It’s so fun to see two Camp Odayin former campers, Stef and Charlie, featured in Camp Knutson’s new informational video, Camp Knutson: No other place quite like it. Camp Knutson, affectionately referred to as ‘Camp K’ by campers and staff, is our partner camp for Minnesota Residential Camp. Camp Knutson provides amazing accommodations, meals, and […] Read more
We’re so thankful to the Laumer family for sharing their story and their love of Camp Odayin with Children’s Minnesota for their Mighty Blog. The Mighty Blog features stories from around Children’s Minnesota, as well as health and wellness information for raising healthy kids. Below is a sneak peek at the start of the feature […] Read more
Our 22nd annual golf tournament turned out to be wonderful a day full of ‘firsts’! We hosted a pickleball tournament for the first time. We welcomed a ton of first-timers who had never before attended a Camp Odayin fundraiser. Everyone in attendance was in agreement that the most exciting first was a hole-in-one by Brad […] Read more
Congratulations to our Wisconsin Summer Camp Co-Director, Kelsey Sohrweide, on her recent award with the Chicago Special Olympics! Kelsey is the Head Coach for the John A Walsh Elementary Special Olympics team and they just received The Keith Magnuson spirit award. This award is presented to a team that models the mission of the Special […] Read more
We’re so excited to have been featured on Chicago’s The Morning Mix podcast on April 20, 2023. Amazing and hysterical hosts, Chris and Nikki, talked to camp cardiologist – Dr. Melissa Nater, Elena Westbrook – a former camper who is now a camp counselor, and Wisconsin Summer Camp Co-Director – Kelsey Sohrweide. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wetbH2LKENZrjsdBEfQJl…Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/…/the-morning…/id338750996… Dr. […] Read more
Camp Odayin is staffed by the most remarkable volunteer cardiologists, who spend their working days and nights caring for pediatric heart patients. THEN, they spend their vacation time volunteering at camp with those same awesome heart heroes. Are these the coolest doctors ever, or what?! On March 30th each year, National Doctors Day honors physicians for […] Read more
We’re excited to have been featured in the March issue of Congenital Cardiology Today. Check out page 14 for the article titled “Camp Is Good Medicine” which highlights why Drs. Jonathan Johnson, Andrew Schneider, and Brian Joy recommend their patients to go to Camp Odayin. CCT-MAR23-NADownload […] Read more
Winter Camp may have been on pause again this year, but we definitely did NOT put a hold on the fun. On February 18th in Loretto, MN and February 19th in Hartland, WI we gathered with new and returning heart families for a day of outdoor excitement that combined the activities of winter front and the […] Read more
CaringBridge Inc. is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1997 which allows people facing various medical conditions and their family and friends to communicate. CaringBridge is celebrating their 25th anniversary and recently shared the story of an amazing heart family we know and love. The Bushaw family has used the CaringBridge platform to share […] Read more
Elena Westbrook is a former camper, five-year volunteer counselor, and Camp Odayin enthusiast. She is a proud third generation Chicagoan who currently works at a small marketing agency in Chicago’s west loop. When she’s not at Camp Odayin, she’s trying new recipes, diving into Chicago history, and catching up with camp pals old and new. […] Read more
