2009 Calendar: We Need Your Input!

Hello Camp Odyssey Community! We hope your school year is off to a great start - but don't forget, summer 2009 is getting closer everyday! We want your help to make sure our schedule of theme days and special activities is the best it possibly can be! Go to www.campodyssey.org/feedback.html (or just click FEEDBACK in the top-right corner of this site) and give us your input! Thanks!

Zany Press Issue #8 is Here!!!!!!

The final issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 13 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey! Enjoy and we'll see you next summer!!!

News and Reminders for Monday, August 4 Week 8

· TOMORROW is Pirates and Princesses! Campers will have the opportunity to craft hooks and other props to become real princesses and pirates for the day of fun-filled activities.

· WEDNESDAY is Twin Day! Campers are encouraged to dress similarly to another camper.

· WEDNESDAY evening is also the ALL CAMP SHOW!!! Our theme is Blast from the Past, which means Campers will participate in several numbers from different decades. For this evening, your camper should dress appropriate for the number he or she is performing:
o Setting Sail – Hair scrunchies for the girls, light up sneakers, anything with power rangers on it.
o Sunfish – girls hair in low pigtails, jeans, tye-dyed shirts
o Marlins – black sunglasses (faux aviators if you have them), brightly colored shirt (sparkles are a plus!), jeans
o Dolphins – Boys have costumes provided, girls should bring long skirts (poodle if you have it), white shirt, hair in ponytail with ribbon, white sneakers.
o Sharks – Girls should wear leggings with shorts over top, baggy sweat shirt, side ponytail with scrunchies. Boys should wear jeans, white t-shirt

· THURSDAY is Caribbean Beach ‘N Pool!!
o Setting Sail will go to the Elks Lodge pool from 10:00 to 11:30
o Sunfish will go to the Elks Lodge pool at 12:30 and be back at Camp by 2:30
o Marlins will go to Jolly Rogers at 9:30 and be back at Camp by 2:30
o Dolphins will go to Assateague Island at 9:30 and be back at Camp by 2:30
o Sharks will go to the Ocean City Inlet at 9:30 and be back at Camp by 2:30

· FRIDAY is the Farewell Fiesta!!! CAMP ENDS AT 12:00 TODAY so please plan to pick up your camper at that time!

· REMINDERS:
o I LOVE CAMP ODYSSEY T-shirts are available to purchase for $12. The proceeds from the shirts go to The Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o If your Camper would like to submit something to the Zany Press, e-mail Nupur at Nupur@campodyssey.org. Articles are encouraged to be about the Camp Week.
o Please send your camper with plenty of water to drink or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

19TH ANNUAL CAMP SHOW

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6TH

5:30pm-6:15pm – Camp Open House in the Lower School
Tour our Camp and check out what’s been happening in our Studios these past Eight Weeks.
Meet our Specialists and participate in an interactive experience.

6:30pm – 19th Annual Camp Show in the Upper School Gym
Join us for this exciting extravaganza highlighting Camp Odyssey 2008.
Enjoy performances from ALL of our campers and STAFF.
Share in the magic that we’ve created throughout the summer.


Camper/Family Meal Deal in the Middle School Commons
5:15pm-6:00pm – Need dinner for your child or your whole family? We can help!
Meal: 1 slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza, chips/cookies, and a drink
Price: $4.00 (Add an additional $1.25 per extra cheese slice and $1.50 per extra pepperoni slice)
Pre-order by sending the order form below with payment to Donna by Wednesday morning
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***PIZZA ORDER FORM FOR SHOW NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6***

Name __________________________________
Cheese Slice ________________ 4.00
Extra Slice ________________ 1.25
Pepperoni Slice ________________ 4.00
Extra Slice ________________ 1.50
Total Due _________________
*Please include payment with order form – thanks!
*Includes drink and chips/cookies

Zany Press Issue #7 Is Here!!!!!!!

The penultimate issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 13.5 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

I LOVE CAMP FESTIVAL: This Friday

News and announcements:
Friday is I Love Camp Festival!!!! Campers will be given the opportunity to do a variety of activities, including traversing an obstacle course, bouncing in our bounce house, and enjoying a variety of snacks such as snow cones, cotton candy, and Good Humor ICE CREAM!!! Campers should bring a swimsuit for water activities. Campers will only be allowed 1 free ice cream, after that, campers may purchase another ice cream if they wish.
Other items that will be on sale are as follows:
I Love Camp Odyssey shirts
Current and Past camper and counselor shirts
Camp Odyssey logo items including backpacks, waterproof containers, etc.

NEWS!!!! NEWS!!!! NEWS!!!!

The circle will be closed for pick up on FRIDAY!!!!
Individuals who are picking up campers must park and walk up to the sign out table and sign the camper out. Parents/families are welcome to join us on this day of all days at camp.
Our professional photographers will be taking pictures, which can be purchased at a later date.

