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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. Parents/Guardians can attend our parent retreat weekends.

Our current 2026 schedule:

WINTER CAMP: Feb. 14-16. A weekend to bond with other heart heroes (grades 1-12) in February in Amery, WI. We enjoy tubing, broomball, arts & crafts, plenty of hot cocoa, and connecting with heart friends! There is always a choice to do indoor activities. Kids are grouped based on age and stay in cozy retreat-style housing with two camp counselors and a cabin nurse. Similar to our Summer Camp, a camp cardiologist is also on-site to supervise activities.

MOMS RETREAT (2 weekend options): May 16-17 in White Bear Lake, MN and May 2-3 in Lake Geneva, WI. This retreat is available for moms of heart children grades 12 or younger (no minimum age). A weekend for parents to provide mutual support, take time for self-care, gain new resources and learn from experts.

SUMMER CAMP (in Crosslake, MN): Three sessions of overnight camp per grade level (grades 1-11). A 5-day overnight camp experience with horseback riding, water sports, arts and crafts, archery, campfires, talent show and more. Free transportation provided from Minneapolis. June 24-28 (grades 6-8), July 13-17 (grades 9-11), August 3-7 (grades 1-6). Camp nurses distribute personal medication and a cardiologist is on site.

SUMMER CAMP (in Elkhorn, WI near Milwaukee / Chicago): One session of overnight camp per grade level (grades 1-11). A 5-day overnight camp experience with horseback riding, water sports, arts and crafts, archery, campfires, talent show and more. Free transportation provided from Milwaukee and Chicago. June 22-26 (grades 1-11). Camp nurses distribute personal medication and a cardiologist is on site.

DADS WEEKEND: August 16-17 in Prior Lake, MN. A time of outdoor recreation and activities to build camaraderie and connection between parents of children with heart disease in 12th grade or younger. Dads have the option to attend the entire weekend (Saturday morning to mid-afternoon Sunday), the full day on Saturday, or just golf on Sunday. Camp Odayin covers the costs for all activities, meals, lodging, and tee times for golf.

FAMILY CAMP (2 sessions) October and November (check our website for dates). The October session is held in Annandale, MN (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

Camp Odayin has a Pay-What-You-Can model for camp registrations that supports our commitment to make our programs accessible to everyone in our community. There is always an option to pay $0.

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 fun, safe and life changing experiences to build community for young people with heart disease and their families. Our campers connect with friends who face similar medical challenges and learn that they are not alone in their journey with heart disease.

Camp Odayin has a Pay-What-You-Can model for camp registrations supports our commitment to make our programs accessible to everyone in our community. There is always an option to pay $0.

We offer travel assistance by reimbursing your family up to $200 for travel costs per program. Free bus transportation is available for summer and winter 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 programs and activities. In a typical year we have about 850+ heart heroes and family members join us at camp from 15+ 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/