 Owego Olympic Champions.

We had a wonderful 3 days, and we are so proud of our teammates and friends for all of the effort put forth during these Olympics. Sportsmanship was strong, spirits were high, and IT DIDN’T RAIN!!!

Now, we reunite as one complete camp. Brothers in Blue, through and through.

 

Day Two dawned with sunny skies, more humidity, and dirtier Olympics shirts. Not to worry — the Juniors/Intermediates will have their shirts laundered this evening, just in time to finish Olympics smelling fresh and clean! The Seniors and Hi-Seniors will continue to wear their shirts around the clock, as is Owego tradition. My own son, once an Olympic Captain and now a Head Coach, still has his Captain shirt from 2024 sealed in a Ziploc bag. It has never been washed (another Owego tradition). I’m thinking of sending it off to college with him this fall.

Following breakfast and inspection, we continued yesterday’s athletic match-ups with the Medal Round games in basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, Newcomb, and water polo. Basically, the teams who placed 3rd and 4th yesterday played for the Bronze, and 1st and 2nd played for the Gold and Silver. The final standings determine the number of points awarded to each country.

Once the Medal Games concluded, countries gathered in their meeting areas to start talking about the Team Song. In preparation for the final night, each team chooses a song and rewrites the lyrics to reflect the spirit of Olympics and the sentiment surrounding camp. The team members will practice the song over and over again, leading up to tomorrow night’s Song Competition at the Stage. Olympic songs are upbeat and fun, and they are as enjoyable to watch as they are to perform!

After lunch and rest hour, campers participated in individual events all over camp. Every member of a team must sign up for one event, and no one is permitted to compete in multiple events. This is everyone’s chance to shine! There’s a track meet on the Upper Field, a swim meet at the pool, kayak and canoe races at the lake, and such unconventional events as Archery, Extreme Golf, Pickle Ball, and Climbing Wall. Campers get the chance to demonstrate their strengths in a variety of ways!

One of the most enjoyable events to watch (but maybe not to participate in) during Olympics is the Camper Triathlon. All campers gather at the amphitheater by the lake to cheer on their team members who are competing. There are 4 total heats: one Junior/Inter from each country competes 3 at a time and then one Senior/Hi-Senior from each country competes 3 at a time. The first leg of the triathlon is a long-distance swim from the middle of the lake to the shore. Once on shore, the competitor must put on a shirt, socks, and sneakers — all while soaking wet from the swim — secure a bike helmet, and jump on a bicycle. The next leg is one lap around camp on the bike, followed by 2 laps running on foot. In case you’re wondering, I’m exhausted after just writing that!

The finish line is where the excitement really peaks. Each team’s head coach and captain typically run the home stretch alongside the competitor. The runner crosses the toilet-paper finish line and receives Gatorade and a hero’s welcome from his teammates! Several summers ago, both my kids were tasked with holding the ends of the toilet paper as the runners finished. It was the closest they’ve ever come to participating in a triathlon. What these camper triathletes are able to accomplish is nothing short of astonishing!

Immediately following dinner, the Medal Games for Bombardment and Kickball commenced. All Seniors/Hi-Seniors headed to the tennis courts and all Juniors/Intermediates headed to Danny’s Diamond. Each country had a chance to play one game to determine their final placement, 1st through 6th. In Bombardment, Tuvalu defeated French Polynesia to win the gold medal. Samoa earned the bronze. In Kickball, Tonga defeated French Polynesia for the gold medal, with New Zealand winning the bronze. There were lots of exciting moments in each game!

Everyone came together to end the day with a special treat: Watching the 2026 MLB All-Star Game! Our campers have been working so hard these past 2 days, that they certainly earned the right to be spectators! I wonder if the All-Stars on the screen know about the All-Stars we have here at Owego. Jordan Walker and Kyle Schwarber can sure hit home runs, but can they hold their own in the Owego Olympics?

 

 

 

 

 

 

When campers opened their eyes this morning, many wondered, “Was last night all a dream? Were there actually hacky sacks raining from the sky?” We’re happy to report that last night’s Olympic break-out was, in fact, NOT a dream. And the hacky sacks in question are now stored safely in the bunks. The process of getting dressed this morning was a bit more spirited than usual, with campers reaching immediately for their brand-new Olympics shirts. Then there were those campers who turned it up a notch. Face paint, headbands, beads…the spirit wear appeared out of nowhere and suddenly we were ready for some fierce competition!