Reminders for Wednesday, July 30th

*** Reminders for Wednesday, July 30th ***
Camp Odyssey’s Annual “Make Our Community Better Day”
All campers should pack a lunch and wear their Camp Odyssey T-Shirt! Campers ordering from the Lunch Program will all still receive their orders as scheduled.
Setting Sail campers will travel to the Salisbury Zoo and Ben’s Red Swings in the morning. Campers should wear their Camp Odyssey shirt on this trip. Lunch will be back at camp, followed by studio activities.
Sunfish campers will participate in a Camp Beautification Project led by resident Salisbury School Teacher and Nature Enthusiast Alvin Kruger. In the afternoon campers will participate in studio activities.
Marlins campers will travel to the Tyaskin Volunteer Fire Department to deliver handmade gifts and learn about Fire Safety.
Dolphins and Teens will travel to Assateague Island State Park to participate in a SurfRider beach clean-up project. Campers will also have time to enjoy the beach afterwards, so be sure to pack a swimsuit, towel, and lots of sunscreen! Note: please do not bring boogie boards or other water toys.

Reminders:
* We are also having a canned food drive up throughout this day so please give generously any non-perishable items that you can spare. We want to line the sides of the Triangle Tunnel so we need every bit of food we can get!
* THURSDAY is also the OC Overnight (Dolphins and Sharks): Campers who choose to sign up for the overnight will travel to Ocean City for a day (depart camp at 12:30pm, return by 11:30pm) and night of great activities, including Jolly Roger Splash Mountain, Old Pro Golf, and Trimper’s Rides, and have an amazing time! Sign up by Wednesday at 9:00 AM!!

Camp Odyssey News and Reminders For Week 7

· TOMORROW is Chunk ‘N Splatter! Campers will fill watermelons with “nasty” stuff that will later be thrown and launched. Any produce or condiments that you can donate would be greatly appreciated!
· WEDNESDAY is Make Our Community Better Day! This is a travel day where campers will travel to different places to help make our community better! Setting Sail will help clean up the park, Sunfish will learn about going “green”, Marlins will learn about fire safety, and the Dolphins and Sharks will help with beach clean-up. We are also having a canned food drive up through this day so please give generously any non-perishable items that you can spare. We want to line the sides of the Triangle Tunnel so we need every bit of food we can get!
· THURSDAY is Z-Elections Day! Campers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite counselor for several different superlatives.
· THURSDAY is also the OC Overnight (Dolphins and Sharks): Campers who choose to sign up for the overnight will travel to Ocean City for a night of great activities and have an amazing time! Sign up by Wednesday at 9:00 AM!!
· FRIDAY is the I Love Camp Festival!!! This day consists of several activities during festival fun for both campers and parents! The Festival begins at 1:10 for any parents who want to help celebrate a fantastic year at Camp Odyssey.
· REMINDERS:
o I LOVE CAMP ODYSSEY T-shirts are available to purchase for $12. The proceeds from the shirts go to The Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o Please get canned goods and non-perishable items ready for this Wednesday for Make Our Community Better Day.
o If your Camper would like to submit something to the Zany Press, e-mail Nupur at Nupur@campodyssey.org. Articles are encouraged to be about the Camp Week.
o Please send your camper with plenty of water to drink or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Produce and Condiments for Chunk ‘N Splatter
2. Canned Goods for the Make Our Community Better Food Drive
3. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for dramas or special theme days. (goofier the better!!!)
4. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys

Zany Press Issue #6 Is Here!!!

The sixth issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 13 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

News and Reminders for Monday, July 21 Week 6

· TOMORROW is Animation Celebration!!! Campers should dress as characters from cartoons for this animated day of fun and excitement. We will sing songs and have other cartoon-related fun.
· WEDNESDAY is Paint Power: This is going to be a messy, fun-filled day with paint. Campers should wear old clothes because they may get messy in the various paint-related activities.
· THURSDAY is the Space Festival! Campers will have the opportunity to create and decorate incredible star ships. Using their imaginations, they will go on fantastic trips through space! Each camper should bring in a small box (like a tissue box for example).
· FRIDAY is Camp Odyssey’s Got Talent!!! This is a special show where the counselors will perform different acts for the campers’ amusement and delight. Campers will get refreshments during the show.
· REMINDERS:
o Save the Date: July 25th is the Camp Odyssey Shorebirds Night. There are free tickets available to Campers and their families. Just contact Donna.
o A Camp Odyssey Silent Auction will begin on the morning of the 25th and go to the Camp Odyssey Night at the Shorebirds that evening. Many different theme baskets will be available for bidding. All proceeds go to the Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o I LOVE CAMP ODYSSEY T-shirts are available to purchase for $12. The proceeds from the shirts go to The Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o July 30th (Wednesday next week) is Make Our Community Better day and we want to have a big food drive. So please start getting your canned goods and non-perishable items ready for this special day where we give back to the local community.
o Specialty Camps should meet everyday in the Upper School Gym.
o If your Camper would like to submit something to the Zany Press, e-mail Nupur at Nupur@campodyssey.org. Articles are encouraged to be about the Camp Week.
o Please send your camper with plenty of water to drink or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Horizons needs books to fill its new library. Books should be appropriate for Kindergarten – 9th grade students. Please bring any book donations to the Horizons office in the Middle School Building.
2. Color T.V. new or used. Old game systems or video games.
3. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for dramas or special theme days. (goofier the better!!!)
4. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys
5. Outer space materials for this week’s Space Festival
6. Containers, Tupperware, or plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding
7. Clip boards and office supplies (note pads, markers, binders)
8. Paints for Paint Power day later this week.
9. Any old magazines
10. 1/2 gallon empty cartons of milk
11. Toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls
12. Empty or full Kleenex boxes

Zany Press Issue #5 is HERE!!!!!

