Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5
Camp Odayin provides residential summer camps and other programs for children with heart disease and their families, fostering a supportive community.
▌ Editor's read Camp Odayin's website loads successfully, presenting a clear mission to provide camps and programs for children with heart disease. The organization is a nonprofit, founded by Alanna Zabel, and has been operating for 25 years, indicating significant experience in its niche. The camp offers overnight programs, including a specific session for grades 1-5 in Elkhorn, WI. While not found in the ACA directory, the website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Odayin' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 58 reviews, with themes highlighting the positive impact on children's confidence and the supportive community for families. Social media handles @campodayin on Instagram and CampOdayin on Facebook are easily accessible from the site.
Who thrives here Ages 6–11
Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5 fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–11
- 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 1-5
- What ages does Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5 accept?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5 is open to children ages 6–11. 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 1-5 cost?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5 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 1-5's hours?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5 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.
- Who runs Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5 is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 25 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 1-5 provide lunch?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5 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 1-5 compare to other specialty camps in Elkhorn?
- Camp Odayin - MN Summer Camp - Grades 1-5 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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