As I’m sure most of you know by now, Youth Odyssey has been chosen for the FIRST TIME to be on the Coastal Bend Day of Giving! It is very exciting for us to be on this 24-hour fundraising blitz because of how many more kids we will able to help and how many more programs… Read more »
Category: Volunteering
What is a Youth Odyssey Mentor and How to Become One
Throughout our blogs and Facebook posts we mention our youth mentors; we are usually thanking them for being great and helping us and the community. It occurred to me that there has never been a blog or post that has discussed Youth Odyssey’s mentor program in great depth; how does a youth become a mentor, what that… Read more »
2016 Summer Program Impact
Youth Odyssey had a pretty jam packed 2016 summer season but it was all for the benefit of the Coastal Bend youth and beyond (with our summer camps). This summer season we were able to complete 14 programs! Of those programs, four were our week long summer camps that were open to all youth ages… Read more »
Getting Out of the Comfort Zone and Into a Canoe
Last week, July 18-23, Youth Odyssey completed our 2016 Canoe Summer Camp that took place at Martin Dies Jr. State Park. Campers and their families met our staff at South Park Middle School at 8:00 a.m., Monday morning, loaded up, and hit the road for a 4.5 hour car ride to the State Park. The car… Read more »
Fresh Fun at the Farmer’s Market
Every Wednesday the Corpus Christi Art Center hosts the Downtown Farmer’s Market where you can find everything from a freshly prepared chef’s meal to pollen in a jar. They have a variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, and bread. The family friendly environment and laid back vibe make it a great place to stop in and browse… Read more »
Summer Camp Season is Well Underway!
Youth Odyssey has finished it’s first summer camp of the season, our Nueces Delta Camp. Each day focused on a different activity with the goal of “opening minds and expanding horizons”. This was achieved through numerous outdoor adventures that drew individual participants into a supportive, cohesive team. The first day consisted of getting-to-know-you games, setting up camp,… Read more »
The Power of Standing Out
Anyone who has dared to step out of their comfort zone, to try something new, or to take a risk, will ultimately stand out. Sometimes for the good and sometimes the opposite. Either way, it’s how we grow. It’s how we change the world, one person at a time (and that person, first and foremost… Read more »
Call to Action: Volunteers Needed
As one can imagine, our Youth Odyssey staff are pretty busy year-round. The demand for our programs continues to grow each year. You may have heard the phrase, “Volunteers are the lifeblood of a non-profit”. This is absolutely correct! Volunteers bring fresh perspectives, life experiences, and energy. They lend an extra set of eyes and… Read more »
Blast From the Past: Part 1
Youth Odyssey was founded in 1997 and has been inspiring youth and changing lives ever since. We recently came across a Youth Odyssey member who was active in the program 17 years ago. As one can imagine, this is pretty exciting news for us, so we asked if we could interview him for our blog. Just to… Read more »
Earth Day-Bay Day 2016 Rocked!
This past Saturday, April 9th, Youth Odyssey participated in the 17th annual Earth Day-Bay Day celebration at Heritage Park. Earth Day-Bay Day is an event put on by the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation to educate the public about the bays, estuaries, other native habitats, and the importance of clean air, water and a clean environment. To help… Read more »
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