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 »
Category: Outside Scoop
Youth Odyssey Summer 2023 was a Success!
Summer Time Fun – It’s been quite the Adventure! Our summer Youth Leadership Camps have opened minds. We’ve built trust rock climbing at Enchanted Rock, learned self-reliance kayaking the South Llano River, developed resilience on Outdoor Adventures around the Coastal Bend, and discovered resourcefulness in our Living Local community. Through all of our adventures we… Read more »
Outside Scoop: Lets get Outdoors in Texas!
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 »
Nature Effect
Youth Odyssey’s AdventuresNature works in mysterious ways. One thing it does not lack is giving us challenges. Each day and each adventure provides something different. Youth Odyssey is all about challenging adventures, it is what helps us grow into better versions of ourselves. We enjoy getting youth out into the outdoors because nature has a… 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 »
Fishing Responsibly
Fishing Tips 101At Youth Odyssey we strive to better the world through positively impacting as many teens as possible. In hopes that they will become outdoor lovers, adventure seekers and conservation ambassadors. Being situated on the bay, Corpus Christians know pollution is everywhere. Pollution is caused through our refineries, trash, and even chemical spills. Our… 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 »
Trail Safety: Natures Most Wanted
Being out on the trail definitely has its rewards. Its better for your health, you get to make new memories, and you influence others to go out also. But there are things to always be cautious about when being on a trail, and the hazards that come with it. Every place has its own unique… Read more »
Outdoor Scoop: Hitting the Bends with our Four-legged Friends
There is something different about camping with people than it is with our four- legged friends. You get the perks of companionship, and less to carry. But then, we are presented newer challenges such as the obvious language barrier and different preparation methods for trips. But all together, it all leads up to a great… Read more »
Outdoor Scoop: Prepping for a Camping trip
Camping can sometimes be a challenging activity, if not properly planned for. And depending on the different variables, there can be a lot of things to plan for. But in any scenario, there some things that must happen for any trip to happen successfully. So the intentions of this blog are to answer some of… Read more »