Siblings
Parents
Spouse
Caregivers

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers, Grandparents, and Siblings are welcome to attend Family Camp with their heart child.

Our current 2022 schedule:

ARCTIC ADVENTURE (in Loretto, MN): February 12. This is a one-day outdoor adventure for the whole family of heart children grades 12 or younger (no minimum age). Lunch, s'mores, hot drinks and winter activities provided. Registration closes February 1st.

MOMS RETREAT (2 weekend options): April 30-May 1 in Stillwater, MN and May 21-22 in Lake Geneva, WI. This retreat is available for moms of heart children grades 12 or younger (no minimum age). A weekend for moms to provide mutual support, take time for self-care, gain new resources and learn from experts.

RESIDENTIAL CAMP (in Crosslake, MN): Three sessions of overnight camp per grade level (grades 1-11).
Vaccinations required for campers and staff. A week camp experience with horseback riding, water sports, arts and crafts, archery, campfires, talent show and more. Free transportation provided from Minneapolis. July 5-9 (grades 9-11), July 11-15 (grades 6-8), July 18-11 (grades 1-6).

VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP: August 19-20. Hearts@Home virtual camp is for children with heart disease in grades 1-11, who would benefit from connecting with other young people who may share similar health, emotional, and social concerns. Virtual camp is hosted using the Zoom platform with trained, camp counselors, nurses, and Odayin leadership staff. All campers will receive a mailed “camp in a box” which includes a camp t-shirt, themed costume accessories, activity supplies, and more!

TICKER TALK: January 11, March 3 and May 11 (6:30-7:30pm CT). Ticker Talk is a free, online meet up for heart kids in grades 1-12. Our hour together is a mini camp experience, full of campy-fun and interactive trivia, games, speakers and more. This virtual jamboree is even complete with party favors! All participants receive a package of treats mailed to their house after attending!

RESIDENTIAL CAMP (in Elkhorn, WI near Milwaukee / Chicago): One session of overnight camp per grade level (grades 1-11). A week camp experience with horseback riding, water sports, arts and crafts, archery, campfires, talent show and more. Free transportation provided from Milwaukee, Chicago and Madison. July 25-29 (grades 1-11).

DADS DAY (in Excelsior, MN): Dates TBD. A day of outdoor recreation on the shores of Lake Minnetonka to build camaraderie and connection between parents of children with heart disease.

FAMILY CAMP (2 sessions) Oct. 21-23, 2022 and Nov. 4-6, 2022. The October session is held in Amery, WI (near Minneapolis/St. Paul) and the November session is held in Camp Lake, WI (near Milwaukee/Chicago). Family Camp is available for the entire family with heart children grade 12 or younger (no minimum age). A weekend packed with creative and friendship-building activities plus educational opportunities for parents.

Financial Assistance Available

The cost is only $25/camper. We offer a sliding scale (starting at $0) for families so that cost is not a barrier to attending camp. For virtual camps, free ipad rentals are available. For in-person camps, we offer travel reimbursement for families. Please contact us if you need further information.

Camp Odayin provides full service meals prepared on site including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Parents disclose food allergies (nuts, eggs, milk, etc.) and restrictions (no pork, vegetarian, etc.) in the camp application.

Camp Odayin provides medically safe and emotionally supportive camp experiences and community building opportunities for young people with heart disease and their families. We positively impact camper lives by connecting them with friends who face similar medical challenges in the formative years when relationships, fun, and acceptance are vitally important!

Camp Odayin charges $0 or $25 to register for a camp program since cost should not be a barrier to attending camp. Free ipad rentals are available for our virtual programs and transportation scholarships are available to families for our in-person camps.

Camp Odayin partners with camp locations in MN and WI to primarily serve families in the mid-west region (Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago). However, children from all over the United States come to our in-person camp, and our virtual camp activities are even more accessible to heart families. Please visit our website for more information on these sessions as well as to get on our e-news mailing list! www.campodayin.org/contact-us