After breakfast and inspection, the countries assembled in their respective meeting areas for planning purposes. Each Head Coach and Captain presented the day’s schedule to the rest of the team, pumping everyone up for the excitement ahead. Each member of the team plays an integral role in the country’s success. Everyone signs up for an individual event as well as a team sport. There’s something for everyone. Strong swimmer? There are pool races and water polo matches. Fast runner? There’s a track meet and an all-team relay with several running components. Agile climber? There’s even a Ropes course competition.

The morning was split up into two Pools: The three countries in Pool A (French Polynesia, Kiribati, and New Zealand) competed in various athletic matches like Newcomb, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo, and Soccer, while the three countries in Pool B (Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu) played kickball (Juniors and Intermediates) or Bombardment (Seniors and Hi-Seniors). After lunch and Rest Hour, the Pools flip-flopped and headed to the activity in which they had not yet participated.

We held an all-camp Rec Swim to wrap up the afternoon’s events. It was a great opportunity to bring everyone together after some intense team competition, and a welcome chance to cool off from an active day in the hot sun! Shower hour, dinner, and SFA proceeded as usual, with campers remaining unified off the playing fields. The team competition resumed after SFA.

Tonight’s evening activity was Olympic Rings, which is a more cerebral event than the day’s physically strenuous match-ups. Olympic Rings is a rotation activity where each team has to complete a game or task at a specific location around camp in a set amount of time before the bell rings and they have to rotate. Six Olympics teams means six rotations. Each lasting about 10 minutes, the activities included:

— At Canteen, a fun game of Ring toss

— In Crockett, five simultaneous Running Radio activities, including dictating instructions on how to assemble a Lego set and guessing book titles based on context clues

— In the Silverdome, trivia with Scotty

— In the HBC, the Coach and Captain silently lead each team member through a maze of cones using only gestures until someone makes it all the way through

— In the Dining Hall, games of Crossword and NY Times Connections puzzles

— In the Picnic Grove, searching through a pile of books to locate team members’ names

Day One of Olympics was filled with exciting victories and tough defeats. More importantly, it was filled with good sportsmanship and team spirit. It’s always fun to win, but the real reward of Olympics is being an integral member of a team. Campers young and old unite to work towards a common goal, lifting each other up along the way. Every Owegan can feel pride today knowing that he contributed to his team in the best way he knew how. At Owego, each of us has something unique and special to give. Olympics encourages everyone to shine differently.

 

Sundays at camp mean bagels with smoked salmon for breakfast, the start of a fresh new week, and our weekly visitation with our siblings at CTT and PFC.

Sundays are also for breaking Olympics, so here we goooooooooo!

Campers and staff were enjoying a lovely Italian dinner (the Sunday gravy was especially on point, I might add), when things veered a little off course. Dave took the microphone to do his usual post-dinner announcements, when Hacky Sacks began falling from the sky.

Well, not exactly.

Several Key Staff had positioned themselves (safely) upon the dining hall roof, and were tossing hacky sacks onto the ground below. Once the air horn sounded, everyone knew that it was NOT a drill! Campers poured from the dining hall, shouting, “Olympics!” Some of the Juniors looked a little confused, but the older boys guided them in the right direction! The instructions were to head to the Lower Field.

Once the campers arrived at the Lower Field, they noticed hundreds of hacky sacks scattered across the grass. Upon closer look, each hacky sack was one of 6 different colors and had a specific camper’s name on it. The goal? To find your name and get an Olympics shirt in your team’s color. Was it chaotic? A little bit. But friends helped each other out, and everyone eventually had the correct hacky sack in his possession.

Once the teams were assembled, new shirts and all, Kyle welcomed the entire camp to Olympics 2026! The Olympic flame was paraded onto the field by last summer’s Camper Triathlon winners. The cauldron was ignited, and it was time for the fanfare to begin!

Dave took center stage and began to announce the countries, Captains, and Head Coaches. One at a time, he held up the flag, announced the country’s name, and disclosed which campers and counselors would lead the team. Lots of cheers and high-fives later, the teams were set. The teams for Olympics 2026 are: Red Tonga, Green New Zealand, Yellow French Polynesia, Purple Samoa, Light Blue Tuvalu, and Orange Kiribati!

