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 »
By: Program Director and Rock Climbing Guru, Tony Minter Day 1: Rock Climbing Meetup and Departure As the sun dipped below the horizon, families gathered in the Youth Odyssey parking a lot, the crisp autumn air filling the space with excitement. Veteran campers, rock climbers, and their families exchanged greetings as the youth packed their… Read more »
By: Kayaking Facilitators, Adrianna & Raegan Day 1: Travel We took off from Youth Odyssey, both vans in tow to South Llano River State Park for our kayaking adventure! We planned to eat lunch at Whataburger, but when we got there, we were told they were closed because of technical issues. However, as we were about… Read more »
By: Kayaking Facilitators, Arianna & Reagan (July 2024) Day 1: Travelling to Kayaking Base Camp We took off from Youth Odyssey for our kayaking adventure at Inks Lake State Park. Our lunch stop was at Whataburger where everyone got to fill up. The rest of the trip there, people slept until we arrived at camp. Everyone… Read more »
Reimers Rock Climbing Adventures, By: Arianna & Reagan Day 1: Travel On the balmy Sunday morning that was Day 1 of our adventure, we embarked on our journey from Corpus Christi to Pedernales Falls State Park. Before leaving, all of the youth and their family joined and spoke about their hopes for the trip, what… Read more »
Day One: Leaving for Caprock Canyons As families dropped off their eager youths at the crack of dawn, their excitement palpable as they loaded their belongings into the trailer, ready to embark on a journey with Youth Odyssey. With a flurry of activity, the trip set out from Corpus Christi’s Youth Odyssey office, bound for… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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