The fifth issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 15 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

MUD MADNESS REMINDERS!!!

Mud Madness T-Shirts and I Love camp shirts will be on sale starting Friday July 18. The shirts are $12 a piece and can be purchased when picking up campers. All proceeds will go to the Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.

When picking up your camper you will need to park in the parking lot and walk up to the designated sign out area.

July E-news Online!

Our July Edition of the Camp Odyssey E-Newsletter is now online! Simply click here and read up on our various Scholarship Fund Projects (including Mud Madness!) and much more!

News & Reminders for Monday, July 14 Week 5

· TOMORROW is Mello Jello!!! There will be several activities involving marshmallows and jello. Please send your camper with a change of clothes or a bathing suit as the activities could be messy.
· WEDNESDAY is Around the World in 80 Minutes: Campers will get a chance to travel to the different locations around the school representing different countries of the world!
· THURSDAY is Crazy Hat ‘N Hair! Wear your craziest hat or hairstyle for this fun-filled day.
· FRIDAY is MUD MADNESS!!!!!!!! MUDPIT, WHOOOO!!! Bring a change of clothes for your camper and a trash bag. During the week, please bring in gallons of water to leave on the sidewalk in order to heat up to clean off with.
· REMINDERS:
o Save the Date: July 25th for the Camp Odyssey Shorebirds Night. There are free tickets available to Campers if they contact Donna. The Silent Auction proceeds go to the Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o Mud Madness shirts are going to be available to purchase for $12 on Friday. The proceeds from the shirts go to The Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o Specialty Camps should meet everyday in the Upper School Gym.
o There will be a Mac Inc. Fun Day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 10am to 7pm. Tickets for this are $25 each. For further information or to buy tickets, contact Donna.
o If your Camper would like to submit something to the Zany Press, e-mail Nupur at Nupur@campodyssey.org. Articles are encouraged to be about the Camp Week.
o Please send your camper with plenty of water to drink or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Horizons needs books to fill its new library. The new library is an important part of encouraging productive summer reading. Books should be appropriate for Kindergarten – 9th grade students. Please bring any book donations to the Horizons office in the Middle School Building.
2. Water jugs to use during Mud Madness.
3. Color T.V. new or used. Old game systems or video games.
4. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for dramas or special theme days. (goofier the better!!!)
5. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys
6. Outer space materials
7. Containers, Tupperware, or plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding
8. Clip boards and office supplies (note pads, markers, binders)
9. Paints
10. 1/2 gallon cartons of milk
11. Toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls
12. Empty or full Kleenex boxes

Zany Press Issue #4 Is Here!!!!

The fourth issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! We are halfway done! Simply click here (approx. 12 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

News and Reminders for Monday, July 7 Week 4

· TOMORROW is Pasta and Tomato Smash: Campers should be prepared to get messy! There will be lots of pasta-related activities, and even a spaghetti-pool! Any donations of pasta sauce or spaghetti would be greatly appreciated.
· WEDNESDAY is Camp on Broadway!!! Campers have been preparing their Broadway performances and will perform them during the special activity period on this day! Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. The show will begin at 1:45pm.
· THURSDAY is Haunted Camp! Any donations of Halloween-style decorations, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
· THURSDAY is also the Annual ALL CAMP OVERNIGHT!!!!!!! Campers must be registered by 9:00am on Wednesday to attend the overnight. All age groups will travel to the pool from 6:30 to 8:00 and when they return they will enjoy the spooky events of the night!
· FRIDAY is Chill Out ‘N About: This is a travel day, where all groups will be taking trips to various exciting locations!
· REMINDERS:
o Specialty Camps should meet everyday in the Upper School Gym.
o There will be a Mac Inc. Fun Day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 10am to 7pm. Tickets for this are $25 each. For further information, contact Donna.
o Save the Date: July 25th for the Camp Odyssey Shorebirds Night. For tickets or info, contact Donna.
o If your Camper would like to submit something to the Zany Press, e-mail Nupur at Nupur@campodyssey.org. Articles are encouraged to be about the Camp Week.
o Please send your camper with plenty of water to drink or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Horizons needs books to fill its new library. The new library is an important part of encouraging productive summer reading. Books should be appropriate for Kindergarten – 9th grade students. Please bring any book donations to the Horizons office in the Middle School Building.
2. Color T.V. new or used. Old game systems or video games.
3. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for dramas or special theme days. (goofier the better!!!)
4. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys
5. Outer space materials
6. Containers, Tupperware, or plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding
7. Clip boards and office supplies (note pads, markers, binders)
8. Paints
9. 1/2 gallon cartons of milk
10. Toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls
11. Empty or full Kleenex boxes
12. Pasta (boxed) and tomato sauce for pasta and tomato smash
13. Halloween decorations, etc. or other spooky stuff

ALL-CAMP SLUMBER PARTY: Thursday July 10th – Friday July 11th

AGE: 1st – 6th grade (Sunfish, Marlins, Dolphins)
COST: $46 INCLUDES ALL MEALS (DINNER ON THE 10TH; BREAKFAST & LUNCH ON THE 11TH), TRANSPORTATION, AND TRIPS!

