Category: Outside Scoop

Climbing at our Ropes Course

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Equipment used at our Ropes Course has been carefully selected from a variety of products available. Most of the equipment we use is for our facilitators, so they can more efficiently assist the climbers. However, participants will get a chance to use the gear as they navigate through the low and high elements at the Ropes Course…. Read more »

Outside Scoop – Belaying Skills 101

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Rock climbing and obstacle courses are a big part of Youth Odyssey. They are one of many activities we do during our programs. One of the exciting things we do in our programs is take kids to our ropes course. Our course contains many different High elements, which are obstacles up off the ground. Anytime… Read more »

Garner State Park; A Campsite Review

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Welcome to another Outside Scoop with the Youth Odyssey crew! This time we will be taking a look at Garner State Park and all the amenities it has to offer. Youth Odyssey takes kids to Garner all the time and it’s one of our favorite camping spots. So let’s break it down and talk about… Read more »

Long Bow DIY

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For thousands of years the Long Bow was considered the pinnacle of modern warfare. From Ancient Native American Hunters to every day weekend archery warriors, the long bow has with stood the test of time. It is considered the oldest hunting and fighting tool on earth. Learning to construct your very own long bow can… Read more »

Getting Hooked On Knots

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So you want to go fishing but you’re not an experienced fisherman. Being able to tie the quickest and easiest fishing knot is crucial to catching that big fish. The best knots to use is any knot that you can tie quickly and easily. From my experience, the two easiest knots to master are the… Read more »

Rock Climbing Basics – Outside Scoop

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Hitting the RocksDo you want to know a sport you can do that you can get a cardio and muscle workout in? Rock Climbing!! We love this sport at Youth Odyssey because it is not only a workout, but it gets us out of our comfort zones. Rock climbing can be a very intensive and… Read more »

Packing a Tent- Outside Scoop

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Here at Youth Odyssey we are passionate about camping, it is a way for us to connect with nature and the outdoors. Many friendships have been built during our program camping trips. One of the main things we need when we go camping anywhere, is our tent. The tent is our main shelter on camping… Read more »

Camping at McKinney Falls and Garner State Parks – Outside Scoop

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Going Camping!This Fall Youth Odyssey went camping at Garner and McKinney Falls State Parks. We had an awesome time on our trips, and were able to do a variety of fun activities. Both parks are cool in their own way, and depending on what your focus will be will determine which campground is best for… Read more »