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Good Luck Greg McCrohan!

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-10-03T14:21:02-04:00October 3rd, 2013|

Greg McCrohan finished up his Ockanickon career this past Sunday working with the Father/Child Weekend. He packed up and left the Ockanickon Nation on Monday for his new home as a Camping Professional at YMCA Camp Jewell in Colebrook, CT, one of the premier YMCA Camps in the Northeast. He has been hired there as their newest Outdoor Specialist! Greg began his years at Ocky in 2004 when he attended Session 3 in Oneida Village. That was the session right after the notorious 1000 Year Storm that destroyed Camp’s dams and left us without lakes for the remainder of 2004 [...]

Another seasonal treat…

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-09-29T19:55:43-04:00September 29th, 2013|

Hello all… Another Fall seasonal treat from my Assistant, Chef Kimmie! This week we’ll try her Pumpkin Log… think Jelly Roll… but with all the charms of a Cool October morning when the leaves are changing and there is just a little nip in the air. […]

School’s Out at Indian Mills School!

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-09-24T10:27:22-04:00September 24th, 2013|

Check out these super-cute Owls that the kids (and staff!) are making at the School's Out Program at Indian Mills Elementary. Happy Fall!

The Magic Never Stops…

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-09-22T11:33:57-04:00September 22nd, 2013|

Hello all… Another beautiful weekend here at Camp that saw the union of Rob and Nicole as husband and wife. The festivities began with a BBQ dinner after the wedding rehearsal on Chapel Island this past Friday night. About 40 or so guests stayed the night and awoke to a brunch on Saturday that was followed by some fun Camp programs and lots and lots of preparations. The couple was wed in the 4 o’clock hour on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon and guests arrived back at the Ocky Dining Hall around 5pm for cocktail hour followed by dinner and dancing [...]

60% of the Time I am at Camp Every time

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-09-17T10:59:09-04:00September 17th, 2013|

This past summer marked my 15th summer here at camp. Reflecting back on my many years on “The Nation”, as many of the Ockanickon alumni refer to camp, I cannot help but think about the many personal milestones and world events that have happened while spending at least one full week on camp for every age from years 11 through 25. To put that on paper, I realize that 60% of my possible summers since birth have involved a stay at camp lasting as little as a week to 2 full years and counting. Given that those summers include all [...]

Suburban Family Article

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-09-14T07:53:02-04:00September 14th, 2013|

I love when Camp is in the news! http://site.suburbanfamilymag.com/articles/?articleid=942

It’s that season…

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-09-08T17:15:55-04:00September 8th, 2013|

Hello all… It’s that time of year where everyone puts pumpkin and “pumpkin spice” in EVERYTHING!! To most it’s a very homey taste… reminds us of the holidays… being home with friends and family… a blend of spices and flavors that warms us from the inside out in the approaching cool Fall weather. This weeks recipe comes from my assistant, Chef Kimmie. It’s her very own Pumpkin Bread recipe that is sure to fill your home with wonderful smells and entice your pallet. […]

Mother Child Weekend!

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-09-07T12:20:29-04:00September 7th, 2013|

Be sure to register for our annual Fall Mother Child Weekend at Camp Matollionequay! Activities like swimming, boating, ceramics and of course plenty of mother child time! https://ycamp.org/documents/2013FallMotherChildWeekend.pdf

Father Child Weekend!

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-08-31T12:16:24-04:00August 31st, 2013|

Got nothing to do the weekend of September 27th? Then be sure to sign-up for our Fall Father Child Weekend at Camp Ockanickon! Lot's of fun planned with activities like boating, archery, fishing and of course plenty of Ga-Ga! https://ycamp.org/documents/2013FallFatherChildWeekend.pdf

Historic Anniversary and 6 Degrees of Separation…

By YMCA of the Pines|2013-08-28T18:04:59-04:00August 28th, 2013|

Hello all… Today marked the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic “I Have A Dream” speech. It is noted as one of the largest political rallies in United States history for human rights. Just over a year later Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the youngest recipient of the award at the time. The man standing in the photo above, Thich Nhat Hanh, was nominated by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for that very same honor in 1967… but there [...]

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