Camp Eligibility Guidelines

At Camp Odayin, we provide fun, safe and supportive camp experiences and community building opportunities for young people with heart disease and their families.

We want as many young people as possible to experience camp. Therefore, eligibility is different for each camp program. It is possible that a young person who is not eligible for Summer Camp or Winter Camp may still be able to attend Family Camp or our virtual programs. Please read the eligibility guidelines for ALL of our programs to determine the best fit prior to completing a registration.

Visit our Camp Program Webpage to learn more about all of our youth, family and parent camps and retreats.

If you have questions about possible accommodations for your child or the registration process, please email info@campodayin.org or call 651.351.9185.

Summer and Winter Camp

In order to have an application reviewed by our medical team, a young person attending Summer Camp and/or Winter Camp must meet the following requirements:

Summer Camp – the child is in grade 1-11 at time of registration
Winter Camp – the child is in grade 1-12 at time of registration
The child’s primary health issue is heart disease
The child has age appropriate knowledge of their heart disease and functions cognitively within 1-2 years of their age
The child is seen by a cardiologist on a regular basis
The child is either on a cardiac medication or has had a surgical intervention

In addition, children attending our Summer Camp and/or Winter Camp must have the following abilities:

The child must be independent in living skills and daily self-care (dress, shower and eat independently and is self-sufficient during their school day)
The child willingly participates and effectively interacts in group-based activities
The child adjusts successfully to a community living environment
The child demonstrates nonaggressive, cooperative behavior

Family Camp

At Family Camp, parents/guardians are responsible for supervision of their children throughout the weekend, which allows us to welcome children with a broader spectrum of ages and abilities. There is no age limitation for siblings and we welcome extended family, such as grandparents, as well. The following guidelines are specific to the child with heart disease within the family:

The child in the family whose primary health issue is heart disease is currently in grade 12 or younger
The child is seen by a cardiologist on a regular basis
The child is either on a cardiac medication or has had a surgical intervention

Moms Retreat and Dads Day

Moms Retreats and Dads Day are for parents/guardians of children with heart disease. These programs are for adults only. We welcome transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming parents, caregivers and guardians to attend Dads Day or the Moms Retreat. The following eligibility guidelines exist so that participants have a shared experience as a parent of a child with heart disease. The following guidelines are specific to the child with heart disease within the family:

The child in the family whose primary health issue is heart disease is currently in grade 12 or younger
The child is seen by a cardiologist on a regular basis
The child is either on a cardiac medication or has had a surgical intervention

Online Programs

A young person attending our online programs must meet the following requirements:

The heart hero is in grade 1-12
The child’s primary health issue is heart disease
The child has age appropriate knowledge of their heart disease and functions cognitively within 1-2 years of their age
The child is seen by a cardiologist on a regular basis
The child is either on a cardiac medication or has had a surgical intervention

We do welcome someone in the household providing assistance during online camp programs, but the following abilities and behaviors are recommended for a successful online experience: