Program areas at Camp Odayin
Camp Odayin residential Camp - provides residential camping experiences for hundreds of children, grades 1-11 from all over the country. In an atmosphere designed to enhance self-concept, gain independence and develop life skills children with heart disease have the opportunity to come alive emotionally and physically. Powered by an all-volunteer staff of cabin counselors, cardiologists and nurses, we offer parents a worry free Camp experience for their child. There are two locations for residential Camp crosslake, mn and elkhorn, wi.
Parent retreats - the parent retreat program seeks to improve the quality of life of caregivers by providing emotional support, resources, and an opportunity for self-care. Moms retreats are held in the spring each year with locations in lake geneva, wi, and stillwater, mn.dads day is held in late summer each year in excelsior, mn.
Camp Odayin family Camp - provides a weekend Camp experience offering support, education and networking for children with heart disease and their families. Family camps take place each fall and are located in amery, wi and near milwaukee, wi.
Winter Camp - Camp Odayin launched winter Camp in 2011 to connect our heart family throughout the year. Winter Camp takes place each february and is a weekend full of snowy fun including broomball, snow tubing and bonfires. This program is located in amery, wi.winter Camp was offered as two, one-day, family friendly outdoor events in 2023. One near minneapolis/st. Paul, mn and one near milwaukee, wi.ticker talk ticker talk is an online meet-up for heart kids in grades 1-12. Every other month during the school year, the hour-long get-together is a mini Camp experience, full of fun, interactive games, educational speakers, and more. This program is streamed live over zoom.education and training programs - Camp Odayin has developed training materials and conducts staff training sessions prior to Camp. Volunteers are educated regarding pediatric cardiac issues and appropriate responses to various situations. Camp Odayin also provides educational activities and support opportunities for campers and their families. Activities include special events for children, support groups, and networking.scholarship program - Camp Odayin provides travel scholarships to assist campers and families with financial need who travel a significant distance to attend a program. Volunteers who travel a significant distance to take part in one of our programs are also eligible to request a travel scholarship. In 2023, thanks to the generosity of a donor, Camp Odayin began offering educational scholarships to former campers pursuing post-secondary education. This scholarship is awarded in the spring.