Tag: youth leaders

Lend a helping hand

Lending a helping hand

Lending a helping hand can be of the best things one person can do for another. It can can come in many shapes and forms from all kinds of people. One helpful can can mean the world to someone, and possibly change their outlook on life. There are so many ways that people can serve… Read more »

Spring Break 2020: Big Bend/Davis Mountains

Spring Break

Youth Leader Trip Recap We had an incredible Spring Break, crossing off bucket list items with our Youth! From hiking the tallest peak in Big Bend to seeing the mysterious Marfa Lights! Our Youth Leaders worked very hard to be considered for this fun-filled week. For example, here  are some highlights from our week: the… Read more »

Y.O it’s Lemonade Day!!

Lemonade Day 2020 is around the corner, and Youth Odyssey has been asked to participate. The day is fast approaching so we will be getting everything ready in the next few weeks. This will be a great opportunity for our Youth Leaders, and a great way for the community to see who we are. Our… Read more »

Youth Leader Thanksgiving Trip

We were once again able to take our Youth Leaders on their annual Youth Leader Thanksgiving Trip. This year we decided to drive up north and visit Lake Mineral Wells State Park. The point of this trip was mainly to scout the park for a potential future rock climbing summer camp. Not only did we… Read more »

Outdoor Ambassadors

Get Outdoors! Youth Odyssey is on a mission to provide at-risk youth ages 10-17 with positive development through adventure programming and life skills curriculum. Simply put, we create leaders and outdoor ambassadors.  Today, we have a friend who can also be an enemy, it’s called technology. Technology does a lot of great things for society,… 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 »

Summer Fiesta 2019!

Come support our largest fundraiser of the year! On May 16th, Youth Odyssey will be hosting our third annual Summer Fiesta! It will be taking place at the lovely Bay Jewel, starting off with a small meet and greet at 5:30 PM and continue until 8:00 PM with fun events throughout the night. Tickets are… Read more »

Teamwork: The Youth Odyssey Way

The Blucher Park TeamThe Youth Leaders at Youth Odyssey are doing some amazing teamwork for the natural environment in the Coastal Bend! Every month, they team up with the Audubon Outdoor Club to clean up Blucher Park. It’s a day of shared legwork and laughter! The day starts at 9:00am when the Youth Leaders meet… Read more »

Earth Day – Bay Day: Celebrating 20 Years!

Join Us!Join us for Earth Day – Bay Day this Saturday, April 6, from 10am-5pm at Heritage Park! Yes, it’s free! Check out the event on Facebook and click Going! Earth Day – Bay Day is dedicated to educating thousands of residents and visitors of the Coastal Bend on the importance of environmental stewardship. So… Read more »

Earth Day Bay Day 2019

Earth Day History Earth Day is a day of celebrating the planet and promoting a healthy environment through environmental education and awareness. Thanks to Senator Gaylord Nelson and protests from the 1960’s. Earth Day became an educational day to teach everyone about environmental issues affecting our world. Back in the 1960’s people were just starting… Read more »