The OTC Chronicles Stories From a Unique Summer Camp

Teenagers are a Lightning Rod to Show us How we Are as a Society
If teenagers are truly a lightning rod or a barometer to show us how our society is doing, then we know we have plenty of work to do, but we knew that anyway. Doesn’t it feel like our society is more polarized and maybe angrier than we have been in a long time? It feels…
Read MorePacking For Summer Camp: An Insider’s Guide to Packing Smart
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. First Things First: Something not to pack: electronics! From Zoom to Netflix, the…
Read MoreOur 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 to house based on the binary genders of “boys” and “girls,” we at OTC have chosen a different approach. We have listened to counselors and campers over…
Read MoreGiving the Gift of “Magic” (The Gathering)
I freshly remember my first experience with Magic: the Gathering (shortened to Magic for the rest of this post) at OTC. Here I am, a 13-year-old kid so far tainted by society that I start my first summer at camp trying to find out where I “fit in” and who I have to pretend…
Read MoreLearning 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 phones or all of the above. Usually, parents reluctantly…
Read MoreRecent Posts
- Teenagers are a Lightning Rod to Show us How we Are as a Society November 2, 2022
- Packing For Summer Camp: An Insider’s Guide to Packing Smart May 1, 2022
- Gender Diverse Housing at Odyssey Teen Camp February 23, 2022

Find Out About Odyssey Teen Camp
A Non-Profit Overnight Summer Camp For Teens Ages 13-18
Located in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts.
