News and Notes for Week 6

Dear Camp Odyssey Parents,

This Week: Each day is a different day of fun. See more detailed information online by clicking each week on the website calendar. In the mean time, here’s a little preview for what’s going on this week at Camp Odyssey:

• Tuesday is Costume Chaos. Wear ANY costume you can get your hands on (or make!) for costume parties and costume fun.

• Wednesday is Odyssey Olympics! Dress for the highest level of competition as we engage in Olympic Games befitting of Camp Odyssey's trademark zaniness!

• Thursday is Kindness Caravan: Making Our Community Better. We're going to travel to different place and organizations and bring the compassion and smiles that people need.

• Thursday Night is the One, Two, Red, & Blue Fish Overnight! More detailed information will be sent home with the appropriate campers in a separate note.

• Friday is Pajamboree. Dress in pajamas for our awesome pajama-related Opening and Crazy Time!

Reminders: Here are some other things going on at Camp Odyssey that you should keep in mind:
• DON’T FORGET TO ORDER LUNCH FOR YOUR CAMPERS! If you want to use our lunch program, you have to order by 9am on Monday. More information at campodyssey.org/lunch.html

• Mark Your Calendar: I Love Camp Festival on August 6th from 5 – 8 PM. Parents, campers, alumni, and all friends of Camp Odyssey are all invited! This is a celebration of all 20 years of Camp and we want everyone who’s ever been a part of Camp to come! Come for food, games, and fun! As a part of the festivities, there will be a Silent Auction to support the Camp Scholarship fund. Come out, have fun celebrating 20 years of Camp Odyssey, and support a good cause!

• Mark Your Calendar: Camp Odyssey Day at Jolly Roger Splash Mountain on August 14th. Contact the Camp office and buy your half-priced arm bands today! These $25 armbands will get admission to Splash Mountain from 10am-6pm, rides from 2-6pm at Jolly Roger Amusement Park, and a game of miniature golf at treasure or jungle golf from 10am-6pm. Festivities also include a Silent Auction at Splash Mountain to support the Camp Scholarship fund. Take advantage of this incredible offer today!

• Please pack a snack for your child to eat at group time since we burn lots of calories during the day. We also encourage you to send water/drinks with your child to keep them hydrated in the heat. We have water fountains throughout Camp for them to use as well.

• Campers should not wear any flip flops, crocs, heelies, or any type of open-toed shoes while at camp due to outdoor studios and special activities.

• The Z-Snack Shack, our Camp Store, is open every day during lunch time and After-Camp. We’ve got lots of different snacks and drinks at very reasonable prices, so be sure to check it out!

• Stay on top of the Camp happenings and news updates by checking the “news” section of our website (campodyssey.org) daily and also by “liking” us on Facebook.

Needs: We would greatly appreciate it if you have any of the following items and would be willing to donate them for our zany special activities. Your trash could be our treasure!
• Games: Go Fish, Trouble, Checkers, any Math related games, and puzzles
• Large white bed sheets
• Newspapers, 2-liter bottles, and cardboard tubes for an upcoming Art projects in Art 101

Thanks for your cooperation!
The Camp Odyssey Staff