4H Camp Owahta
60 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

Special Days 

2012 Camp Owahta Special Day and Trip Schedule

 
Day Camp
sessions are for children ages 6-15, and run Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM. A licensed bus driver will pick up 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 1-6)    PASSPORT TO FUN:  Hang with the celebrities and take a week long Cruise Ship extravaganza to celebrate Camp Owahta’s 60th year of camping.  Travel the world and enjoy games, parties, and dances that you have never experienced before.  This day will be jam packed with programs for all to enjoy and will end with an evening extravaganza that will amaze you!

  • Sr. Resident Whitewater Rafting........................................................................Moose River, Old Forge
  • Jr. Resident Kayak/Canoe Trip......................................................................................Local Waterways
  • Day Camp Special Program........................................................................................Wacky Sports Day
  • Outdoor Certification...........................................................................................NYS DEC Hunter Safety

SESSION #2 (July 8-13)    RENAISSANCE DAY: Princes and Princesses, 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..............................................................................................Scenic Trails of CNY
  • Day Camp Special Program........................................................................................................Pirate Day 
  • Drama Production-Cinderella Kids.....................................................................Must Attend Weeks 2-4

SESSION #3 (July 15-20)    OWAHTAWARTZ: Calling all magical folk! Come to Owahtawartz to join in magic training and adventure. This is your chance to live among some of the greatest wizards to ever live. Come and join the magical adventure at Owahtawartz.

  • Sr. Resident Laser Tag & Out Post Camping.....................................................................Great Woods 
  • Jr. Resident Kayak/Canoe Trip.......................................................................................Local Waterways
  • Day Camp Special Program.......................................................................................................Disco Day
  • Drama Camp-Cinderella Kids.............................................................................Must Attend Weeks 2-4

SESSION #4 (July 22-27)    NEVERLAND:  "A magical tale of mystery, fantasy, and adventure upon a pirate ship that will take you to a place of perfection and happiness; a place where only the lucky ones can visit if they can make it. This journey will last you a lifetime."

  • Sr. Resident Waterslide Park.......................................................................................................Old Forge
  • Jr. Resident Baseball Trip...................................................................................Evening Baseball Game
  • Day Camp Special Program...................................................................................................Carnival Day 
  • Drama Camp-Cinderella Kids.............................................................................Must Attend Weeks 2-4

SESSION #5 (July 29-Aug 3)    KLONDIKE DAY: It’s time to pack up your bags and head west.  There is word that the nearby streams and hills are filled with gold. Come find your fortune, but be careful as as you journey across the wild frontier to a little western town call Owahtaville.  Cowboys and Aliens will clash, since the aliens have departed the galaxies to lurk around gold boom towns.

  • Sr. Horseback Riding.................................................................................Camping & Horseback Riding
  • Sr. Outpost Camping..............................................................................An On-Site Camping Experience
  • Jr. Resident Fishing Trip...........................................................................................An Evening Endeavor
  • Day Camp Special Program............................................................................................Luau Beach Party

  SESSION #6 (Aug 5-10)    OLYMPIC WEEK: “Citius, Altius, Fortius” During the sixth and final week of the summer the Olympic flame will be lit for the 20th 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!

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