If you have not yet registered, see Donna and/or Julie in the Camp Office or call 410-742-4464 ext. 320 to sign-up for all the fun and excitement!!!

Registration must be done by Wednesday (July 9th) at 9 AM.

WHAT TO BRING:
1. Please pack your 2008 CAMP ODYSSEY t-shirt for Friday’s trip!
2. Sleeping bag or bed roll with pillow
3. Sleeping clothes
4. Swimming gear: Swimming Thursday and Water Park (Jolly Rogers) Friday
5. Extra pair of sneakers or sandals
6. Change of Clothes
7. Jacket or Rain Coat
8. Personal toiletries, toothbrush, paste, etc.
9. Medication if necessary (give to Nurse Kim)
10. Spending Money for Concessions

Please refer to the Parent Packet or go online at www.campodyssey.org for a list of items that SHOULD NOT be brought to camp.
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Thursday Morning
Overnight Belongings Drop-Off Areas
· Sunfish in their group rooms
· Marlins in their labeled gallery (across from the bathrooms)
· Dolphins in their labeled gallery (across from the cubbies near group room)

Thursday Afternoon/Evening
3:00–5:30 All After-Camp Activities will run as scheduled!
(If your child is signed up for After-Camp Activities, they will run as scheduled. All campers signed up for the Overnight but not signed up for After-Camp will join Super Play)

Sunfish:
3:00 – 5:30 > Super Play
5:30 – 5:45 > Prepare for pool
5:45 – 6:15 > Dinner on back play ground
6:30 – 8:00 > Swimming at Elks Pool
8:15 – 8:30 > Setup for Overnight
8:30 – 9:45 > HAUNTED CAMP!
10:00 – 11:30 > Movie and Lights Out
Marlins and Dolphins:
3:00 – 5:30 > Super Play
5:30 – 5:45 > Prepare for pool
5:45 – 6:15 > Dinner on back play ground
6:30 – 8:00 > Swimming at Elks Pool
8:15 – 8:30 > Setup for Overnight
8:30 – 9:00 > Group Time
9:00 – 10:15 > HAUNTED CAMP!
10:15 – 12:00 > Movie and Lights Out

Friday:
Campers who did not stay for the overnight will follow regular drop off procedures.

Sunfish, Dolphins and Marlins:
7:30 – 8:15 > Wake-Up/Clean-Up/Pack-Up!!!
8:15 – 9:00 > Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 > Opening in the Lower School Gym
9:30 – 2:30 > Jolly Rogers Amusement Park in Ocean City (Lunch will be provided at location for Overnight campers)
2:30 – 2:45 > Collect and bring all belongings to the Car Pool Circle
2:45 – 3:00 > Closing/Dismissal

Setting Sail
8:30 - 9:00 > Community Circle
9:00 – 9:30 > Opening in the Lower School Gym
9:30 – 10:00 > Snack Time
10:00 – 12:00 > Coco’s Fun House
12:00 – 12:30 > Lunch back at Camp
12:30 – 1:30 > Playground/Naptime
1:30 – 2:45 > Scheduled activities
2:45 – 3:00 > Closing/Dismissal

Teens:
New York Overnight
*See Packet that was sent home with Teen Campers

*If your child is registered for swimming lessons, he/she will accompany their group, unless requested otherwise.*

*If your camper is in Cool Kids Creations we will provide a schedule of low key activities for the afternoon. If, however, you would like them to travel with their group to Jolly Rogers, or be picked up at noon, please notify Donna by Wednesday at 9 AM*

3:00–5:30 All After-Camp Activities will run as scheduled!
· All campers will bring their Slumber Party belongings to their group signs near the car pool circle after they return to camp on Friday.
· The circle will be closed to all vehicles. Please park and come to the group signs to pick-up your camper(s) and all belongings.

PLEASE GIVE ANY MEDICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO NURSE KIM

Zany Press Issue #3 Is Here!!!!!

The third issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 16 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

News and Reminders for Monday, June 30 Week 3

TOMORROW is Sham-Rock-Stock: Everyone should wear green tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY is Pie and Pastry!!! Campers will have the opportunity to get messy and enjoy tasty pies and pastries. PLEASE send your child to camp with a change of clothes or a bathing suit as tomorrow will be messy! We ask parents to park and walk up to the circle to pick up their camper(s).

