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4H Camp Owahta
61 Years of providing a fun, safe, & nuturing environment, where children can learn & grow!

~ Owned &Operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland Co. ~

Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (607) 753-5077

Camp Owahta (Sunday to Friday Seasonal) (607) 836-6230

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Camp Owahta announces their 2013 Drama Production!
Day Campers or Resident Campers wishing to participate in the production must register for sessions 2, 3 and 4.

Music and Lyrics by:	Music Adapted and Arranged by:
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Terry Gilkyson	Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by:	Based on the Screenplay by:
Marcy Heisler	Larry Clemmons

New Director for 2013!

We are excited to announce that long-time program director and former camper Travis Miller will be Director of 4H Camp Owahta this summer! Travis has been an Owahta counselor for the past six years and held leadership positions for four of them. Many campers remember his creative Special-Day programs and campfire stories.

Travis also brings knowledge of all levels of camp operations, from maintenance to kitchen to drama productions. Camper safety is a top priority, reinforced by Travis’s experiences as a resident advisor in a college dormitory, running/duathlon race coordinator, and camp waterfront director.

Travis has a degree in environmental studies and a deep-seated commitment to making Camp Owahta home to a diversity of campers. "I am honored to be in this new role. I started at Owahta as a young day camper for one week to test it out many years ago. Since then I haven't missed a single summer. Words can't express how influential Owahta has been in my life. The relationships I've developed with staff, campers, and the beautiful environment will stay with me my entire life. I still approach camp with the same passion that brought me back in those early years. I can't wait to continue working with the talented staff who return each year, creating memories for the next generation of campers that they will never forget."

*Tune into WXHC Oldies 101.5 Saturday June 8th at 9:00AM to hear an interview with Travis*

CAMP OWAHTA

amp Owahta is owned and operated by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Cortland County. Camp Owahta is a beautiful facility that is available year-round to schools, churches, youth groups, and families in the CNY region. Throughout the year, environmental awareness programs are offered at this distinctive outdoor education center.

Facilities: The camp’s 128-acre facility includes: five miles of woodland nature trails, large pond, expansive recreation field, certified low ropes challenge course, recreation/dining lodge, a large open pavilion, activity buildings, new basketball and hockey courts, a sand volleyball court, an infirmary, and bathhouses.

Directions: From Cortland (Route 81-Exit #10), go south on Route 41 through McGraw to Syrian Hill Road. Take Syrian Hill Road North 3 Miles to 4-H Camp Road. Entrance is on the right.

Open House: Come visit Camp and see how much fun you can have! Meet our staff and find out about our quality programs. In addition, there will be a FREE Hot Dog and Hamburger Picnic available.

OPEN HOUSE
sunday, june 9TH

1:00-4:00 PM*

*Open House time extended! Come meet the staff, tour Owahta, and have a free hot dog/hamburger picnic!

Total Visits Since December 1, 2012

HEALTH & SAFETY

Staff Members: The Camp Director, Medical Director and staff live on the premises during the camping season. Staff members are selected on the basis of their maturity and leadership abilities. All staff members are dedicated to the belief that “Camp is for the Campers”, and strengthen that ideal by promoting the goals of 4-H camping. Many of the staff members are certified educators or are attending college to prepare for careers in the field of education. All staff members participate in a week-long training session prior to the start of the camp season.

Health Regulations: Camp complies with all federal, state and county health codes, is inspected twice each camping season, and is officially permitted for youth camping by the Cortland Co. Department of Health. Copies of the inspection reports and required safety plans are available for review at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland Co. (607) 753-5077, or the County Health Dept. (607) 753-5035. Cornell Cooperative Extension and Camp Owahta provide equal program and employment opportunities.

Daily Meals: Nutritious meals, provided each day, comply with the USDA Summer Food Program guidelines. In addition, camp strives to provide healthy options on a daily basis. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a night time snack are provided daily. Day camper lunches are provided daily as part of their registration fees.

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