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OTC is Rising Like a Phoenix From The Ashes

by Adam Simon | Jun 1, 2021 | Anxiety & Shyness, LGBTQ+ Camp, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

“Cosmic Phoenix Rising” by Laura Milnor Iverson I don’t know the story of that phoenix very well, but I think it’s about renewal, resurrection, transformation, strength, and all sorts of things that sound really good to me. I started Odyssey Teen Camp about twenty years ago. The last ten years have been tough financially. The […]

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Anything But Typical: Celebrating Neurodiversity at Odyssey Teen Camp

by Georgios Tsangaris | Apr 28, 2021 | Anxiety & Shyness, Camp Stories, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

Georgios TsangarisGeorgios came to camp when he was 15 for our first summer back in 2003, and now he’s in his 30’s. He has only missed two years of camp in all those years. Georgios knows our camp culture as well as anyone because he created so much of it. At camp, he is what […]

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What Social Justice Looks Like at Odyssey Teen Camp

by Chloe Fitzpatrick | Mar 25, 2021 | Camp Activities, Camp Stories, Staff Stories

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The Fear and Fun in Getting Ready to Go Back to Camp During a Pandemic

by Adam Simon | Mar 1, 2021 | Anxiety & Shyness, Depression, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

Adam SimonI’m Adam Simon. I started teen camp eighteen years ago with the vision of creating a space where teenagers would know they are safe from bullying or negative judgments and would feel free to show who they really are and to become their best selves. Let’s connect, discuss, engage… OTC is Rising Like a […]

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The Gift of Being A Non Profit Summer Camp

by Adam Simon | Feb 1, 2021 | Camp Stories, LGBTQ+ Camp, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Our Summers Save Lives

by Adam Simon | Nov 8, 2020 | Camp Stories, Depression, Help For Parents, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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From a Feeling of Malice to Hope. One Camper’s Odyssey. A Personal Letter From Kendall.

by Kendall Kalustyan | Nov 2, 2020 | Camp Stories, Camper Tesitimonials, LGBTQ+ Camp, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Top Ten Things I’ve Learned About 2e (Twice Exceptional) Teens

by Adam Simon | Oct 14, 2019 | Anxiety & Shyness, Camp Stories, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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What Makes a Great Camp Counselor?

by Adam Simon | Apr 25, 2019 | Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Passionately Becoming True to Ourselves at Summer Camp

by Adam Simon | Apr 8, 2019 | Camp Stories, Camper Tesitimonials, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Veteran Camper Turned Counselor Reflects on 15yrs at OTC

by Adam Simon | Mar 17, 2019 | Camp Stories, Camper Tesitimonials, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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What’s It Like to Run a Summer Camp with Many Transgender and Gender-Expansive Teens?

by Adam Simon | Feb 1, 2019 | Camp Stories, LGBTQ+ Camp, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Let the Little Moments Happen – Staff Culture at Odyssey

by Adam Simon | Mar 24, 2018 | Anxiety & Shyness, Camp Stories, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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. “At first, I didn’t know what to think. […]

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Magic: The Gathering Card Game at Odyssey Teen Camp

by Adam Simon | Feb 14, 2018 | Camp Activities, Camp Stories, Home Page, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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Adolescence is No Joke

by Adam Simon | Jun 14, 2017 | Camp Stories, Staff Stories, Teen Camp Blog

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OTC is Rising Like a Phoenix From The Ashes

Anything But Typical: Celebrating Neurodiversity at Odyssey Teen Camp

What Social Justice Looks Like at Odyssey Teen Camp

The Fear and Fun in Getting Ready to Go Back to Camp During a Pandemic

The Gift of Being A Non Profit Summer Camp

Our Summers Save Lives

From a Feeling of Malice to Hope. One Camper’s Odyssey. A Personal Letter From Kendall.

Top Ten Things I’ve Learned About 2e (Twice Exceptional) Teens

What Makes a Great Camp Counselor?

Passionately Becoming True to Ourselves at Summer Camp

Veteran Camper Turned Counselor Reflects on 15yrs at OTC

What’s It Like to Run a Summer Camp with Many Transgender and Gender-Expansive Teens?

Let the Little Moments Happen – Staff Culture at Odyssey

Magic: The Gathering Card Game at Odyssey Teen Camp

Adolescence is No Joke

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