Halloween is upon us and there is much to prepare for. Costume parties, trick or treating, fall festivals, hay rides and spooky stories are all part of a great Halloween experience. I know for some people, this day is planned for far in advance. House decorating and costumes are just some of the ways that… Read more »
Finding the best outdoor activity can sometimes be more challenging than the activity itself. But, there are options for everyone that don’t have to be difficult to complete. Or maybe you want a challenge and are looking for something a little more adventurous. That is the great thing about the state of Texas. There are… Read more »
Summer has come to an end, which means Fall school programs are right around the corner! We will be having our programs at 7 different CCISD schools once again. The great part about our CCISD programs is they are free to youth between the ages of 10-17. Like any program, there are expectations for everyone… Read more »
Fall programs are back in session and we want to know when you are coming. For this entire month, Youth Odyssey will be implementing our youth development program at Housing communities around the Coastal Bend. In addition to those programs, we will also be having our Seed to Plate program with our partners at Grow… Read more »
Camp Day 1: Arriving at Base Camp The first day of On the Water Canoe Camp started bright in early at the Youth Odyssey office. After everyone said their goodbyes, we began our long journey to Caddo Lake State Park. After a long drive, there was only enough time to set up our camp and… Read more »
When you first think of backpacking, you may have an image of a casual stroll through wilderness with your belongings following close behind. This idealesque vision is far from reality as you will find out below. The day began with loading up bright and early then traveling 7 hours to the Sabine National Forrest. After… Read more »
Come enjoy a great night of baseball on August 28th at 6:15pm, as your local Corpus Christi Hooks baseball club take on the Arkansas Travelers in an end of season series. That night, the Corpus Christi Hooks will be partnering up with Youth Odyssey and informing the local community about the impact made in the… Read more »
Sabine National ForrestLast month our staff embarked on a scouting trip for this year’s backpacking camp. On this journey we encountered a carousel of environments from bay, beach, lagoon, swamp and forest. As we traveled north from Houston the scenery became dominated by towering pine trees. Once we arrived to the Sabine National Forest visibility… Read more »
Summer camps with Youth Odyssey are always a great time. On our week-long summer camps, youth from the Coastal Bend get to try different activities, many for the very first time. Our six Summer Camps encompass skills such as Canoeing, Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Scuba Diving, Kayaking, Horseback Riding and other outdoor activities partnered with our… Read more »
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 »
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