All campers were sent back to bunks to get sneakers and water, then summoned to the Upper Field for the first official event of Olympics 2026: Bull Rush. In Owego’s version of “Sharks and Minnows,” groups of Juniors, Seniors, and Hi-Seniors from each team take turns running across the Upper Field, while counselors try to grab their flag football belts. Anyone who makes it across the field with his belt still intact, scores a point for his team. The results of Bull Rush determine the order in which the teams get to choose their indoor meeting areas. These 6 areas are used frequently during Olympics for strategy meetings, song practice, and morale boosting. Owego veterans take the choosing of the areas VERY seriously!

Tomorrow, we will begin the first of three full days of Olympic competition. Teams will learn cheers and songs, compete in a series of athletic games, participate in games of strategy, and — most importantly — cheer on their friends and teammates. Our goal is for every Owegan to walk away from Olympics saying, “That was a lot of fun.” For the next three days, we are divided into 6 countries. But no matter what color shirt we wear, deep down we are still Brothers in Blue.

 

Today was a changing of the guard, so to speak. A true “Sunrise, Sunset” moment in time. Owego hosted its first “Play Day” of Summer 2026, for prospective campers, and honored its new members of the “Old-Timers’ Club.” These two events represented an intersection of Owego’s future and its past.

Many of our current Owegans attended a Play Day at one time or another. Some of them even remember which counselors were assigned to the group on the day they visited! Designed as a “try-it” day for families considering sending their sons to Owego, our Play Days give parents and kids an accurate snapshot of a day in the life of an Owegan. The prospective campers engage in activities like tennis, ropes, swimming, arts and crafts, and basketball, eat lunch in our dining hall, and interact with our campers and staff. The parents are given a tour of camp, and hear directly from Kyle and Freedo what makes Owego so unique and remarkable. We hope that today’s Play Day is just a starting point for these boys, and that they become the future of Owego.

No future is possible, however, without a solid foundation rooted in the past. And it was with reverence for the past this evening that we honored the new first-session members of Owego’s “Old-Timers’ Club.” Starting with your third summer as an Owegan, you are welcomed into an elite group of campers who have demonstrated longevity at camp. Once you reach your seventh summer, you are celebrated with an official royal blue “Old-Timers” t-shirt which has your name emblazoned over the left chest. Seven-year campers are also invited to take part in the Old-Timers’ ceremony, where new inductees share their most memorable (and often hilarious) stories from their time at Owego. Achieving Old-Timer status earns you bragging rights. You can wear your shirt with pride, knowing that you directly contributed to Owego’s rich history and tradition. Your name will be stored in the archives of camp lore forever.

Camp is all about the old and the new. Old traditions, new facilities, old stories, new songs, old t-shirts, new swag. The seasons come and go. We are deeply grateful to the Old-Timers who have shown their love for and loyalty to Owego by returning to camp year after year. And we are excited to welcome the new generation of Owegans who are poised to carry the flame forward when the Old-Timers have long since departed. The camp journey is a lengthy, winding road, but all signs point to Owego.

 

 

 

As if Fridays at camp aren’t special enough, today we had the pleasure of welcoming our oldest campers back to the 18425. The Tents returned from their epic 10-day Costa Rican adventure, and the 10th graders wrapped up the 3-day Grand Owegan and returned to camp. We couldn’t be happier to have all Owegans back together in Greeley again!

We are lucky to have a special guest at camp all weekend long. Ryan Carroll, a familiar face at Owego for many summers, arrived yesterday with his equipment, set up shop on the lower level of the dining hall and is sharing his woodworking skills with the campers and staff. Ryan is a master craftsman who returns every summer around this time with his sanding equipment, wood samples, and pen components. All campers have the opportunity to work with Ryan to craft a pen from scratch. He guides them through the sanding and shaping process, until the wood is smooth as silk and curved just the way they like. Then he helps them choose the necessary pieces to assemble. We are so appreciative to Ryan for sharing his knowledge and materials with us, and we can’t wait to write a letter home with our brand-new handcrafted pens!

Let’s check in with our Top Cooks campers, who have continued to WOW us with their culinary talent! Today, they traveled out of camp to Calkins Creamery in Honesdale where they visited with the dairy cows and watched a cheese-making demonstration. Then these chefs-in-training got to make their own cheese from scratch, and taste it! Every chef knows that the tasting part is an added bonus.

