Summers at Odyssey
Summers at Odyssey are a joyful time. Our school community and the surrounding areas can access some of the incredible things our campus and school have to offer, from registering for pool passes, to open registration for kid’s summer camps.
Read more below and find out how you can come play at Odyssey this summer.
Community Pool Passes
Summer is just around the corner, and so is pool season! Our pool memberships are now on sale, as of February 2nd!
Whether you’re looking to cool off, relax, or make a splash with family and friends, our pool is the perfect summer spot. Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and get ready to dive in!
Youth Summer Camps
Grades: K-1
Grades: 2-3
Grades: 5-8
Grades: 4-8
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Grades: 5-8
Grades: 4-12
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Grades: 4-8
Black Bears Camp
When: June 9th to July 24th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC 28801
Who: Must be 5 years old by May 2026; rising Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Cost: $365/5 day weeks (week of June 22nd, July 6th, 13th, & 20th)
$295/4 day weeks (week of June 9th, 15th, & 29th)
Registration for Black Bears
Summer camp is a magical time for our youngest campers. Days are filled with open-ended play and gentle rhythms that invite curiosity, creativity, and connection. Children spend their mornings exploring thoughtfully prepared classroom centers—building with blocks, playing small-group games, experimenting with math materials, drawing and writing, or diving into an art invitation.
Each day includes a cozy circle time for sharing stories, practicing moments of calm, and nurturing our sense of community. Campers also enjoy daily outdoor play beneath the trees and time in the pool to splash, explore, and build confidence in the water. Our swim instructor, CJ O’Reilly, conducts weekly swim check-ins and provides free beginner swim lessons for campers who are still building proficiency.
Rooted in play, gentle rhythms, and meaningful connection, this camp supports our youngest learners as they build confidence, curiosity, and a joyful sense of belonging.
For more information, please email elesley@odysseycommunity.org.
REGISTER
Bobcats Day Camp
When: June 9th to July 24th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC
Who: rising 2nd -3rd Grades
Cost: $365/5 day weeks (week of June 22nd, July 6th, 13th, & 20th)
$295/4 day weeks (week of June 9th, 15th, & 29th)
Registration for Bobcats
Summer camp is a joyful, adventurous way for rising 2nd and 3rd graders to spend their days. With ample time for free, creative, and unbound play, campers move between shaded forest spaces, the swimming pool, and our campus gathering areas—following their curiosity and energy throughout the day.
Mornings might begin with spontaneous dance parties in the gym, shooting hoops on the basketball court, or inventing games together. Campers collaborate on design challenges, dive into group games, and still find moments for quiet rest and reflection. Each day includes a community circle for sharing stories, practicing calm and connection, and strengthening friendships. Daily swim time is also built into the rhythm of camp.
Rooted in play, movement, and community, this camp invites older campers to explore their independence, creativity, and sense of belonging—while still leaving plenty of room for joy and imagination.
REGISTER
Fiber Arts Camp
When: June 9th - 12th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC
Who: rising 5th - 8th Grades
Cost: $300/week
Brought to you by: Odyssey’s 5th/6th grade teacher, Maggie
Learn some basic fiber arts techniques this summer!
Whether you’re a beginner or have crafting experience, you’ll have fun playing with yarn and bringing home projects every day. All materials included. Pool time each day!
REGISTER
Documentary Camp
When: June 9th - 12th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC
Who: rising 4th - 8th Grades
Cost: $/week
Brought to you by: Odyssey’s 3rd/4th grade teacher, Drew
Lights, camera, action!
Join Documentary Camp and take the next step in your journey to becoming a filmmaker. From brainstorming ideas, filming and editing, campers will learn how to turn stories and topics into a finished documentary. Campers will focus on building creativity, teamwork and developing their film/tech skills - then they will see their film premiere at the end of the week!
REGISTER
Jewelry Making Camp
When: June 15th - 19th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC
Who: rising 4th - 8th Grades
Cost: $300/week
Brought to you by: Odyssey’s 5th/6th grade teacher, Maggie
Bring your creative ideas to life this summer!
