Tag: outside

Outside Scoop: Lets get Outdoors in Texas!

Trail Etiquette

Finding the best outdoor activity can sometimes be more challenging than the activity itself. But, there are options for everyone that don’t have to be difficult to complete.  Or maybe you want a challenge and are looking for something a little more adventurous. That is the great thing about the state of Texas. There are… Read more »

Fall School Programs

Summer has come to an end, which means Fall school programs are right around the corner! We will be having our programs at 7 different CCISD schools once again. The great part about our CCISD programs is they are free to youth between the ages of 10-17. Like any program, there are expectations for everyone… Read more »

Legacy Camp 2019

Youth Odyssey started our summer with the Legacy Camp! Legacy Camp is all about getting to know yourself better and leaving your legacy. The camp consisted of six days of fun in the sun and self reflection. With everything prepared, our staff were very eager to meet all of our campers and get started. Day… Read more »

Hot Summers Mean More Snakes

Snakes in South Texas Being cold blooded, means hot months in the summer are much more favorable than the rest of the year for snakes. That being said, everyone should start keeping an extra eye out for them while being outdoors. Texas like many other places are home to a large variety of snakes, ranging… Read more »

Trail Safety: Natures Most Wanted

Being out on the trail definitely has its rewards. Its better for your health, you get to make new memories,  and you influence others to go out also. But there are things to always be cautious about when being on a trail, and the hazards that come with it. Every place has its own unique… Read more »

Outdoor Scoop: Hitting the Bends with our Four-legged Friends

There is something different about camping with people than it is with our four- legged friends. You get the perks of companionship, and less to carry. But then, we are presented newer challenges such as the obvious language barrier and different preparation methods for trips. But all together, it all leads up to a great… Read more »

Outdoor Scoop: Prepping for a Camping trip

Camping can sometimes be a challenging activity, if not properly planned for. And depending on the different variables, there can be a lot of things to plan for. But in any scenario, there some things that must happen for any trip to happen successfully. So the intentions of this blog are to answer some of… 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 »

Meet Our New Team Member, Kena!

Some of you have heard the good news! We have added to the Youth Odyssey family with Miss Makena Smith. She is a fire cracker with just enough sugar and spice to make her a lovely addition to the team. She is excited to be here and ready to start changing lives!  Let’s Meet Her!… 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 »