The OTC Chronicles Stories From a Unique Summer Camp

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What Makes Teens Really Happy?

By Lauren Muriello, LPC | February 15, 2024 | Comments Off on What Makes Teens Really Happy?
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“Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” — Bill Watterson The longest study of human development revealed what makes people truly happy. It’s not getting straight As, it’s not the college you attend, it’s not how much money is in your bank account, and it’s not even getting a gold…

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Asking for Money is Harder Than I Thought it Would Be

By Adam Simon | December 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Asking for Money is Harder Than I Thought it Would Be
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At least, it feels hard to me. I guess it opens you (I mean me) to rejection, and that’s never fun. I started this camp 22 years ago. I was in my mid 40’s and needed something to commit to. I have some ideas about where that idea for a teen camp came from, but…

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Bullying at Camp: One Summer Camp’s Recipe for a Bully-Free Zone

By Adam Simon | September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Bullying at Camp: One Summer Camp’s Recipe for a Bully-Free Zone
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When I started Odyssey Teen Camp 20 years ago, I wanted it to be a place free of bullying because I knew the damage bullies could do firsthand. Unsurprisingly, teenagers thrive in an environment where they feel safe enough to try new things without worrying about success, failure, or humiliation. I know from my own…

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Building Confidence and Resilience in Teens

By Adam Simon | August 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Building Confidence and Resilience in Teens
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I’m not an expert on confidence building or on how to increase resilience in teenagers, but I’ve been surrounded by teenagers enough over the last two decades to gain some insights of my own. I can tell you from personal experience I’ve seen teens have transformational experiences while living in a community with their peers. …

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Odyssey Teen Camp’s First Ever Benefit Gala

By Odyssey Teen Camp | April 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Odyssey Teen Camp’s First Ever Benefit Gala
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Join Odyssey Teen Camp for an unforgettable Night of Giving at our first-ever benefit gala! In the wake of new legislation against LGBTQ youth across the country, we are more committed than ever to providing a safe space for LGBTQ teens and their allies. We want to be sure that teens in need of an…

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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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