By Hannah Keyes Our second summer leadership camp this summer took place at South Llano River State park in Junction, Texas with a full van load of eager youth ready to brave a week on the river. Day 1: Arrival and Setup We arrived at camp in the blazing sun but were all in good… Read more »
By Jennifer Risi Our Final Debrief of Climbing Camp It’s around 10 p.m. and a balmy 89 degrees. There’s a glow emanating from the embers of a fire and all around it’s black as pitch. There’s a cacophony of insects and critters, chittering and creaking in the darkness, it feels louder than the music that… Read more »
It’s been an exciting time at Youth Odyssey as we’ve just wrapped up our summer season. Now we get to welcome our newest team member! Vincent is no stranger to the Coastal Bend area and we are so excited to have him on our team. He comes to us with a unique background and we… Read more »
Summer kicked off strong last week with Living Local Camp, where staff and campers experienced just how warm it can get in Corpus Christi. While no one is a stranger to the heat, it’s important not to forget the potential dangers that come with long-term heat exposure. Staying cool is imperative during these Summer months!… Read more »
Youth Odyssey’s Annual Summer Fiesta is just around the corner and we want to make sure everyone knows about it. This will be an awesome opportunity for the coastal bend community to invest in the future of this city. The youth in our programs benefit directly from this event through sponsored camps and programs. There… Read more »
This summer looked different for everyone, and that includes Youth Odyssey. But with careful planning and dedication, we were all in for Summer 2020. This summer was a possibility because of the support of the community resources, local partners, our hard working staff and our amazing youth. All those involved played a crucial role in… Read more »
With all that is going on in the world, it is important that everyone stay positive. A great way for people to feel accomplished is by giving back. There are so many ways people can give back to their community. The Youth Odyssey Online Auction can become a way for you to provide a great… Read more »
Summer Programs Although the last few months have been strange and challenging for programs, we have been fortunate enough to run a variation of programs this summer! Since April, we have been working to adapt our regular programs. These adapted programs were created in order to keep staff and students safe and engaged. In June… Read more »
With our Summer Fiesta on April 23rd at the Bay Jewel, we are proud to recognize our wonderful sponsors (so far) that will make the event an even greater success. Every year we receive support from local businesses that share our same vision of youth development. We share the ideas of valuing the development of… Read more »
March is the Month of Giving for Jersey Mike’s Subs Nationwide! Every March, Jersey Mike’s collects donations for a local cause. Then, on the last Wednesday of the month (March 25th), 100% of every dollar that is spent at local Jersey Mike’s stores is donated to that organization. And they mean 100%, not just profits!… Read more »
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