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Camp Hollis, OCO Cancer Prevention Program Promote Sun Safety
Many do not realize the amount of lasting damage sunburn has on their skin. Experiencing sunburns as a child can lead to skin cancer later in life.
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Kids Can Sign Up For Weekly Day Camp This Summer At Camp Hollis
The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau still has openings for its weekly day camp sessions at Camp Hollis. The program is offered weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 through Aug. 14.
Community
CYO Group Visits Camp Hollis
Recently, Catholic Charities of Oswego County’s CYO program made a field trip to Camp Hollis as part of its summer activities programs. Participants were able to enjoy baseball, the playground and many more activities at the camp.
Community
Explore The ‘Bones Of Writing’
Picturesque Camp Hollis will host another workshop this fall for all interested writers. Whether you want to work on a great American novel or want to create poetry, this event will have plenty of helpful hints.
Oswego Daily News
Farfaglia Recognized At His ‘Second Home’
For more than two decades, he helped young campers enjoy a “homerun experience” at Camp Hollis. Vicki Mather and Jane Murphy, who were the catalysts who got Friends of Camp Hollis started many years ago, were also honored.
Oswego Daily News
Second Relaxation, Reflection and Writing Workshop Planned
That’s write. They’re doing it again. A cluster of writers has scheduled a workshop at Camp Hollis on the Lake Ontario’s shore in Oswego Town for June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be hosted and facilitated by Mary Slimmer, Jim Farfaglia and June MacArthur, the guest writer. The trio presented a well-received writers’ workshop at the camp last fall which prompted them to conduct another this spring.
Oswego Daily News
New Camp Hollis Director Passionate About His Work
“Camp Hollis is a landmark for Oswego County. It really is. I am glad to be a part of it,” says Brandon Morey. There are certain things that make a camp a camp and should never be changed, never ever, he said, adding he hopes to continue and enhance Camp Hollis’ tradition for many years to come.
Oswego Daily News
Camp Hollis To Host ‘Relaxation, Reflection And Writing’ Workshop
A cluster of writers has scheduled an event at Camp Hollis on the Lake Ontario shore in Oswego Town for Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Relaxation, Reflection and Writing†will give participants the time to express themselves through words.
Community
Local Eagle Scout Builds 15 Picnic Tables for Camp Hollis
Oswego County children and their families have enjoyed the beautiful lakeshore setting at Camp Hollis since 1946. Now, thanks to an Oswego Eagle Scout, they have 15 brand new picnic tables upon which to enjoy their outdoor meals.
Community
Families Are Invited to Tour Camp Hollis at May 23 Open House
Families who want to learn more about Camp Hollis are invited to an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 23. Parents and children can tour the camp, visit sleeping cabins, meet the staff and enjoy samples of camp activities. The camp is located on Lakeshore Road in the Town of Oswego.