THURSDAY is 4th on the 3rd: We will be celebrating the 4th of July with a parade. Campers are encouraged to bring bikes and scooters. Please bring patriotic decorations for the bikes, cars, etc for the parade. The parade will start at 1:10pm and parents are more than welcome to watch the festivities.

FRIDAY will have NO CAMP: Happy 4th of July!

REMINDERS:
-Specialty Camps should meet everyday in the Upper School Gym.
-There will be a Mac Inc. Fun Day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 10am to 7pm. Tickets for this are $25 each. For further information, call 410-742-0505 ext. 113
-Save the Date: July 25th for the Camp Odyssey Shorebirds Night. For tickets, call or e-mail Donna at donna@campodyssey.org.
-Please send your camper to camp with plenty of water to drink, or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
-CHEWING GUM is NOT allowed at camp. PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
-No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
-No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
-Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Horizons needs books to fill its new library. These students in Horizons need any encouragement they can get to stay focused on learning and the new library is an important part of encouraging productive summer reading. Books should be appropriate for Kindergarten – 9th grade students. Please bring any book donations to the Horizons office in the Middle School Building.
2. Color T.V. new or used. Old game systems or video games.
3. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for dramas or special theme days. (goofier the better!!!)
4. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys
5. Outer space materials
6. Containers, Tupperware, or plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding
7. Clip boards and office supplies (note pads, markers, binders)
8. Paints
9. 1/2 gallon cartons of milk
10. Toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls
11. Empty or full Kleenex boxes
12. Pasta (boxed) and tomato sauce for pasta and tomato smash
13. pastries for pie and pastry day

Zany Press Issue #2 Is Here!!!

The second issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 15 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

News and Reminders for Monday, June 23 Week 2

· TOMORROW is Slime-A-Palooza: Campers will have the opportunity to get messy with slime during the special activity period. Parents please SEND your child with a bathing suit and/or change of clothes and a towel to participate in the activities!!
· WEDNESDAY is Willy Wonka Day!!! The campers will be able to experience all of the magic of Willy Wonka during special activity time. They will get to enjoy fizzy drinks and a bubble room!
· THURSDAY is Jurassic Park Day: Prepare for the dinosaurs and other fantastic characters from Jurassic Park!
· THURSDAY is also the Marlins and Dolphins (Grade 3-6) Classic Camp Overnight: Sign-up for this overnight closes Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. so do not miss it! This is a classic camp event so prepare for a night filled with tons of fun!
· FRIDAY is the Medieval Festival!!! Campers will have the opportunity to experience adventures from the medieval times. Campers will be able to dress and act like people from the medieval times and create incredible inventions.

· REMINDERS:
o Once again, for Campers going to the Marlins and Dolphins (Grade 3-6) Classic Camp Overnight on Thursday, do not forget to sign up before Wednesday at 9:00 A.M.
o Specialty Camps should meet everyday in the Upper School Gym. This includes the following camps: Cool Kids Creations, Microscopic Discovery, and Secret House.
o Please send your camper to camp with plenty of water to drink, or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o CHEWING GUM is NOT allowed at camp. PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Horizons needs books in order to fill its new library for Kindergarten – 9th grade students. These students in Horizons need all the encouragement they can get to stay focused on learning and the new library is an important part of encouraging productive summer reading. Books should be appropriate for Kindergarten – 9th grade students. Please bring any book donations to the Horizons office in the Middle School Building.
2. Color T.V. new or used. Old game systems or video games.
3. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for drama or special theme days. (especially hats & ties, winter clothing, and athletic clothing, the goofier the better!!!)
4. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys
5. Outer space materials
6. Containers, Tupperware, plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding
7. Clip boards and office supplies (note pads, markers, binders)
8. Paints

Zany Press Issue #1 is Here!

The first issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 12.5 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

Camp Odyssey News and Reminders For the Rest of Week 1

· WEDNESDAY was Tye-Dye Day!!! When washing the tie-die shirts for the first time, use only warm water and WASH ALONE.

· THURSDAY is Snow Day: Campers will have the opportunity to create their own snowmen out of marshmallows, create their own snowflake, and much more snow day fun activities.

· FRIDAY is Wetacular Water Play Day!!! BE READY for a fun day of water games and getting wet!! Parents please SEND your child with a bathing suit and/or change of clothes and a towel to participate in the activities!! There will be a water gun battle with the campers and staff. Campers may bring in a water gun but need to have their name on the water gun. The water guns will be collected at the entrance of the tunnel. Camp is NOT responsible for LOST or BROKEN water guns. Campers will be able to go down a waterslide, and slide on their stomachs across a slip ‘N slide.

· REMINDERS:
o Please send your camper to camp with plenty of water to drink, or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o CHEWING GUM is NOT allowed at camp. PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Color T.V. new or used
2. Costumes, unique clothing, and props to be used for drama and our special theme days. (especially hats N ties, winter clothing, and athletic clothing, the goofier the better!!!)
3. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys
4. Outer space materials
5. Containers, tupperware, plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding
6. Clip boards
7. Office Supplies (note pads, markers, binders)
8. Old game systems and games
9. Paints

Welcome to Camp Odyssey 2008!!!

