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Winter may still be holding strong in the Northeast, but at Camp O-AT-KA, the rhythm of summer is already starting to return. Beneath the snow-covered grounds and quiet cabins, there\u2019s a steady sense of preparation and purpose\u2014gearing up for a milestone 120th season while staying rooted in the traditions that have defined camp for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This edition of The Lion\u2019s Roar<\/em> leans into both reflection and forward momentum. Woven throughout is a simple but powerful theme: the lasting nature of the O-AT-KA experience. Whether it\u2019s friendships that pick up decades later on a bike trip, or traditions carried forward by new generations, camp remains a constant. It\u2019s a place that evolves each year, yet somehow always feels the same at its core\u2014grounded in connection, community, and the moments that stay with you long after summer ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download<\/a> the full edition of\u00a0The Lion\u2019s Roar<\/em>\u00a0to dive deeper into the stories, updates, and community moments that continue to shape the O-AT-KA experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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