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!