Camp starts this week and we are SO EXCITED!! This is the moment our team has been waiting for: to greet you at “Opening” with smiles, laughter and fun! Have questions? Need information? We are ready to serve. Just look for me (look for a crazy hat!), Donna (our Registrar), King Jeff (our Day Camp Director), our Assistant Erin McAfee (our Odyssey Academy Director) or any staff member – we will be glad to help.

There is still time to register: spaces are still available most weeks of Day Camp and in many specialty and Academy Camps. We look forward to seeing you VERY soon!

Have a Zany summer!
Dr. Z (a/k/a Harlan Eagle, Executive Director)

All the News You Need: Camp Odyssey Parent Packet

The COPP is online! Click here and you can peruse the info on your computer screen or download a version that's easy to print. It contains the “Dos” the “Don’ts” and all the basics of Camp Odyssey, including Specialty Camps and Odyssey Academy.

Who Doesn’t Need a Snack Once in a While?

The CO store, known as Z-Snack Shack, will offer cold water and juice, snacks such as cookies, cereal bars, pretzels and more; and camp merchandise (including t-shirts, hats, sunscreen and other fun items) to campers and family members. Look for Z-Snack Shack in the camp office from 3:00-3:30 p.m. each day.

Tee Up for Horizons!

The Sunrise chapter of the Salisbury Rotary Club hosts a golf tournament each summer to raise funds for a local charity – and this year Horizons is the recipient! We thank Sunrise Rotary for thinking of us!

CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Odyssey at the Shorebirds – JULY 25

The CO Scholarship Fund helps dozens of deserving kids attend camp at a discount or free of charge. To help so many kids, we find creative ways to raise money – and none is more fun or important than our annual Camp Odyssey Night at the Shorebirds Silent Auction. Tickets to the game are free through camp (just ask Donna) and we auction off more than 50 items. All money raised goes to the fund. Come out and join the fun on July 25!

Camp Odyssey & Clear Channel Radio Muddy the Airwaves

Join us on Friday, July 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for our annual MUD MADNESS DAY! This year Sandi Alexander and the team at Clear Channel Radio will be on hand with a live remote and lots of fun. It is an annual festival you – and your washing machine – will not soon forget!

Introducing Our Newest Scholarship Sponsor!

You hear them on the air every day – now they are a sponsor of the Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund: Q105/Clear Channel Radio. And, when you are looking for services and products in our area, please consider all of our Scholarship Fund Sponsors:

Gold
Dr. Charles Brenner
Pediatric Dentistry
Dough Roller Pizza
a.s.a.p.r. Marketing & Public Relations
Q105/Clear Channel Radio

Silver
Olde Pro Golf

Bronze
The Paper People

News and Reminders for Monday, June 16 Week 1

· TOMORROW (TUESDAY) is Top Hat N Tie Day: Campers will be creating their own bow tie at opening and during group time will be given a chance to make it their own by using different colors to fill it in.

· WEDNESDAY is Tye-Dye Day!!! Don’t forget to bring a T-shirt to Tye-Dye. Please bring a 100% Cotton White T-shirt to be tye-dyed. The camper’s full name and group they are in needs to be written near the collar of the shirt or tag in permanent marker. Also the campers need to have a zip lock bag, with his/her full name and group on it, to put the T-shirt in after it is tye-dyed. There will also be fun field day activities taking place for the campers to do while waiting to dye their T-shirt.

· THURSDAY is Snow Day: Campers will have the opportunity to create their own snowmen out of marshmallows, create their own snowflake, and much more snow day fun activities.

· FRIDAY is Wetacular Water Play Day!!! BE READY for a fun day of water games and getting wet!! Parents please SEND your child with a bathing suit and/or change of clothes and a towel to participate in the activities!! There will be a water gun battle with the campers and staff. Campers may bring in a water gun but need to have their name on the water gun. The water guns will be collected at the entrance of the tunnel. Camp is NOT responsible for LOST or BROKEN water guns. Campers will be able to go down a waterslide, and slide on their stomachs across a slip ‘N slide.

· REMINDERS:

o Please send your camper to camp with plenty of water to drink, or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.

o CHEWING GUM is NOT allowed at camp. PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.

o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.

o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.

o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any
of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:

1. Color T.V. new or used

2. Costumes, Unique clothing, and props to be used for drama and our special theme days. (especially hats N ties, winter clothing, and athletic clothing, the goofier the better!!!)

3. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys

4. Outer space materials

5. Containers, Tupperware, plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding

6. Clip boards

7. Office Supplies (note pads, markers, binders)

8. Old game systems, games

9. Paints

Prepare for Zaniness – Camp Registration is Going Wild!

We LOVE that kids want to come back to camp year-after-year! And we love having new campers, too. You can’t imagine how excited we get as the registrations roll in. Day camp is filling nicely – and quickly – so please register online or by mail soon!

