We can’t believe it’s spring and the 2017 camping season will be here before we know it! We want you and your child to be as comfortable and as prepared as possible in the days leading up to camp. We thought it would be fun and helpful to share some fun facts about us so everyone is “in the know.” Lake Owego Camp is full of tradition, rituals and special names and each one is so meaningful to both the campers and staff.
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!