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 Hannah Keyes Our second summer leadership camp this summer took place at South Llano River State park in Junction, Texas with a full van load of eager youth ready to brave a week on the river. Day 1: Arrival and Setup We arrived at camp in the blazing sun but were all in good… 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 »
Happy New Year! We’re so excited for what 2022 has in store and we can’t wait to share it with you! This time of the year is a really important one for Youth Odyssey, as we have many programs on the horizon and we’re beginning to plan for Summer. Summer is a busy season for… Read more »
This summer looked different for everyone, and that includes Youth Odyssey. But with careful planning and dedication, we were all in for Summer 2020. This summer was a possibility because of the support of the community resources, local partners, our hard working staff and our amazing youth. All those involved played a crucial role in… 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 »
Adventure can come in many ways to those who seek it. For some Youth Odyssey participants, this may come in the shape of fun activity filled boxes. With all that has happened in the last few months, many changes have had to happen. But the the mission for youth development stays true. The adventure boxes… Read more »
What can we expect?Summer is upon us and there is not better time to be outside. Youth Odyssey summer camps are fun filled camps that are themed around a specific skill that we use to teach life long lessons through experiential learning. We have a total of six different camps, that are all just as… 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 »
Youth Odyssey Summer Camps are around the corner and we want to let everyone know that registration is open. Our 2020 camps are week long overnight trips, that incorporate a specific theme throughout. This year we have a included one more camp, which means we will have 6 camps available this year. Our camps include… Read more »
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