Camp
Oty'Okwa…
is a multi-building facility open year-round with over 600 scenic
acres surrounded by the forests of the Hocking Hills State
Park and Nature Preserves.
Camp
Oty’Okwa has been owned and operated
by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio since 1942 and easily
accommodates multiple rentals. Central Campus at Camp
Oty’Okwa is
set atop one of the highest hills in the area and is surrounded
by steep terrain, mature woodlands, rock formations, hollows
and caves. This environment provides an excellent site
for exploration and appreciation of nature.
Camp Oty’Okwa offers a variety of lodging opportunities.
Lodging for Group Rentals is located within the Central Campus
area, and the Cabins at Camp Oty’Okwa are located
on the outskirts of the Central Campus area.
CABINS
at Camp Oty’Okwa
1-25 guests
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Venard Cabin
Occupancy - 6 guests
Venard Cabin is an 1850’s log cabin with all of the
modern conveniences nestled in the serene forest of Camp
Oty’Okwa.
Coultrap Lodge
Occupancy - 25 guests
The lodge is fully equipped and provides a comfortable, relaxing
atmosphere for a variety of retreats and outings.
Cardinal
Lodge A&B
Occupancy - 10 guests per unit
The lodge offers two side-by-side bunkhouse units. Each unit
sleeps 10 and includes a kitchenette, full bath, sitting
area, fire ring with grill and yard space for an additional
tent. This unit is ideal for scouts and youth groups all
year round.
These three cabins are located outside Central Campus and
are available for rent online. Guests renting these three
cabins DO NOT have use of the central campus, however DO
have permission to:
• Access the camp’s
private hiking trails
• Seasonal usage of the in-ground pool
• Bring their pets
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LARGE
GROUP RENTALS
30-200 guests
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Availability
Camp
Oty’Okwa
also offers lodging accommodations and dining facilities
for larger groups up to 200 throughout
the year.
Group
Rentals, such as schools, churches, business conferences
and retreats, have access to all of camp’s hiking
trails and Central Campus.
For
additional information contact the Camp Administration of
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio at 614-839-2447
or email bblau@bbbscentralohio.org.
PROGRAMS at
Camp Oty’Okwa
• Environmental Education
• Team Building
The goal of these programs is to build self-esteem through
self-challenging experiences in the outdoors and to instill
a sense of value of the natural environment and of one another.
Camp Oty’Okwa works hand-in-hand with schools to develop
a curriculum that is tailored to the particular needs of
their students.
• Summer Camp
for children ages 6 through 14.
Camp Oty’Okwa
is and has been home to thousands of Little Brothers, Little
Sisters and children from all over
Ohio.
Our Summer Camp program for children provides experiences
that are designed to help build positive self-images and
self-esteem while developing an appreciation for nature and
the environment.
Children have the opportunity to participate in activities
such as:
• Hiking
• Camping
• Swimming
•
Arts & Crafts
• Fishing
• Canoeing
• Low Ropes Initiatives
• Environmental Exploration
For additional information about these programs, see Contact
Us or Summer Camp.
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