Tag Archives: LOC

Earth Day, Every Day

Posted on April 22, 2016 by locadmin

Every day is Earth Day at camp. It starts when you wake up in the morning. You breathe in the fresh mountain air, smell the pines, hear the birds outside your cabin window. You open the screen door and feel … Continue reading →

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Camp and College Preparedness

Posted on April 4, 2016 by locadmin

As high school seniors are making their final college decisions, we’re reminded of how grateful we are for camp; there’s just nothing like camp in preparing kids for college! After all, embarking on a new adventure by yourself, without the comfort of … Continue reading →

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MVP: Post Valuable Position

Posted on March 24, 2016 by locadmin

You have likely heard that the key to a successful future in the workplace is a solid internship related to your field of expertise. While this may be true for some, a job as camp counselor also gives you the … Continue reading →

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Teamwork

Posted on March 2, 2016 by locadmin

One of the best and most important lessons of camp is learning how to be a part of a team. Whether an inter-camp game, Frontier Week, or the camp play, team environments are all around us and become a major … Continue reading →

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Senior Trips

Posted on February 25, 2016 by locadmin

One of the many highlights of being a Senior or Hi-Senior at LOC is that, during the second half of the summer, you are eligible for one of our awesome senior trips. New to these age groups? Here’s a brief rundown … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Micah Levey

Posted on February 11, 2016 by locadmin

Tell us about yourself! I’m Micah and for the past two years, I was a bunk counselor and specialized in Frisbee and basketball. I was a camper for 7 years, a counselor for 2, and 2016 will be my 10th … Continue reading →

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2016 Optional Activities

Posted on February 4, 2016 by locadmin

Our Optional Activities are now live! Superstar Tennis: Private tennis lessons, USTA tournament play, individualized stroke analysis and written evaluation. Personal Fitness Training: One-on-one personal training with a certified pro, including a take-home, year round exercise plan. TOP Cooks: Farm-to-table experiences, … Continue reading →

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What Makes LOC Unique

Posted on January 27, 2016 by locadmin

Since 1961, Lake Owego Camp has developed into one, if not, the most special place for many campers. In thinking about why, there a few reasons that have allowed Owego to become the place that it is. Every summer, since … Continue reading →

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Camp and Character

Posted on January 18, 2016 by locadmin

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” –Martin Luther King, Jr. We can give our children many things, send them to excellent schools, take them on trips around the world, buy them books to read. But, as parents, … Continue reading →

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New Camper Events

Posted on January 12, 2016 by locadmin

We had an eventful weekend with our new families in Devon, PA and New York City and we couldn’t be more excited for summer 2016. Our new campers got to meet some of their future bunkmates and counselors as they … Continue reading →

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