Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8
Camp Odayin provides a unique overnight camp experience for children with heart disease, fostering a supportive community and promoting independence.
▌ Editor's read Camp Odayin's website loads successfully and clearly outlines its mission to provide a summer camp experience for children with heart disease. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, ensuring adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. Founded by Alissa McCreary, Camp Odayin has been operating for 22 years, indicating significant experience in its specialized field. The camp is a nonprofit organization and offers overnight programs. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Odayin show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 40 reviews, with parents frequently praising the supportive and medically attentive environment, and the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills. Social media handles include @campodayin on Instagram and CampOdayin on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200422+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 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
- 2004 (22 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 11–14
- 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 - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8
- What ages does Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 accept?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 is open to children ages 11–14. 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 - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 cost?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 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 - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8's hours?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 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 - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 accredited?
- Yes — Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 22 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 - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 22 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 - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 provide lunch?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 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 - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 compare to other specialty camps in Elkhorn?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 6-8 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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