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“Truly, it Felt Like Magic.” One Mom’s Take on Odyssey Teen Camp

By Adam Simon | May 6, 2015 |
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Thriving with new confidence and forming new friendships at camp Every so often, we’ll get unsolicited emails from parents telling us how much teen camp has meant to them and the campers they send to us. This is one such occasion. When you get a group of well-meaning teenagers together, the magic really does happen.…

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How a Self-Described “Chronically Shy” 15-Year Old Became Empowered at Teen Camp

By Odyssey Teen Camp | March 25, 2015 |
Jill making a silly face

Coming to camp for the first time can be scary. You might only know 1 other person at first. You might not know anyone. But the power of leaving the rest of the world behind for a short period of time is that we’re all in this thing together. That’s what Jill found when she…

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“This Teen Camp is Special Like The Grand Canyon and The Aurora Borealis are Special”

By Adam Simon | March 2, 2015 |
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Adam’s Story “I discovered OTC in 2011 while following a girl on her summer adventure. In the past, such behavior has led me to ruin, but in this particular instance, my quest led me to (probably) the most important location/environment of my post-adolescence and (possibly) my young adulthood. I was a 21-year-old dude fired from…

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How One Teen Went From Selective Mute to Confident Teen: Finding His Voice (and joy) at Teen Camp

By Adam Simon | February 10, 2015 |
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You may have read summer camp testimonials before, but my guess is that you haven’t read one like this. Nate came to us as a camper and not one who most people would guess would turn into one of our most well-known counselors. If the world ever feels hard, or if you feel misunderstood or…

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How a Shy Thirteen Year Old Girl Came to Teen Camp, Walked Through Fire to Find Her Courage, Voice, and a Wonderful Mentor

By Adam Simon | January 27, 2015 | Comments Off on How a Shy Thirteen Year Old Girl Came to Teen Camp, Walked Through Fire to Find Her Courage, Voice, and a Wonderful Mentor
Caroline

  Firewalking her way to confidence at Odyssey Teen Camp Today’s story comes from Caroline, and we’re so grateful to her for sharing it. It always inspires us so much to see young women like Caroline come to teen camp and come alive with a renewed sense of self and confidence. But don’t take my…

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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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