Many of our after-camps and specialty camps are nearing capacity! The following are more than two-thirds full, so if your child wants to attend, please let us know: Pottery (weeks 1, 2), Cool Kids (weeks 2, 4 and 8), Tennis (week 3), Horseback (week 4, 6) Climbing Wall (week 8), Jesse Brown Basketball (week 9) and Eco Aqua (week 9.)

Just added! Creative Writing for the Young and Older … Indulge your inner author! Taught by former Salisbury School English teacher Suzi McKeen of “The Writer’s Advantage,” Section One is for kids grades 7-9 (July 7-18) and Section Two is for grades 10 through adult. Middle schoolers learn the basics of fiction writing and brainstorming, then they write and bind their own, illustrated short story book. Teens and adults can start from scratch or bring in something they want to polish. Leave with a solid, well constructed short story. Both Sections are $499.

Questions? Call Donna Haag, Camp Registrar, today. She can answer almost anything about camp, or find someone who can. 410-742-4464.

Take a Vacation from Packing Lunch!

Donna says: Your kids are on summer vacation – but how about you? Let Camp Odyssey feed your day campers all summer long. We have a week’s worth of variety at a reasonable cost – and all proceeds go to the Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.

Monday features Papa John’s cheese and pepperoni pizzas

Tuesday offers 6” Subway subs, salads, and kids meals

Wednesday is roast beef day from Arby’s

Thursday brings the pep of tacos, quesadillas, and more from Salsarita’s

Friday delivers hamburgers, cheeseburgers, subs, and pizzas from Red Door Sub Shop

All meals include snack/chips and bottled water. Orders are due to Camp by 9AM on Monday – and you can register online at http://www.campodyssey.org/lunch.html .

CAMP SPOTLIGHT: THE SCIENCE OF ODYSSEY ACADEMY

Odyssey Academy finds the fun in science through innovative programs for middle and high school students. This past month, we talked to Odyssey Academy director Erin McAfee about Forensics CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Techniques.

CAMP ODYSSEY: What will campers have in store for them if they sign up for the CSI Camp?

ERIN MCAFEE: On the first day of camp the students are presented with a very realistic staged crime scene. In this staged scenario, a person will be found dead, possibly murdered, on the school grounds and it will be up to the students to find out ‘who done it.” As a group we begin looking at the different types of evidence involved in the crime and by the end of the week, they use their findings to identify the killer.

The students will learn all the basics of crime scene investigation and have the opportunity to work hands on with simulated evidence. Some of the types of analysis the kids participate in is blood typing, chromatography (ink separation and identification), mystery powdered substances, handwriting analysis, urinalysis for drug testing, footprint and tire track casting, fingerprint analysis and interviewing suspects.

CO: What do you want campers to take away from this experience?

EM: The class is a great way to learn important biological and chemical concepts in a fun and intriguing way. With all of the television shows about crime scene investigation, the students have a genuine interest in the subject matter and find out how real investigations compare with those on television.

The students gain a true appreciation for the time and detail involved in real criminal investigations and learn key science information at the same time. Students can take what they have learned in the class, share their knowledge with others and apply the scientific principles in future science classes.

Forensics CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Techniques will be offered on July 21-25 (12:30PM-3PM). Register for this camp, along with the many other Odyssey Academy Camps, today at http://www.campodyssey.org/.

Support Our Scholarship Fund – Promote Your Company

If you would like to promote your business to hundreds of Lower Shore families each day this summer, consider a Camp Odyssey sponsorship. Respond by May 31 and your logo can appear on our website (with a link,) banner (on the drop-off circle all summer) and other visible marketing spots. Packages start at $250 and can be customized. To learn more call Robbie or Clay at 410/883-2000.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNTIY: Mud Madness Sponsor Sought

Does your company make or distribute laundry detergent, soap, towels or similar products? Do you own a Laundromat or a Dry Cleaners? Have we got a GREAT opportunity for you! Sponsor our 10th Annual Mud Madness Day and receive valuable – and FUN – marketing & PR opportunities! To learn more call Robbie or Clay at 410/883-2000.

Camp Odyssey in Shore Woman Magazine

Look for the May issue of Shore Woman for an article about How to Choose a Summer Camp featuring our hero, Harlan Eagle/Dr. Z.

Support Our Sponsors

When you are looking for services and products in our area, please consider our Scholarship Fund Sponsors:

Gold
Dr. Charles Brenner, Pediatric Dentistry
Dough Roller Pizza
a.s.a.p.r. Marketing & Public Relations

Silver
Olde Pro Golf

Bronze
The Paper People

THANK YOU: Camp Odyssey @ Barnes & Noble Raises Scholarship Funds

Shoppers at Barnes & Noble got a taste of Camp Odyssey on March 21 & 22 as we raised money for and awareness of the Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund, which sends dozens of deserving children to CO each summer when they would not be able to attend otherwise.

There were games, singing-a-longs, Wacky Science, arts & crafts, and other camp favorites hosted by CO staff. Many shoppers and friends of Camp Odyssey used the CO Book Fair vouchers, helping to raise money toward CO scholarships. WMDT-TV aired a segment about the event on Friday, adding exposure for the Fund.

