Category: Empowerment

Update on June Programs

Summer Programs Although the last few months have been strange and challenging for programs, we have been fortunate enough to run a variation of programs this summer! Since April, we have been working to adapt our regular programs. These adapted programs were created in order to keep staff and students safe and engaged. In June… Read more »

Thankful on Thanksgiving!

Many of us look forward to Thanksgiving for a variety of reasons. Some of us for the food, others for the gathering of family members, and some of us for the shopping that comes after. But the most important thing anyone can do on this day is be thankful. Of course everyone will have different… Read more »

End of Summer

Today marks the end of Summer 2019, and it was our best summer yet! This was our first year we were able to bring on summer staff and boy were they a huge help. Our summer session is by far our busiest, but the hard work always pays off in the end.  We had a lot… Read more »

Canoe Camp 2019

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 »

Outdoor Ambassadors

Get Outdoors! Youth Odyssey is on a mission to provide at-risk youth ages 10-17 with positive development through adventure programming and life skills curriculum. Simply put, we create leaders and outdoor ambassadors.  Today, we have a friend who can also be an enemy, it’s called technology. Technology does a lot of great things for society,… Read more »

Backpacking Camp 2019

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 »

Outdoor Adventure Camp 2019

Steppin’ out of our comfort zonesAt the Outdoor Adventure Camp we strive to get teens to break the norm of lounging around and spark their adventurous ambition through fun activities! Our facilitators lead hands-on activities that help engage the youth.  We called it “Group Howl”. Some youth are rambunctious/loud and some are quiet/shy. By doing… Read more »

Legacy Camp 2019

Youth Odyssey started our summer with the Legacy Camp! Legacy Camp is all about getting to know yourself better and leaving your legacy. The camp consisted of six days of fun in the sun and self reflection. With everything prepared, our staff were very eager to meet all of our campers and get started. Day… Read more »

Summer 2019

Time to get outside and have some fun in the sun! Youth Odyssey has a busy summer this year, from summer camps to summer programs, there’s something for everyone to do. We’re kicking things off with our summer programs and Legacy camp! Summer ProgramsThis summer, we have teamed up with 21st Century/ACE at local CCISD… 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 »