Spring is in the air! Summer 2026 will be here before we know it!
Lake Owego is full of tradition, rituals and special names, and though there’s no pressure to learn them yet, we thought it might be fun to share some fun facts with you! They’ll be second nature in no time!
Camp Colors: Blue and White
Camp Motto: “Leave your Image at the Gate.”
When entering through the gates of LOC, every camper should know that camp is a place where you can be your true self.
SFA (Supervised Free Activity):
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 major all-camp events. Olympics is in the first session, and Frontier Week is in the second session. The camp is split into six teams and the two events start with an exciting, surprise “breakout.”
The Village
The location of the Junior and Intermediate bunks, grades 2nd-6th.
The Ridge
The location of the Senior and Hi-Senior bunks and tents, grades 7th-11th.
Hughie Black Center or HBC
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 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.
South Courts
Our brand new pickleball courts. Named after Bill South, former 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. We can’t wait to see you this summer up at camp!
Kyle and Jeff “Freedo”
Directors, Lake Owego Camp
