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Magic: The Gathering at Odyssey Teen Camp

by Adam Simon | Feb 14, 2018

At Odyssey Teen Camp, we have a rich and diverse selection of classes from 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....

What parents have to say about Odyssey Teen Camp

by Adam Simon | Feb 7, 2018

A few years ago, we decided to ask parents what they saw Odyssey Teen Camp doing for their teenagers. This is a wonderful video to watch and truly get the scope of transformation that parents see from the outside. We're so honored to be a place where teenagers can...

How to have the most amazing experience this summer

by Adam Simon | Jul 7, 2017

This will be our 16th season providing teenagers a unique and wonderful summer experience. If you know a teenager who could benefit from spending a few weeks in a loving, accepting, and vibrant community, please let them know about Odyssey Teen Camp. live...

Adolescence is no Joke

by Adam Simon | Jun 14, 2017

Often past campers, now in their 20's, will tell me that coming to our camp "saved their life". I imagine what they are saying is that they came to camp feeling confused and distant from a lot of things and that they felt seen, accepted, respected, and loved at camp....

Making our Teen Camp Bulletproof from Bullies

by Adam Simon | Jun 3, 2017

When I was thinking about starting a camp for teenagers, my vision was to create a fun and safe environment in an atmosphere of love and inclusivity. I wanted our camp to give teenagers an experience very different from the negative judgments, and sometimes even...

Helping your teenager create a lifelong friendship with themselves

by Adam Simon | May 25, 2017

There is little doubt that becoming a teenager can feel intense and confusing. It can feel like a strange physiological wave is running through them. I think it is common for teenagers to feel distant, and to distance themselves from family, friends, school, etc....

Will I make friends at teen camp?

by Adam Simon | Apr 28, 2017

When teenagers register for camp, we ask them to fill out a short questionnaire. One of 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:...

Rays of Sunshine at Odyssey Teen Summer Camp

by Adam Simon | Apr 22, 2017

Teenage boy struggling with depression finds hope and connection at summer camp Being a young person is perhaps harder now than it ever was before. The pressures that society can place on our teens is immense – teachers demand better grades, coaches demand more time...