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
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!
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.
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.
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."
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.
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!