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Monthly Archives: July 2023
Under the Lights with the Old Timers
The whistle blows, the ball is tossed in the air, and the game begins. It’s time for the annual, highly-anticipated “Under the Lights” basketball game, in which Owego’s oldest campers face off against their Pine Forest counterparts. It’s a rivalry … Continue reading
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The Morning After Visiting Day
Yawn! Late sleep for all, as campers emerged from their sugar-induced cocoons and awoke to a bright and sunny day at Owego. Was yesterday just a dream? Hugs and kisses from Moms and Dads, care packages of favorite snacks, Magic … Continue reading
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RRRRRRRRRREC SWIM!
On any given day at Owego, you will hear the piercing sound of Unit Leaders’ voices as they signal the start of sixth period: “Rrrrrrrrrrrec swim!” Campers repeat the call, as if declaring it multiple times will make it happen … Continue reading
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The Gift of Choice
The first day of the session can only mean one thing: It’s time to choose! Campers can choose what clothes to put on when they get out of bed. They can choose to some extent what to eat for breakfast … Continue reading
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One Session Ends, Another Begins
The morning dawned bright and sunny as we bid a fond Farewell to our First Session campers. As the buses rolled in and out of Owego, there were hugs and fist-bumps and echoes of “See you next summer” reverberating throughout … Continue reading
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A Scotty Myers Production
Lights! Camera! Action! Each summer, Owego presents two musicals under the direction of Scotty Myers. Drama instructor, experienced performer, former school principal, and long-time Owego treasure, Scotty works tirelessly from the start of the session to write the script, cast … Continue reading
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Everyone Goes to the Super Bowl!
The Olympic torch is extinguished. The t-shirts are (thankfully) in the campers’ laundry bags. The camp has been reunited as one. It’s the day after the Olympics Closing Ceremony. Team Wales is still celebrating its victory, but everyone in camp … Continue reading
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Olympic Rings and Athletics Galore
Day one of Olympics started sunny and ended sunny, so everyone was a winner! The colorful team shirts sprinkled morning line-up with flashes of red, orange, yellow, light blue, navy blue, and white. The excitement was palpable. By mid-morning, the … Continue reading
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Costa Rica, Taiwan, Canada, Kenya, Wales, Djibouti…Owego Olympics are here!!!
4:45 pm. Torrential rain. Campers cozy in their cabins. The air horn sounds. Everyone pours from their bunks, running with glee across the Lower Field. As they approach the Silverdome, dozens of miniature basketballs come pouring down like the rain. … Continue reading
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Play the Day Away
The morning dawned sunny and warm, and campers scurried out of their bunks and off to line-up and breakfast. Saturdays are anything but quiet at Owego. Today was no exception. Owego hosted 6 prospective campers for the first of our … Continue reading
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