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Parents/Guardians/Caregivers/Companions, Grandparents, and Siblings are welcome to attend family programs like our Fall Family Camp with their heart child.

Our current 2023 schedule:

ARCTIC ADVENTURE (in Loretto, MN Feb 18 and in Hartland, WI Feb 19): This is a one-day outdoor adventure for the whole family of heart children grades 12 or younger (no minimum age). S'mores, sledding, and winter activities provided. Registration closes February 12th.

MOMS RETREAT (2 weekend options): April 22-23 in Stillwater, MN and May 6-7 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). A week camp experience with horseback riding, water sports, arts and crafts, archery, campfires, talent show and more. Free transportation provided from Minneapolis. June 21-25 (grades 1-6), July 10-14 (grades 6-8), July 17-21 (grades 9-11). Camp nurses distribute personal medication and a cardiologist is on site.

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 24-28 (grades 1-11). Camp nurses distribute personal medication and a cardiologist is on site.

VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP: August 18-19. 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 swag, themed costume accessories, activity supplies, and more!

TICKER TALK: January 18, March 9, April 12, and May 18 (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. All participants are entered into a raffle to win a package to be mailed to them at home!

DADS DAY (in Excelsior, MN): August 5. 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. 20-22 and Nov. 3-5. 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 to attend a program is $25, or whatever a family chooses to pay. Payment options within the registration start at $0 per person to ensure that cost is not a barrier to joining us. For Hearts@Home virtual camps, free ipad rentals are available. For in-person camps, we offer up to $300 in travel reimbursement for families. Please contact us for 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 congenital heart disease and their families. The lives of our campers positively impacted 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 Hearts@Home virtual programs and transportation reimbursements are available to families for our in-person camps.

Camp Odayin partners with camp locations in MN and WI and our families generally come from the upper mid-west region of the US (Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago). However, children from all over have attended our in-person camp and virtual activities. In 2022, we had 519 heart heroes and family members join us at camp from 17 different states! Please visit our website and get on our email list for more information on our camp programs, volunteer opportunities and fundraising efforts https://campodayin.org/contact/