Welcome the A-Team!!!

For the first time ever, Youth Odyssey  has DOUBLED our program staff, to eight!  We hired four new summer staff to work with camps and programs; and together they make up the first ever Activities Team (A-Team). We are very excited to have them and are expecting a busy summer filled high energy and smiles.... Read more »

Hot Summers Mean More Snakes

Snakes in South Texas Being cold blooded, means hot months in the summer are much more favorable than the rest of the year for snakes. That being said, everyone should start keeping an extra eye out for them while being outdoors. Texas like many other places are home to a large variety of snakes, ranging... Read more »

Summer Fiesta 2019!

Come support our largest fundraiser of the year! On May 16th, Youth Odyssey will be hosting our third annual Summer Fiesta! It will be taking place at the lovely Bay Jewel, starting off with a small meet and greet at 5:30 PM and continue until 8:00 PM with fun events throughout the night. Tickets are... Read more »

Welcome Jennifer to our Team!

Meet Jen!We want to give a big welcome to our newest staff member, Jen! Jen joined out team last week and has hit the ground running. We are all really excited to get to know her, and see her in action in Youth Odyssey programs! She comes all the way from Minnesota, and brings with... Read more »

Teamwork: The Youth Odyssey Way

The Blucher Park TeamThe Youth Leaders at Youth Odyssey are doing some amazing teamwork for the natural environment in the Coastal Bend! Every month, they team up with the Audubon Outdoor Club to clean up Blucher Park. It’s a day of shared legwork and laughter! The day starts at 9:00am when the Youth Leaders meet... Read more »

Earth Day – Bay Day: Celebrating 20 Years!

Join Us!Join us for Earth Day - Bay Day this Saturday, April 6, from 10am-5pm at Heritage Park! Yes, it’s free! Check out the event on Facebook and click Going! Earth Day - Bay Day is dedicated to educating thousands of residents and visitors of the Coastal Bend on the importance of environmental stewardship. So... Read more »

Earth Day Bay Day 2019

Earth Day History Earth Day is a day of celebrating the planet and promoting a healthy environment through environmental education and awareness. Thanks to Senator Gaylord Nelson and protests from the 1960’s. Earth Day became an educational day to teach everyone about environmental issues affecting our world. Back in the 1960’s people were just starting... Read more »

Spring Break 2019

On the Road to Wichita Mountains!What an adventure! We went to a brand new location this Spring Break for our Annual Youth Leadership Program Trip. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma! There was an abundance of activities and attractions for us to do during the week. Waterfalls, mountains, prairie dog towns, historic buildings, and... Read more »

Summer Leadership Camps: Register Today!

Here's the ScoopYouth Odyssey Summer Leadership Camps are coming ! We welcome all youth ages 10-17 to join us for a great camp season. But space is limited to 10 youth for each camp and  our camps always fill up fast! Get your registration form in today! Check Your Calendar!June 9-14, 2019 Legacy Camp for... Read more »

Creative Camping: An Epic Escapade at Enchanted Rock

What's the Problem?Every camping trip is a collage of problems for the creative mind to solve. No matter how well we plan, nature finds a way to transform individuals into inventors. Let’s take last month's camping trip to Enchanted Rock for example. It was intended to be a reward trip for our Youth Leaders. We... Read more »