OUR PROGRAM:  Day Camp sessions are for children ages 6-15, and run Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM.  A licensed bus driver will pickup the day campers every morning and return them each afternoon at various stops in Cortland, Homer, and McGraw. 

Resident Camp sessions are for children ages 8 to 15 and run weekly from Sunday afternoon to Friday evening.  All Resident and Day campers enjoy a variety of age-appropriate activities daily.  Campers choose from activities in four major areas: Recreation, Waterfront, Arts & Crafts, and Outdoor Education. 

Junior & Senior Resident Trips are for overnight Resident campers only.  These campers have the opportunity to participate in several outdoor education trips.  It is recommended that you register as early as possible since most trips fill quickly.  Senior Trips are overnight out of camp programs.  Junior Trips are day trips.

SESSION #1........................................................................................................................................... (July 4-9)

WINTER CARNIVAL (NEW): Even though it’s summer everywhere else in the world it’s winter at Owahta.  Join the celebrations of the winter months as we turn our weather upside down.  Take part in some of your favorite winter activities as Owahta transforms.

·         Sr. Resident Whitewater Rafting....................................................Moose River, Old Forge

·         Jr. Resident Kayak Trip.............................................................................. Local Waterways

·         Day Camp Trip..................................................................................... Ithaca Science Center

·         Outdoor Certification...................................................................... NYS DEC Hunter Safety

SESSION #2........................................................................................................................................ (July 11-16)

RENAISSANCE DAY:  Hear ye, Hear ye!  May a journey await all ye noble lords, young squires and ladies of the Old World.  Artisans and entertainers will be on hand to make this one of our best renaissance festivals.

 ·         Sr. Resident Whitewater Rafting....................................Black River, Watertown
·         Jr. Resident Hiking Trip (NEW)........................................... Scenic Trails of CNY
·         Day Camp Trip......................................................... Going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo!

 SESSION #3...........................................................................................................................................(July 18-23)

KLONDIKE DAY:  It’s time to pack up your bags and head west. As you journey across the wild frontier you’ll stop at the little western town of Owahtaville.  There is word that the nearby streams and hills are filled with gold. Come find your fortune, but be careful of shady characters that lurk around gold boom towns.

                                         ·         Sr. Resident Waterslide Park Trip....................................... Old Forge
              ·         Jr. Resident Canoe Trip (NEW)............................ Local Waterways
              ·         Day Camp Trip.............................................................. Carnival Day

SESSION #4............................................................................................................................................. (July 25-30)

 DAY AT THE LIBRARY (NEW):  All your favorite books come to life at Owahta.  You’ve heard of Night at the Museum, now it’s Day at the Library!  The Wild Things, the Grinch, Captain Underpants, Curious George, and many more will be meeting at Owahta.  The weather may even be cloudy with a chance of meatballs.  Come and be part of your favorite story.

 ·        Sr. Resident Horseback Riding...... Camping & Horseback Riding
·        Jr. Resident Baseball Trip.......................... Evening Baseball Game
·         Day Camp Trip......................................... Miniature Golf and Party

 

SESSION #5.................................................................................................................................................. (Aug 1-6)

SUPERHEROES (NEW):  When all the superheroes of the world unite at Owahta the fate of the Universe is at stake.  Be there to be part of the struggle between good and evil to see which one will prevail.  Discover your secret super power and join the struggle.

 ·         Sr. Resident Kayaking Trip (NEW)................ Finger Lakes Region

·         Jr. Resident Fishing Trip................................. An Evening Endeavor

·         Day Camp Trip................................................................ Beach Party

 

SESSION #6................................................................................................................................................. (Aug 8-13)

OLYMPIC WEEK:  “Citius, Altius, Fortius” During the sixth and final week of the summer the Olympic flame will be lit for the 17^th Annual Olympic games at Camp Owahta.  Become part of the tradition and bring out the best in your teammates, opponents, and yourself.  Live the Olympic Dream!