We will learn various methods for jewelry-making, including (but not limited to) beading, designing charms with polymer clay, and tying some good old-fashioned friendship bracelets. All materials included. Pool time each day! Rising 5th grade and up.
REGISTER
Storybook Camp
When: June 15th - 19th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC
Who: rising 4th - 8th Grades
Cost: $/week
Brought to you by: Odyssey’s 3rd/4th grade teacher, Drew
Tell the story you’ve been wanting to tell!
Throughout Storybook Camp, campers will become authors and illustrators as they create a hardcover book. They will focus on writing an original story, designing characters and worlds, adding their own illustrations, and learning how books are bound and brought to life. By the end of the week, campers will have a one-of-a-kind hardcover book and a story that’s truly their own!
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Indie Rock Band Camp
When: June 9th - 12th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC
Who: rising 4th - 12th Grades
Cost: $/week
Brought to you by: Odyssey’s 3rd/4th grade teacher, Drew
Are you looking to join a band?
Join Indie Rock Band Camp and spend a week learning and performing songs from classic indie rock bands, such as the Talking Heads, the Velvet Underground, Radiohead, and others. Campers will have time practicing their instrument, playing tunes with other kids who love music, and will eventually bring the songs to life with a live performance at the end of the week. Proficiency with an instrument is strongly encouraged, however, not necessarily required as long as the camper is passionate about music.
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Roleplaying Game Design Camp
When: July 6th - 10th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC
Who: rising 4th - 8th Grades
Cost: $330/week
Brought to you by: Professional Game Developer, Phenry Ewing
Calling all storytellers, world-builders, and adventurers!
In this one-week game design camp, campers will dive into the magic behind tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons— then learn how to make their own.
We’ll explore classic adventure modules as players and GMs (game masters), to learn the basics of game design, storytelling and world building — then experiment with these ideas in a fun, collaborative design process. Campers will:
Brainstorm their own original characters
Build fantastical worlds inspired by real moments in history
Explore the art of game balance using dice, random tables… a just a little math
By the week’s end, each camper will have built their own playable dungeon crawl or mini-adventure— complete with puzzles, NPCs, monsters & traps— which they can optionally run for friends or fellow campers on the final day.
REGISTER
Film Camp
When: July 13th - 17th and July 20th - 24th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC
Who: rising 4th - 8th Grades
Cost: $350/week
Brought to you by: Odyssey’s 1st/2nd grade teacher, Robin
Lights, camera, action!
In this two-week camp, you’ll create your own movie from start to finish.
Week 1: Write, Create & Prepare – Develop your script, design props, and build your story from the ground up.
Week 2: Action & Editing – Step in front of (or behind) the camera, film your scenes, and edit your masterpiece.
We’ll wrap up with a big screening on the last day of camp—you might just see your name in the credits! Plus, enjoy daily swim time, games, and outdoor fun. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
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23 Skidoo Hip-Hop Rhyme Writing Camp
When: June 22nd - 26th, July 6th - 10th, and July 20th - 24th
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: The Odyssey School campus – 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC
Who: rising 4th - 8th Grades
Cost: $323/week
Brought to you by: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
23 SKIDOO'S HIP-HOP RHYME WRITING CAMP
No matter who you are, you have something BIG to say! By learning how to write your own original rhymes and then perform them on a microphone, you can take all your wild thoughts, emotions, and ideas and turn them into art. This low pressure camp is full of fun, laughter, and creativity, and is open to anyone who wants to express themself. Along with lessons on rhyme writing and performance, we will spend time swimming, playing outdoors in the sunshine, and having free discussions, going wherever our minds wander.
Along the way, we will explore "rites of passage", and learn how the creative process can be a vehicle to find yourself and overcome your fears. We will also explore the history of hip-hop culture, where it started, how it is evolving, and how we can properly participate in that evolution. Each camp member will learn all the basics, from the page to the stage, and how to share their own style, loud and proud in front of a crowd. The week ends with a lively performance where parents will be invited to see their kids SHINE while performing alongside 23 Skidoo!
This camp is taught by Asheville local Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, a GRAMMY winning, internationally touring hip-hop artist working with kids and families for almost two decades.
