SUMMER 2020 UPDATE: RESIDENTIAL and DAY CAMPS are being held virtually. Visit https://campodayin.org/virtualcamp for session dates and to sign-up by the deadline of June 3rd.

(see update above) RESIDENTIAL CAMP (in Crosslake, MN): July 13-17, 2020 (grades 1-6*); July 20-24, 2020 (grades 6*-8); July 27-31, 2020 (grades 9-11). Free transportation provided from Minneapolis.
*6th grade is a float grade. If your child is in 6th grade in elementary school, sign up for July 13-17. If your child is in middle school in 6th grade, choose July 20-24. Session is based on your child's current grade.

(see update above) RESIDENTIAL CAMP (in Elkhorn, WI near Milwaukee / Chicago); July 27-31, 2020 (grades 1-11). Free transportation provided from Chicago and Milwaukee. An overnight camp experience with horseback riding, water sports, arts and crafts, archery, campfires, talent show and more.

(see update above) DAY CAMP (in St. Paul, MN): August 7, 2020 (grades K-3). An intro-to-camp experience for youngsters to enjoy crafts, games, nature activities and new friends.

WINTER CAMP (in Amery, WI): Feb. 15-18, 2020 session available for campers who attended the 2019 summer season. Free transportation provided from Minneapolis and Madison. Reconnect with friends over snow-tubing, broomball, hot chocolate and tons of indoor and outdoor fun.

MOMS RETREAT (in Stillwater, MN): May 16-17, 2020 available for moms of heart children grade 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.

FAMILY CAMP (2 sessions) October 16-18, 2020 in Amery, WI (near Minneapolis/St. Paul) and November 6-8, 2020 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.

HEART HUDDLE (St. Paul, MN): March 15, 2020 available for families of heart children grade 12 or younger (no minimum age). Full-day camp program with activities and educational speakers for heart children, siblings and 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. Please contact us if you need further information regarding financial assistance.

We also offer travel scholarships for families.

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 hosts Residential Camp in two locations. Three week-long sessions (based on current grade) are offered at the beautiful site of Camp Knutson in Crosslake, MN which is 160 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Free camper transportation is provided from Minneapolis. An one week-long session (grades 1-11) is offered at the amazing site of Camp Lutherdale in Elkhorn, WI 45 miles from Milwaukee, 60 miles from Madison, and 70 miles from Chicago. Free camper transportation is provided from both Chicago and Milwaukee areas to camp.

Camp Odayin also offers Day Camp for children grades K-3, Family Camp, Winter Camp, a Heart Huddle day, and a Moms Retreat. Please visit our website for more information on these sessions as well as our amazing fundraising events! www.campodayin.org