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ODYSSEY TEEN CAMP

a 501c3 nonprofit overnight camp for teens 13-18 in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts.

poets, artists, LGBTQ+, theatre kids, gamers, hippies, goths, shy kids, activists, punk rockers, geeks, nerds… can express themselves and embark on their own personal odyssey of self-discovery.

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WHY ODYSSEY?

Campers tell it like it is in these teen testimonials. Hear why teenagers from all over the world join us each summer and what keeps them coming back.

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“This camp is the closest thing to Hogwarts that I can find for my daughter.”

– Pamela K, Oakdale NY

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“Odyssey Teen Camp is a rare find. It’s like a giant decompression chamber in nature.”

– Kim D, Hempstead NY

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“Your shy, struggling, march-to-their-own-beat child will feel completely and totally accepted.”

– Betsy C, Meadowbrook PA

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“OTC is out of this world for campers and parents. It is safe, welcoming, and caring”

– Stacey P, Brooklyn NY

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“This is the first time where my son said he felt completely comfortable to let go and be his true self.”

– Michelle B, Danbury CT

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FEATURED POSTS

How Housing Works at OTC for Transgender Campers

by Adam Simon | Jan 30, 2020

Just as gender identity can feel complicated, housing at camp for transgender and gender diverse teens can feel that way as well. I remember ten years ago when the first openly transgender kids starting coming to camp everyone's big question was, “where are we going...

Shyness and Fear as an Invitation to The Great Unknown

by Adam Simon | Mar 29, 2019

Every month I receive calls from concerned parents whose teenagers have spending too much time alone, having trouble making friends, seeming irritable, etc. It's easy to understand why parents get worried. They see their wonderful, kind, sensitive, vulnerable, and...

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

by Adam Simon | Feb 1, 2019

Twenty years ago I was a middle-aged guy with a corporate job that never felt like a good fit for me. Today, I run an unconventional summer camp where up to one in four teens identifies as transgender or gender non-conforming. The journey has been an...

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Artist-in-Residence Application

The Odyssey Teen Camp Artist in Residency Program is open to established and emerging artists who are interested in passing the passion of their craft on to teenagers and inspiring the next generation of artists.

Our residents teach four classes per day. Two of these classes will have a brand new group of campers each day. Artists are welcome to teach the same class each day or submit ideas for multiple classes.

Two of the classes are what we call “intensives;" week-long classes with a consistent group of campers each day. Intensives are great for longer-term pieces like mural painting or performance-based projects.

These classes are an hour and half each and happen Monday-Friday. One of our counselors will aid as a teaching assistant for each of your classes.

OTC is all about helping teens build confidence and self-love through community building and collaborative projects. We are looking for artists who are interested in fostering creativity, connection, and community building. In your proposal, please tell us how you would run a classroom at Odyssey Teen Camp. How would you build community within your classes? What do you hope our campers will learn from your classes? What is the main objective of the project(s)?

Provided: $1000/week stipend Lodging in one of our yurt tents + 3 meals per day in our dining hall Free time spent on our 400 acres in the Berkshire Mountains and our beautiful waterfront An amazing opportunity for connection and exchange between the resident artist and campers

To apply: Please submit a resume or CV. Submit a brief Project Proposal for each class.

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ODYSSEY TEEN CAMP

WHY ODYSSEY?

“This camp is the closest thing to Hogwarts that I can find for my daughter.”

“Odyssey Teen Camp is a rare find. It’s like a giant decompression chamber in nature.”

“Your shy, struggling, march-to-their-own-beat child will feel completely and totally accepted.”

“OTC is out of this world for campers and parents. It is safe, welcoming, and caring”

“This is the first time where my son said he felt completely comfortable to let go and be his true self.”

FEATURED POSTS

How Housing Works at OTC for Transgender Campers

Shyness and Fear as an Invitation to The Great Unknown

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

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Artist-in-Residence Application

We are no longer accepting scholarship applications for the summer of 2022.

Guest Speaker Events

We are not ready to accept scholarship applications for summer 2022 just yet.

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