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!