Special thanks to Hannah Miller and Barnes & Noble Salisbury, and to “Sloppy Joe” Hastings for rocking the event with his sing-a-long on Saturday afternoon, where kids wrote topics on index cards and Joe made up silly, zany, clever songs using the ideas.

CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Get off the Stick with Eastern Shore Lacrosse Camps & Clubs

Combine individualized training, a team experience, and FUN, and you have Eastern Shore Lacrosse Camp @ Camp Odyssey. A top-notch coaching staff (headed by David Dobbins and Becky Gregory) provides campers with the fundamentals necessary to be successful in all phases of lacrosse and take their game to the next level. Each camper has a chance to win new sticks and equipment during contests and play a full-field game each day.

Boys Grades 6-8: July 22-25 (9AM-3PM*): $184

Boys Grades 9-12: July 29-August 1(9AM-3PM*): $184

Girls Grades 1-5: July 22-25 (9AM-12PM): $105

Girls Grades 6-12: July 29-August 1 (9AM-3PM*): $184

*Camp ends at Noon on Friday

The Eastern Shore Lacrosse Clubs Program is designed for high school players (rising 9th to rising 12th graders) dedicated to becoming the best team players they can be. The emphasis is on development and growth. Compete in summer tournaments that challenge - and expose players to college coaches and recruiters. Clubs for boys and girls: each $349. (Fee includes coaching, three tournament registrations, and uniform.)

Support Our Scholarship Fund – Promote Your Company

If you would like to promote your business to hundreds of Lower Shore families each day this summer, consider a Camp Odyssey sponsorship. Respond by April 10 and your logo can appear on the annual CO T-shirt (worn by hundreds of campers each week) as well as our website (with a link), banner (on the drop-off circle all summer), and other visible marketing spots. Packages start at $250 and can be customized. To learn more call Robbie or Clay at 410-883-2000.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNTIY: Mud Madness Sponsor Sought

Does your company make or distribute laundry detergent, soap, towels or similar products? Do you own a Laundromat or a Dry Cleaners? Have we got a GREAT opportunity for you! Sponsor our 10 th Annual Mud Madness Day and receive valuable – and FUN – marketing & PR opportunities!

To learn more call Robbie or Clay at 410-883-2000.

Camp Odyssey in the News!

Look for the April issue of Metropolitan Magazine and the May issue of Shore Woman for articles about Camp Odyssey and Odyssey Academy. Still on newsstands, the March/April issue of Delmarva Youth featur es an article by Dr. Z about why kids need camp and how parents can make good summer camp choices. (We know! Choose Camp Odyssey, right Harlan…?!)

Support Our Sponsors

When you are looking for services and products in our area, please consider our Scholarship Fund Sponsors:

Gold
Dr. Charles Brenner, Pediatric Dentistry
Dough Roller Pizza
a.s.a.p.r. Marketing & Public Relations

Silver
Olde Pro Golf

Bronze
The Paper People

Fond Farewell

A big Camp Odyssey hug to Chris Adkins, who, after nine years at CO, is moving on to a fulltime opportunity as Recreation Program Specialist for Worcester County Parks & Recreation. He has served in nearly every capacity within CO during his long tenure and we wish him all the best!

Camp Odyssey at Barnes & Noble

Join the Camp Odyssey team at Barnes & Noble in Salisbury on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 to learn more about camp, talk to camp leaders, and participate in fun camp events! Click here to learn more and download a special coupon (PDF) for B&N purchases!

Dance Showcase : March 29

The Horizons Dance Showcase: A Celebration of Dance Talent From Across Delmarva! Join us Saturday, March 29 at the Wi-Hi Auditorium (7PM) to view a spectacular display of dance talent from our community! Participating studios include Dancenter, Eastern Shore Ballet, East Salisbury Steppers, Feet of Fire, Footsteps, HS Musical, JMB Steppers, Seaside, Salisbury Studio, and more! Tickets available at participating studios (beginning in March) and at the door. Children $5, Adults $10, VIP Seating (new!) $25. Silent Auction at intermission!

2008 Catalog Now Available!

The Official 2008 Camp Odyssey Catalog is now here! In it you will find an overview of all of our programs and key information including dates, times, and prices. For more detailed information on any aspect of our program, you are in the right place - our website contains extra details not in the catalog. For your own copy of the 2008 camp catalog, either fill out our information request form (click CONTACT above) or download it directly to your computer.

DOWNLOAD CATALOG (PDF-Approx. 2MB)

Welcome to Our New Website!

Welcome to the new home of Camp Odyssey on the web! We are excited to offer a brand new website to kick off the summer season! Under the CAMPS section, you will find information about all of our 2008 offerings, including our Legendary Day Camp Experience and the Odyssey Academy. We are constantly working to improve the online camp experience, so please take a moment to tell us what you think about our new virtual home! Just click FEEDBACK at the top of the page. Your comments will help us build a better and more informative site for all of our guests!