Is your child ready for heart camp? In 2025, we kicked off the year with a Camp Odayin information session. We invite any campers or parents who have questions about camp or are unsure about whether they’re ready to attend, to view the recording. During the info session, our camp directors discuss the joy of […]
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December 20, 2024
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Super-star Odayin volunteer Megan Stuart is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician Assistant with a passion for combining art and medicine. Her goal is to empower patients, families, and communities through art – fostering healing, connection, and understanding in their medical journeys. Megan created a coloring book called “Hearts Come in Different Shapes and Sizes” to offer […]
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December 6, 2024
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On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, we had the privilege of gathering online to learn from Allison Waukau (Menominee/Navajo) Tribal Liaison and Native Relations Coordinator at the Metropolitan Council. Allison is also the host of Books are Good Medicine, a podcast exploring books and other K-12 teaching resources on the Native American experience. We invite you […]
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October 11, 2024
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Each year, a Camp Odayin donor offers individuals that have participated in Camp Odayin programs an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship to support post-secondary education. (Award will be paid directly to an accredited technical, 2 year or 4 year college.). High school seniors as well as current college students can apply, and can […]
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February 29, 2024
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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 […]
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June 30, 2023
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The following joint statements on COVID and Summer 2023 were issued by Alliance for Camp Health and American Camp Association on May 23, 2023. Camp Odayin is accredited by the American Camp Association. On May 11, 2023, the US declared the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency signifying an end to certain federal policies […]
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May 23, 2023
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We are so excited about the mission of this amazing organization! Team IMPACT matches young people who live with illness and disabilities with local college sports teams, creating an ongoing, life-changing experience! Team IMPACT’s message to families… Your child is going through something most 5-to-16-year-olds aren’t. But illness, disability, ongoing treatment, or extended hospital stays […]
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May 8, 2023
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQRvayxYRRM We’re so grateful that Minnesota Live welcomed Camp Odayin’s Assistant Director, Alison Boerner to share about the importance of camp for children with heart disease. We love that they highlighted the winter fun had at our Arctic Adventure gathering for heart families, as well as volunteer Dominique Cook and camper Isaac […]
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February 22, 2023
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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 […]
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February 20, 2023
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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 […]
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January 4, 2023
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