Spring 2024 Programs

Spring is in the air. The Spring Semester, that is! Youth Odyssey is looking forward to the busiest spring program line up ever. We’re currently leading 22 Adventure Challenge Programs. This includes our long-established after-school programs at area middle schools: Baker, Browne, Cunningham at Southpark, Driscoll, Gregory-Portland, Haas, Hamlin, Martin, and West Oso. As of... Read more »

Big Bend – Winter Camp Adventure

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 »

Thanksgiving Rock Climbing Trip

by: Tony minter, program director and christina lee, program facilitator Day 1: Travel to Emma Long For rock Climbing Camp At about 4:30pm campers and their families began to pull into the Youth Odyssey parking lot. This crew was an even mix of some of our most seasoned Youth Leaders and new participants. The trip... Read more »

Wilderness First Aid Training

by: christina lee, program facilitator Heading to Austin On Friday, November 11th, the YO program facilitators and program director left for a weekend of camping and learning. The main purpose of the trip was to attend the NOLS Wilderness Medicine First Aid Class. Allowing us to be better prepared in our first aid skills, and... Read more »

Davis Mountains Leadership Camp

by: bridget clapp, program facilitator Day 1: Davis Mountains, The Adventure Begins… The campers gathered at the Youth Odyssey offices at 6:30 a.m. for an early departure to the Davis Mountains of West Texas. After loading their things into the trailer and before saying their goodbyes and climbing into the van, the group participated in... Read more »

Fall and Winter Leadership Camps

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 »

Programs for Fall and Winter 2023

Fall Programs As the summer fades into pleasant memories, Youth Odyssey’s facilitation team is gearing up for our next season: Fall! Between our weekly programs and week-long camping trips, the calendar is already filling up with action packed adventures. After School Programs will begin the week of September 11. We will be returning to Baker,... Read more »

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 »

Living Local Leadership Camp

Day 1 – Alpacas, Sheep, Livestock Guardian Dogs, and Birds! OH MY!  The first day of Living Local had arrived and the campers were eager to get their day started. First, they prepared their lunch while  getting acquainted with one another. Stories about the latest movies and games they’ve enjoyed over summer break. Then we... Read more »

Kayak II Camp

By Hannah Keyes and Bridget Clapp Day 1: Kayak Base Camp Campers arrived at the office bright eyed and bushy tailed at 9:00 AM, eager to conquer the South Llano River by kayak. Driving through the beautiful Texas Hill country the group was greeted by scattered showers. Once arrived the group escaped the heat by... Read more »