Camp Colors: Blue and White

Camp Motto: “Leave your Image at the Gate.”
When entering through the gates of Owego, we want every camper to know that camp is a special place where you can be your true self.

“SFA”
We call it “SFA” (you can say it as a word- put the “SF” together and then add an “AH”)

Every night after dinner and on Thursday mornings, this special time is for campers to play freely. With counselors supervising, children get to choose from various activities such as basketball, followed by some tennis, and then head to the lake to go fishing.  Whatever they’re in the mood for that day!

Olympics and Frontier Week
Two big all-camp events. Olympics is in the first session and Frontier Week is in the second session. The camp is split into six teams, different countries for Olympics and different Native American Indian tribes for Frontier week. The two events start with an exciting, surprise “breakout.”

The Village
The location of the Junior and Intermediate bunks, grades 2nd-6th. All bunks are named after pioneers.

The Ridge
The location of the Senior and Hi-Senior bunks and tents, grades 7th-11th. All bunks are named after Native American Indian Tribes. Many of camp’s fields, courts and venues are named after camp’s founding family as well as many old-timers.

“Hughie Black Center”
The indoor basketball court, weight room and fencing room. Named after Hughie and Selma Black, the founders of the camp.

“Robinson’s Pool”
Named after our long-time head of pool and the original Papa Polar Bear.

“Shelly’s Cookout”
Location of our Thursday BBQ lunches and our end of Olympics Steak dinner. Named after Shelly Silver, long-time director of camp.

“Kyle’s Gathering”
A special area in camp for campers and counselors to relax, reflect and hang out. Named after current co-director Kyle Silver.

“Jacoby Field”
This is our upper field at camp where we play soccer, football, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, and many other special events at camp. Named after long-time director, Tom Jacoby. Tom’s daughter, Melissa, currently works at Owego.

“South Courts”
One of our two sets of basketball courts. Named after Bill South, current Junior Head Counselor.

“Scotty’s Stage”
Camp’s covered stage where we gather to watch camp’s incredible shows.  Also used for rainy day activities and various other indoor camp activities.  Named after Scotty Myers, current head of Creative Arts.

Hopefully this list will help you and your child feel even more a part of our camp family as we count down to welcome you this summer.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have and we can’t wait to see you this summer up at camp!

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PHILADELPHIA
Saturday, January 21st, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Philadelphia New Camper Bowling Event!
Devon Lanes
300 Lancaster Avenue
Devon, PA 19333

NEW YORK CITY
Sunday, January 22nd, 1:30pm-3:30pm
New York New Camper Event!
Chelsea Piers, Between Piers 61 & 62
23rd Street and the Hudson River
New York, New York 10011

Call us at the camp office for more information or to RSVP: (267) 639-2488.

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Hey, new campers! Come swim, ski, climb, and bowl with us. Campers and counselors past and present: if you’re in the area, stop by and say hello. We may even have some new LOC swag for you! Upcoming winter events:

January
9th- Bowling on the Main Line at Devon Lanes, 1:00-3:00pm

10^th– Climbing in New York City at Chelsea Piers, 1:30-3:30pm

24^th– Gaga in New York City at The Gaga Center, 4:30-6:00pm

30^th– Pool Party in Maryland at Germantown Indoor Swim Center, 7:15-9:00pm

February
21^st– Carnival in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida at the Mandel JCC, 1:00-3:00pm

27^th– Ski at Ski Big Bear, followed by hot chocolate at camp in Greeley, PA!

While prospective campers are welcome at any of the above events, we’re also hosting open houses all over the country! Spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested in learning more about LOC. You can find us in all of the below areas this winter:

Potomac, MD; Montclair, NJ; Westchester, NY; Ridgefield, Connecticut; Main Line, PA; Center City, PA; Los Angeles, CA.

Call the office for more information or to RSVP to any of our events: (267) 639-2488.

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There are a few great ways to get to know us.

Our Explorer Weekend is the ultimate experience for prospective Lake Owego campers. The weekend is designed to provide all the fun and excitement of being a camper, as well as the ability to start making connections that will help in the transition to a longer stay at camp.  Explorer campers will experience a full camp schedule including boating at the lake, climbing at the adventure course, hockey at the Silverdome, games with our athletic director, participating in evening programs, making s’mores at a campfire, and then sleeping in a real cabin with other Explorers!

A Play Day has all the wonderful aspects of our Explorer Weekend without the sleepover.

The last way a future Lake Owego camper can experience camp is by taking a tour. On a tour, you will spend time with our directors and have an opportunity to meet campers and staff and, most importantly, feel the excitement and energy of Lake Owego Camp in action!

Our programs are filling up fast, so check out your summer calendar and come meet us this summer in Greeley, PA!

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