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Learning What it Means to Be Alive at Summer Camp
There’s something about being at teen camp that’s hard to put the finger on. Everything seems to happen faster while we’re just relaxing and getting to know one another. What follows is an email Leanna sent us about what camp has meant to her: friendships, fulfillment, and family. We’re so glad she overcame her hesitation…
Read More about Learning What it Means to Be Alive at Summer CampHello, friends of Odyssey Teen Camp. As is our weekly tradition, we’d love to share a story from one of our summer camp family. This time we’ll hear from Alma, who shared this story with us. It’s her college essay, and the prompt was, “What was the sweetest sound you ever heard?” We think it’s…
Read More about The Sweetest Sound I Ever Heard – At Odyssey Teen CampIn 2002, our first year running OTC, a 15-year-old boy named Georgios showed up. He was a unique, intelligent, free-spirited, inspirational young man. Georgios has been coming back to camp for the past thirteen years, leading some of the most interesting and vital activities and discussions for teenagers from all walks of life. He has…
Read More about Is Odyssey Teen Camp Right for You?Thriving with new confidence and forming new friendships at camp Every so often, we’ll get unsolicited emails from parents telling us how much teen camp has meant to them and the campers they send to us. This is one such occasion. When you get a group of well-meaning teenagers together, the magic really does happen.…
Read More about “Truly, it Felt Like Magic.” One Mom’s Take on Odyssey Teen CampComing to camp for the first time can be scary. You might only know 1 other person at first. You might not know anyone. But the power of leaving the rest of the world behind for a short period of time is that we’re all in this thing together. That’s what Jill found when she…
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A Non-Profit Overnight Summer Camp For Teens Ages 13-18
Located in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts.