Written by Araceli Arredondo, Summer Facilitator Sunday: Day 1 At 11AM sharp, campers started arriving at the office, all of them sporting smiles and a buzz of eagerness to start the Rock Climbing trip. One by one they filed into the van, picking seats that they would sit in for the remainder of the… Read more »
Sunday: The Climbing Journey Begins The adventure started at 11:00 AM sharp at the Youth Odyssey offices, where excitement buzzed in the air as climbers gathered for their week-long expedition. With the building’s elevator out of commission, Tony and Erica enlisted the help of eager Youth Leaders to haul climbing gear and supplies down multiple flights… Read more »
By: Erica Salinas Our Youth embarked on an unforgettable journey to the Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park this winter break. The trip was more than just a getaway, it was an opportunity to connect with nature, bond with each other, and challenge ourselves in ways we never imagined. Day 1: The… Read more »
By: Program Director and Rock Climbing Guru, Tony Minter Day 1: Rock Climbing Meetup and Departure As the sun dipped below the horizon, families gathered in the Youth Odyssey parking a lot, the crisp autumn air filling the space with excitement. Veteran campers, rock climbers, and their families exchanged greetings as the youth packed their… Read more »
Reimers Rock Climbing Adventures, By: Arianna & Reagan Day 1: Travel On the balmy Sunday morning that was Day 1 of our adventure, we embarked on our journey from Corpus Christi to Pedernales Falls State Park. Before leaving, all of the youth and their family joined and spoke about their hopes for the trip, what… Read more »
by: Tony minter, program director and christina lee, program facilitator Day 1: Travel to Emma Long For rock Climbing Camp At about 4:30pm campers and their families began to pull into the Youth Odyssey parking lot. This crew was an even mix of some of our most seasoned Youth Leaders and new participants. The trip… Read more »
by: christina lee, program facilitator Heading to Austin On Friday, November 11th, the YO program facilitators and program director left for a weekend of camping and learning. The main purpose of the trip was to attend the NOLS Wilderness Medicine First Aid Class. Allowing us to be better prepared in our first aid skills, and… Read more »
Our Program Facilitators have been working really hard to put together some unique adventures for the upcoming Fall and Winter Leadership Camps. These camps are going to provide campers with opportunities to experience the outdoors in a new way! Space is limited to 10 youth per camp so don’t delay in saving your spot! Here’s… Read more »
Fall Programs As the summer fades into pleasant memories, Youth Odyssey’s facilitation team is gearing up for our next season: Fall! Between our weekly programs and week-long camping trips, the calendar is already filling up with action packed adventures. After School Programs will begin the week of September 11. We will be returning to Baker,… Read more »
By Jennifer Risi Our Final Debrief of Climbing Camp It’s around 10 p.m. and a balmy 89 degrees. There’s a glow emanating from the embers of a fire and all around it’s black as pitch. There’s a cacophony of insects and critters, chittering and creaking in the darkness, it feels louder than the music that… Read more »
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