At Camp Y-Owasco, our facilities enrich our programs. The property sits on 35 acres of hills, woods, and fields. The camp enjoys an impressive one-thousand feet of shoreline along Owasco Lake, one of the Finger Lakes of central New York. Just 9 miles south of Auburn and 40 minutes from Syracuse our diverse, natural property provides the perfect landscape for recreation, discovery, and adventure for our campers and staff to explore gullies, trails, and forest. Please explore this page to learn more about our buildings and grounds!
The Lodge
Our A-Frame lodge is the primary indoor space at camp. It includes a dining hall, where we eat meals during resident camp, the kitchen, the camp store, and a custom-built deck overlooking the commons, waterfront, and amphitheatre. The dining call can seat about 150.
The Waterfront
Our expansive waterfront occupies a portion of our 1,000 feet of shoreline. It includes two docks and 2 floating rafts. Swim sections are defined by ropes with floating buoys. The waterfront is closed when lifeguards are not on duty. Groups who would like to rent camp and take advantage of the swim section or boats need to book such facilities and equipment ahead of time with the camp director as they require lifeguard staff that the camp must provide.
The Cabins
Most of our 13 cabins were built in 2005-2006. Most sleep 10 people, and a few can sleep more. They are equiped with screen doors, a fan, and a light.
The Bathhouse
Our central bathhouse was constructed in 2007 and is where all campers and staff shower, brush their teeth, and use the restroom. At summer camp, shower time is supervised by staff. Only the men's side is seen in the photo here.
The Amphitheater
Our amphitheatre and fire ring were constructed in 2009. The facility seats about 150 people and is situated in a scenic location.
Archery Range
Our archery range features several stalls for individual shooters, a back net (not seen installed in this photo), and a small shelter (not seen in this photo).
Athletic Field
The expansive athletic field features a storage building, a volleyball net, and PLENTY of room to enjoy any sport or field game one may think of. Substantial work has been done to the field to minimize erosion. There is also the North Field, which isn't suitable for sports but provides another grassy, open space.
Challenge Course
Known as "Project Adventure" by staff and campers because of the company who provided the equipment, our challenge course is facilitated by trained staff and provides an excellent resource for strengthening groups and social skills when combined with a teambuilding program.
Facilities not pictured: Picnic Area, Infirmary (nurse's cabin), Arts & Crafts Area, Drama Stage.
