Youth Odyssey seeks to help youth help themselves through behavior change and the setting of goals for their future in a positive mindset. This is achieved through:

• Mentoring- through staff and adult volunteers leading by example with healthy lifestyles throughout Youth Odyssey programming sessions.

• Development of core life skills (leadership, self-confidence, problem-solving, teamwork, trust, and communication) – applied in every Youth Odyssey activity through adventure activities.

• Pro-social peer development – through all Youth Odyssey activities especially the Ropes Course and Adventure Wilderness Trips where youth work together in team building activities

Youth Odyssey programs promote the
personal growth of at-risk teens by fostering
leadership skills, self-confidence, problem-solving
skills, communication skills, teamwork, and trust.

Everyday our youth face challenges that depend on
adequate basic life skills. The ability to set and achieve goals,
cope with and defeat, communicate, make decisions, and solve
problems. Through Youth Odyssey’s challenge programs, such as
rock climbing or kayaking, we give them opportunities to develop these
relevant life skills. Their feelings of inadequacy and despair are redirected
into hope, vision, resiliency, and a measure of positive self-esteem.