“You have a great staff. Youth Odyssey is an outstanding organization that is exactly what our kids need nowadays. And thank you for taking time to consider the parents, too.”

Do you feel your child’s participation in Youth Odyssey has
made a positive impact?

“I have learned that he is more mature than I thought.”

“Yes, she has learned to be more out-going and feel more confident about herself.”
“It has helped her participate in school activities.”

“Yes, he is very excited about the program and all the friends he has made.”

“Yes, he returns from trips with joy and excitement. As a family we have never been able to go camping, hiking, canoeing, etc.. he really enjoyed doing all these exciting and fun things.”

“Yes, with out this program kids wouldn’t have the bond and confidence that you give them. My son has learned so much with everything you taught him and is stronger than ever and I’m a proud parent to have this program in his life.”

“Yes, because my son is no longer just lounging around the house. He is more interactive.”

“Yes, she hasn’t had many friends and had been feeling real upset about not having anyone other than family to spend time with and no one else to call. She now has met friends there at Youth Odyssey to spend time with which has really cheered her up. Thank you!”

“Yes, because instead of using bad language she uses words like thank you and your welcome.”

“Yes, self-confidence and also that she really does like the outdoors.”

“It helped her to communicate with others, trust people, and most of all to have confidence in herself.”

“Yes, he gets along with other students and he comes home and talks to me about the program.”

“Yes, how to work and respect other and how to communicate with other.”

“Yes, communication skills, self confidence, and strength to push herself farther than she ever thought she could. She is very intelligent and has many teachers at her school that trust her to be in charge of social events at school. She loves to be needed and helpful.”

From The Teachers / Representatives

“ This program provides quality interaction with the kids while they are having fun.”

“The skills taught through the Youth Odyssey program are excellent for kids at this age”

“Yes, the Youth Odyssey program was a great asset to our students. I have really enjoyed working with the staff”

“They experienced many activities that inner-city kids would not have otherwise had.”

“I feel that most students who participated learned important skills needed in today’s society.”

“Yes, it made an impact on the students.”

“Yes, I feel that Youth Odyssey made a tremendous impact on our student’s school progress and leadership skills.”