By: Araceli Arredondo and Julius Richardson Day 1: The Journey Begins! The van was filled with the chatter of excited campers as our Outdoor Adventure camp embarked on their first van ride. They talked about the activities in the week to come and their thoughts on what was for dinner. After setting up camp at… 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, youth odyssey program facilitator Day 1: Adventure Begins Youth Odyssey Winter Leadership Camp started 2024 off with their sites set on West Texas wonder. After an early morning departure the campers set off with sleep in their eyes and the spirit of adventure in their hearts as they began the trek to… Read more »
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 »
By Bridget Clapp Day 1: Happy (Adventure) Campers As we embarked on our Outdoor Adventure Camp, the van jostled toward Lake Corpus Christi State Park. During the ride everyone quietly and politely chit-chatted amongst themselves slowly becoming acquainted in anticipation for the adventures to come. As it was many camper’s first time setting up a… 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 »
The end of the year is soon approaching and most of our programs have come to an end. We want to thank everyone who has been a part of any Youth Odyssey event or program this year. Our partners, sponsors and affiliates have allowed us to keep doing what we do. The support we received… Read more »
2020 has been an interesting year for Youth Odyssey. It was an unprecedented time for us, but we were determined to see our mission through. This year more than ever, we reached out to the community for their support, and without hesitation, everyone was there for us. Support came in all shapes and sizes and… Read more »
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 »
March is the Month of Giving for Jersey Mike’s Subs Nationwide! Every March, Jersey Mike’s collects donations for a local cause. Then, on the last Wednesday of the month (March 25th), 100% of every dollar that is spent at local Jersey Mike’s stores is donated to that organization. And they mean 100%, not just profits!… Read more »
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