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Let the Little Moments Happen – Staff Culture at Odyssey

By Adam Simon | March 24, 2018 | Comments Off on Let the Little Moments Happen – Staff Culture at Odyssey
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This blog post comes from one of our first-time counselors, Allie. While Allie had many years of camp experience, this was her first time at Odyssey Teen Camp—and as she describes, it totally changed her view of what camp could really be for campers and staff alike. Allie’s story At first, I didn’t know what…

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MAKE MORE BAD ART! Fearlessness and Confidence-building at Odyssey Teen Camp

By Adam Simon | March 1, 2018 | Comments Off on MAKE MORE BAD ART! Fearlessness and Confidence-building at Odyssey Teen Camp
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This next post comes to you from one of our devoted staff members, Schu! She has been coming to camp for the past four years and now writes about her favorite intensive to teach: Fearless Art-Making—also known as MAKE MORE BAD ART! Shu’s story The first time I picked up a marker, I was not…

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Magic: The Gathering Card Game at Odyssey Teen Camp

By Adam Simon | February 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Magic: The Gathering Card Game at Odyssey Teen Camp
6 young men at Odyssey Teen Camp showing off a rare card from a booster pack at Odyssey Teen Camp.

At Odyssey Teen Camp, we have a rich and diverse selection of classes for campers to choose from. One that has become very popular in the last few years is our Magic: The Gathering intensive, where campers get to play the game together in a week-long activity block. One of our counselors, Aaron, has been…

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Midnight Tea: A New Camp Tradition

By Adam Simon | January 31, 2018 | Comments Off on Midnight Tea: A New Camp Tradition
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Every year, we get returning campers who come to Odyssey Teen Camp for their second, third, fourth, or fifth year at camp. If you came to camp and loved it, returning might seems like a no-brainer. But what if most of the friends you made in the past aren’t going to be there? This is…

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Will I Make Friends at Teen Camp?

By Adam Simon | April 28, 2017 | Comments Off on Will I Make Friends at Teen Camp?
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When teenagers register for camp, we ask them to fill out a short questionnaire. One of the things we ask is that they share any concerns they might have about coming to Odyssey Teen Camp. It is amazing how many teenagers respond by writing the same four words: “Will I make friends?” I once went…

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

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