Today, we want to talk about one of our most engaged, enthusiastic, and all around amazing representations of what Youth Odyssey is all about! We love getting opportunities to talk about our participants like Xavier and sharing their journey. Xavier has been a part of Youth Odyssey for about a year, but has learned and contributed so… Read more »
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Check Out Our Current Programs!
Adventure Challenge ProgramSchool season is here and subsequently this means our school Adventure Challenge Programs are back on! We run these programs throughout the year, however, we are very excited to be back into the school season. Each of the programs are designed to provide at-risk youth ages 10-17 with positive development through life skills… Read more »
Climbing at our Ropes Course
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 »
Parenting Corner- Conflict in Front of Your Kids
What a beautiful thing life is, am I right? Granted some days are better than others. On those tough days it is always important to remember that those are only small moments in this vast thing we call life. Some days it is harder to be the best versions of ourselves. This month we are… Read more »
Introducing Coastal Bend Day of Giving!
It’s that time of year again! The Day of Giving season is upon us! With that being said, let’s talk about what the Day of Giving is and how it works. Most importantly, we will talk about how to get involved! Here is Some Background Information! The Coastal Bend Day of Giving (CBDG) is 24-hour online… Read more »
Parenting Corner- Back to School
And just like that, school starts back up and the kids are out of the house again! We are full of hope and energy for this on coming school year! It is important to remember to help your child maintain a balanced lifestyle. Self Confidence is Key Active involvement within the school is so important… Read more »
What a Successful Summer!
This summer has been one crazy and fruitful season! We ran six housing programs, two recreation center programs, finished two home school programs, wrapped up Farm to Fork, and completed six week long summer camps. Talk about busy bees! We serviced a total of 173 youth this summer and we couldn’t have asked for better… Read more »
Girl’s Empowerment Camp
We ended our crazy awesome summer with Girl’s Empowerment Camp! It was chock full of amazing experiences and epiphanies that these girls will take with them for many moons to come! Day One is For the Girls! We arrived at the Rockport Warriors United’s house at 2 pm on Tuesday. The girls were mostly quiet… Read more »
OutdoorsMen Camp
Boys in the House!The OutdoorsMen Camp is back! We just had an amazing week jam packed of super fun activities! We were at a new location this year in Rockport, TX. Rockport Warriors United opened up their facility to us, and we were highly thankful! The OutdoorsMen camp focused on empowering young men to help… Read more »
Summer Camp Sponsor Shout Outs!
Summer has been a whirlwind of activity and growth! Let’s recap what has happened thus far and talk about what’s ahead! So far we have finished four out of six summer camps and five recreation center/ housing programs! Living Local, Backpacking Camp, Delta Adventure Camp and Canoe Camp were all extremely successful! Summer Camp Testimony… Read more »