Tonight, we enjoyed Friday night dinner, followed by a Social at CTT for the Seniors and Hi-Seniors, Speedball for our 5th/6th graders, and Capture the Flag for Juniors. The divisional campfires have been pushed to Sunday night to ensure that our Tents will be well-rested and ready to lead! Now that all Owegans are safely back from their travels and have rejoined the fun in Greeley, the camp chatter will undoubtedly turn to the next major event on everyone’s minds: Olympics! Veteran Owegans will share stories of unforgettable break-outs from past summers, and everyone will be guessing how and when this Olympics is going to break. As we wrap up our second full week of camp, we know one thing for sure: Olympics is coming, and it’s going to be incredible!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By this point in the summer, you’ve definitely seen the photos. A group of campers are gathered around a picnic table, focused on the boy at the center. The boy is wearing a silly-looking yellow, blue, and red hat that resembles a giant birthday cake (complete with candles sticking straight up in the air)! Everyone in the photo looks happy and well-fed.

What you’ve just stumbled upon is an Owego birthday celebration!

Birthdays at Owego are a momentous occasion, and thus must be properly documented. We know that it can be tough to have a summer birthday. You are away from your family and friends, and it can feel like your special day gets a bit “glossed over.” But when it’s your birthday at Owego, you are the King! The Head Honcho! The Big Kahuna! We will celebrate you all day long and ensure that you feel the love from near and far!

Your Owego birthday begins at morning line-up, where you will have the privilege of raising the flag as Dave bellows, “Please respect our nation!” Your name will be prominently displayed on Brandon’s Board, visible to every individual who enters the Dining Hall. You’ll get a phone call with your family, which can include your Owego sibling and usually involves Mom and/or Dad singing “Happy Birthday” to you over the Greeley phone lines. It is a delightful treat for the birthday camper.

Your Mom and/or Dad may have already sent a birthday package to camp, filled with gifts and surprises. Lindsey and Emmy will keep your birthday package safe and sound in the office until you are able to retrieve it. At dinner time, the real celebration takes place. Your bunk will be treated to a pizza party in the picnic grove (arranged lovingly by Mom and/or Dad), and your sibling(s) will undoubtedly show up to “help” you enjoy your pizza dinner!

When it’s time for cake, you’ll know it. A faint commotion will begin to emanate from the Dining Hall. You’ll hear metallic banging, whistles, and shouts of excitement. Unit Leaders and Counselors will burst through the back door and careen down the porch stairs. They will be banging pots and pans, blowing whistles, and causing such a cacophony that campers inside the Dining Hall will be left confused and gobsmacked.

Missy will place the aforementioned hat on your head and take a bunch of photos while the Unit Leaders and Counselors stop the insanity long enough to sing Owego’s special birthday song. You and your bunkmates (and siblings, of course) will enjoy a delicious birthday cake, specially prepared by our amazing kitchen staff. As you lick the sugary icing from your lips, you’ll think to yourself, “That was the best birthday EVER!”

So next time you come across these birthday photos in your endeavor to scroll through 347 pictures before bedtime, remember how much love and care goes into these special celebrations. Birthdays at camp are fun and silly and delicious and one-of-a-kind!

 

 

 

 

 

Every summer has its rainy spells. Every summer has its heat waves. And every summer has days like today: Bright sunshine, blue skies, low humidity, and a perfect 80 degrees. Days like this are hard to come by, so we try to savor them and enjoy every moment spent outdoors. There is a little extra pep in our step, more “joie de vivre” than usual, and a general sense of contentment everywhere you look.

The morning was filled with all of the sports, games, and activities we’ve been missing on super-hot or super-rainy days. Campers scattered across the Lower Field, playing Ultimate Frisbee and practicing their golf swings. On the Upper Field, there was soccer, flag football, and lacrosse. The tennis and Pickleball courts were packed, and the pool and lake were a flurry of activity. Camp was back to doing what it does best: Providing our campers with a variety of options to stay active and busy!

The 10th graders embarked on the Grand Owegan, and Mother Nature provided a glorious day on which to begin their epic 3-day adventure. They will paddle down the Delaware today and set up camp in Worthington State Forest. Tomorrow, the group will spend most of the day rock climbing at Ricks Rocks. After dinner, they will hike to the next campground and rest for the final day of hiking. Once the day 3 hike is complete, our boys will get picked up in Worthington for the drive back to Owego. We will keep you updated on their progress.

The Greeley Games are underway, with a wide variety of intercamp opportunities for our campers. We rotate between Owego, Timber Tops, and Pine Forest, competing against our brother and sister camps in swimming, archery, soccer, fishing, basketball, flag football, and many other activities. Everyone’s competitive spirit gets fired up, and we have a really great time.  Some of our campers even get to see their siblings/cousins/family members in the process! Double bonus! We’re extremely proud of all of our campers who participated in an intercamp competition today!

