Camp Odayin
Camp Odayin offers residential and day camp programs for children with heart disease and their families, focusing on fun, support, and medical supervision.
▌ Editor's read Camp Odayin's website loads successfully and clearly outlines its mission to provide camp experiences for children with heart disease. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The organization is a nonprofit, founded by Alissa McCreary, and has been operating for 23 years, since 2001. They offer overnight and day camp programs, including family camps and winter weekends. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Odayin show a strong positive sentiment, with a 5.0-star rating based on 23 reviews, praising the supportive environment, dedicated staff, and the unique opportunity for children with heart conditions to experience camp. The camp provides a comprehensive medical team on-site, including cardiologists, nurses, and medical students.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200323+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Camp Odayin is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 2003 (23 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Crosslake, MN 56442, USA & N7891 US Highway 12, Elkhorn, WI 53121, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $50 registration fee. Pay-what-you-can model, suggested cost of $1,000 per week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Odayin
- What ages does Camp Odayin accept?
- Camp Odayin is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Odayin cost?
- Camp Odayin publishes $1,000/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Odayin's hours?
- Camp Odayin runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Odayin accredited?
- Yes — Camp Odayin is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 23 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Odayin?
- Camp Odayin is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 23 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Odayin provide lunch?
- Camp Odayin does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Odayin compare to other specialty camps in Elkhorn?
- Camp Odayin is one of 8 specialty camps in Elkhorn that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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