The OTC Chronicles Stories From a Unique Summer Camp
Choosing a summer camp for a neurodivergent teen can feel complicated. Parents want their teens to gain independence, make friends, and build confidence, but they also need to know that camp staff understand neurodiversity and can create an environment where everyone feels safe and included. While every program is different, certain elements tend to make…
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new addition to Odyssey Teen Camp: Next Gen, a special one-week session created just for 12-year-olds. From July 26 to August 1, 2026, this program provides younger campers with the perfect introduction to OTC. Think of it as a first step into the Odyssey experience. Campers will get a real taste…
Last month, I wrote a blog post about the importance of honoring one’s authentic self. We talk a lot about that at camp – about being exactly who you are. But how a teenager, or anyone, gets to “know” that authentic self in order to “be” that, is a whole other topic. Emotions live in…
“Every human being has a true, genuine, authentic self. Trauma is the disconnection from it, and healing is the return to it.” – Gabor Mate We are in a moment in which every single young person who identifies as LGBTQAI+ is hearing messages that they are unworthy of love. Either explicitly through hateful rhetoric, or…
I started Odyssey Teen camp twenty-three years ago because I wanted to create a place to help teenagers who might be struggling. We didn’t advertise ourselves that way, but I believe most teenagers struggle to feel good about themselves and that many suffer in silence. I know I did when I was a teenager. I…
Find Out About Odyssey Teen Camp
A Non-Profit Overnight Summer Camp For Teens Ages 13-18
Located in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts.
