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ODYSSEY TEEN CAMP

a 501c3 nonprofit overnight camp for teens 13-18 in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts.

poets, artists, LGBTQ+, theatre kids, gamers, hippies, goths, shy kids, activists, punk rockers, geeks, nerds… can express themselves and embark on their own personal odyssey of self-discovery.

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WHY ODYSSEY?

Campers tell it like it is in these teen testimonials. Hear why teenagers from all over the world join us each summer and what keeps them coming back.

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“This camp is the closest thing to Hogwarts that I can find for my daughter.”

– Pamela K, Oakdale NY

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“Odyssey Teen Camp is a rare find. It’s like a giant decompression chamber in nature.”

– Kim D, Hempstead NY

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“Your shy, struggling, march-to-their-own-beat child will feel completely and totally accepted.”

– Betsy C, Meadowbrook PA

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“OTC is out of this world for campers and parents. It is safe, welcoming, and caring”

– Stacey P, Brooklyn NY

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“This is the first time where my son said he felt completely comfortable to let go and be his true self.”

– Michelle B, Danbury CT

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FEATURED POSTS

Packing For Summer Camp: An Insider’s Guide to Packing Smart

by Odyssey Teen Camp | May 1, 2022

The countdown before camp has begun, and, while excited, you may be less than enthusiastic about packing. Whether you’re speed packing after diligent procrastination or slow packing far in advance, we’d like to share some tips and tricks for a smoother experience. ...

Gender Diverse Housing at Odyssey Teen Camp

by Er Raff | Feb 23, 2022

Our biggest question One of the biggest questions we get all year is how we assign campers to their cabins at OTC. Unlike many other camps that decide housing based on the binary genders of “boys” and “girls,” we at OTC have chosen a different approach. We...

Telling Ourselves a Different Story

by Adam Simon | Oct 6, 2021

Learning from disappointment and frustration When a camper wants to call home after only being there for a few days, they usually ask their parents to come and get them. They are tired from walking; they don’t love the rustic camping lifestyle; they miss their cell...

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Artist-in-Residence Application

The Odyssey Teen Camp Artist in Residency Program is open to established and emerging artists who are interested in passing the passion of their craft on to teenagers and inspiring the next generation of artists.

Our residents teach four classes per day. Two of these classes will have a brand new group of campers each day. Artists are welcome to teach the same class each day or submit ideas for multiple classes.

Two of the classes are what we call “intensives;" week-long classes with a consistent group of campers each day. Intensives are great for longer-term pieces like mural painting or performance-based projects.

These classes are an hour and half each and happen Monday-Friday. One of our counselors will aid as a teaching assistant for each of your classes.

OTC is all about helping teens build confidence and self-love through community building and collaborative projects. We are looking for artists who are interested in fostering creativity, connection, and community building. In your proposal, please tell us how you would run a classroom at Odyssey Teen Camp. How would you build community within your classes? What do you hope our campers will learn from your classes? What is the main objective of the project(s)?

Provided: $1000/week stipend Lodging in one of our yurt tents + 3 meals per day in our dining hall Free time spent on our 400 acres in the Berkshire Mountains and our beautiful waterfront An amazing opportunity for connection and exchange between the resident artist and campers

To apply: Please submit a resume or CV. Submit a brief Project Proposal for each class.

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ODYSSEY TEEN CAMP

WHY ODYSSEY?

“This camp is the closest thing to Hogwarts that I can find for my daughter.”

“Odyssey Teen Camp is a rare find. It’s like a giant decompression chamber in nature.”

“Your shy, struggling, march-to-their-own-beat child will feel completely and totally accepted.”

“OTC is out of this world for campers and parents. It is safe, welcoming, and caring”

“This is the first time where my son said he felt completely comfortable to let go and be his true self.”

FEATURED POSTS

Packing For Summer Camp: An Insider’s Guide to Packing Smart

Gender Diverse Housing at Odyssey Teen Camp

Telling Ourselves a Different Story

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Artist-in-Residence Application

We are no longer accepting scholarship applications for the summer of 2022.

Guest Speaker Events

We are not ready to accept scholarship applications for summer 2022 just yet.

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