Tag: let kids be kids

Welcome Back!

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In this new year Youth Odyssey hasn’t wasted any time getting back into the old swing of things. We started our first program this week (January 3) at Leeward Homes and we will be starting our La Armada program this coming week. Both programs will span the month of January and at the end of the program they… Read more »

Big Bend or Bust: 2016 Thanksgiving Mentor Trip

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Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, two staff members and eight youth mentors met up at South Park Middle School to load up and start the long trip to Big Bend National Park for Thanksgiving break. The ride there was, luckily, pretty uneventful and consisted mainly of listening to mix CD’s, sleeping and… Read more »

Day of Giving is TODAY!

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Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for, it’s the day when we get to see if all of our efforts have paid off, today is the COASTAL BEND DAY OF GIVING!! That means, at 12am, November 15th Youth Odyssey, along with 44 other nonprofits, began a 24-hour fundraising event to raise as much money as we… Read more »

Fresh Fun at the Farmer’s Market

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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!

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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 »

Summer Program Line Up

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With our summer camps filled to the max and just around the corner, Youth Odyssey is excited to turn its’ focus on our summer programming schedule. This summer Youth Odyssey has partnered with housing projects and recreation centers here in the Coastal Bend to provide five-full programs and five-pilot programs. A full program generally spans… Read more »

CCISD Programs are Up and Running!

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We are so pleased to report that we partnering with Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) again, for the thirteenth consecutive year!  This valuable partnership produces amazing results and even better youth.  Our surveys and CCISD’s reports conclude that youth who participate in Youth Odyssey throughout the school year have: higher attendance, higher STARR scores,… Read more »

Want to make a lasting impact…try Volunteering!

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Volunteers are essential in making our programs possible. They mentor our youth and give selflessly of themselves. Most of our youth don’t have positive role models in their lives. And if they do, they are often working numerous jobs and/or have other children to look after. As a volunteer, you can help fill that void… Read more »

Quality vs Quantity

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What a great summer!!! Eight recreation center programs, four summer camps, and nearly 200 youth… all in 100 days, Whew! By taking youth outside their neighborhoods, outside their comfort zones, and into a place they can grow safely; we are “filling a void”, as Founder Kim Cox would say. As you know, our programs serve… Read more »