Tonight, our 9th graders will enjoy a Teen Canteen with their counterparts at Timber Tops (a pretty nice consolation prize with the rest of the Hi-Senior division off camp on their respective escapades). Tomorrow, we will welcome Ryan Carroll back to camp for a long weekend of pen-making.

We’ll write more about that later…when we have a finished pen!

 

 

 

After enduring yesterday’s steady rainfall and making the best of a soggy situation, campers were pleasantly surprised to wake up to a dry forecast. Outdoor activities could resume, and the Juniors AND Seniors would be able to visit Costa’s for the first time this summer!

If you are a family that is new to Owego, you may not fully grasp just how much our campers love to visit Costa’s each summer. Located just about 10 minutes west of camp, right on Route 6, Costa’s Family Fun Park is a kid’s paradise. Each of our three divisions boards the bus to Costa’s once during each session. This morning, the Juniors kicked things off in spectacular fashion! The Seniors took the afternoon shift, and were thrilled to discover that the Juniors had even left a little bit of ice cream for them to enjoy.

There are so many reasons why our campers love going to Costa’s. First, it’s one of the few opportunities our younger campers have to travel outside of camp. Once the yellow school bus exits the gates and turns on to Route 6, there is a sense of wonder that descends upon a camper who hasn’t been out in the “real world” for an entire week! Upon arrival at Costa’s, it’s difficult to know where to go first.

Our campers (and counselors) love the variety of activities available to them at Costa’s. While today’s weather was a little too chilly to enjoy the waterslides, there was plenty to keep campers entertained. Some go straight for the Go-Karts. Others gravitate towards mini-golf. The Laser Tag room is always a favorite. New to Costa’s this summer is a Virtual Reality game where the players wear a headset and engage in a fully interactive adventure. Both the Juniors and Seniors had a blast trying it out.

No trip to Costa’s would be complete without some delicious soft-serve ice cream! All of our campers and staff were treated to a cone or cup to ensure a sweet ending to a fun-filled day. If you’re wondering why our oldest campers missed out on today’s fun, don’t worry! The Hi-Seniors will have their chance to visit Costa’s towards the end of the first session, once the Costa Rica trip, the Grand Owegan, and Olympics are complete. We wouldn’t dare withhold such an enjoyable experience from them!

 

 

Back in the early 90’s when some of us (ahem) were campers, rainy days at camp were an excuse to lay low, write letters, and catch up on summer reading. We called it “Bunk-O.” When the head counselors declared “Bunk-O,” we languished in our cabins, listening to cassettes of Steve Miller and Cat Stevens on someone’s boom box. Though we’d never have admitted it, we were bored.

Fast forward to today. Rainy days at camp no longer banish campers to the confines of their bunks. We put on our rain boots and rain jackets, and splash through puddles on our way from one activity to the next. Though we may not swim or use the lake, our Key Staff is still able to provide programming that gets campers moving and stimulates their bodies and brains. When the sky opens up, that’s when our Key Staff gets really creative!

It all starts with utilizing our weather-proof facilities. The dining hall is a great place to run an impromptu cooking period. Scotty’s Stage can host trivia, lip-sync battles, and silly games like “Go Bananas.” The HBC allows us to play basketball, rain or shine, and can even provide a space for obstacle courses and games like Speedball or Matball. Inside the HBC, we have a weight room, a fencing space, and a wrestling area. The Silverdome is a great place to congregate on a rainy day, whether you are playing hockey or Bombardment. The Arts & Crafts/Rocketry pavilion allows campers to get their creative juices flowing even when the sun isn’t shining. All of these locations in camp give us a place to go when it rains so we can engage in fun activities and still get a bit of fresh air and outdoors exposure.

Rainy days at camp aren’t an excuse to just “hang out.” We stick to the schedule format and run regular periods, in order to provide a variety of things for campers to do. Yes, we still play cards and board games. Yes, we still have Rest Hour. No, we are not confined to our cabins all day long, wistfully looking out the window and wondering when the rain will let up. We pivot and shift gears, keeping everyone moving so spirits stay high.

The best thing about rain is that it does eventually stop. And as soon as it does, we drop what we’re doing, toss aside our rain boots, and return to the Great Outdoors! Even if we have to wait all morning or all afternoon to return to business as usual, we stay active and busy. We all know the best place to be in camp is under the sun. And we also know that good things come to those who wait!