Created in 1997, Youth Odyssey is based primarily in Nueces County with programs in Jim Wells, Live Oak, and San Patricio Counties, we teach basic life skills (communication, teamwork, problem-solving, goal-setting, leadership, empathy, locus of control, mindfulness, self-confidence, and trust) through adventure activities that include teambuilding sessions, ropes challenge courses, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, bouldering, hiking, backpacking, camping, and more. Since our establishment, Youth Odyssey has provided approximately 16,000 at-risk and disadvantaged youth with life-changing opportunities; 1200 youth annually.

Programming is FREE of cost to the youth and their families.

Youth Odyssey partners with Corpus Christi ISD, Gregory-Portland ISD, Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation, Corpus Christi Housing Authority, and Prospera Management Services to provide programming to underserved neighborhoods in our area. According to the Texas A&M Corpus Christi's Social Science Research Center's Report, Nueces County averages are higher than State and many National averages in the following areas:
• Families living in poverty
• Child Poverty
• Violent Crimes Arrests
• Property Crime Arrests
• Alcohol-Related Arrests
• Drug Abuse Arrests
• Curfew/Vandalism, Disorderly Conduct Arrests
• Drug/alcohol-related deaths
• Teen Pregnancies
• Juveniles in treatment for drug/alcohol use
• Percentage of 25yrs or younger with less than an HS diploma

We combat these statistics through teaching basic, yet vital life skills through adventure challenges that include team-building games, ropes challenge courses, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, bouldering, backpacking, and camping. Our results speak for themselves. Our end of the year stats showed improvement in the following life skills by exponential percentages:
• Communication Skills by 87%
• Leadership Skills by 90%
• Problem Solving Skills by 90%
• Gained Self Confidence by 92%
• Teamwork Skills by 92%
• Trust by 91%

According to CCISD, the children involved in our programs experience:
• Decreased disciplinary action
• Increased grades
• Increased testing scores
• Increases attendance

Our programs get results and we can't wait to expand into more of the Coastal Bend with your help!