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Camp Odayin Site Search Engine Spring Newsletter 2008: "The Beat" (PDF 3.3 MB) Newsletter Archive Minneapolis Star Tribune Article Odayin: A Minnesota Camp With a Heart 08/19/03 The Camp Odayin Song The Camp Odayin Song (.mp3) |
2008 Residential Camp Sessions:
July 21-25 (Chippewa: Ages 8-11) July 28-August 1 (Flambeau: Ages 12-14) August 4-8 (Namekagon: Ages 15-17) Application Deadline for Receipt: May 2, 2008.
Camp Odayin's Residential program is for children with heart disease between 8 and 17 years of age, who would benefit from connecting with other young people who may share similar health, emotional, and social concerns. Camper eligibility is determined upon recommendation by a pediatric cardiologist and approval by the Camp Odayin Medical Director. The camp director and your child's cardiologist can help you assess if your child should apply to attend camp.
Camp Odayin is located at Camp Knutson in Crosslake, Minnesota on a peninsula of
30 acres of beautiful forest with a mile of private shoreline on Trout and Lower Whitefish Lakes.
Camp Knutson is just a 3 hour drive north of the Minneapolis/ St.Paul area.
Watch this 4 minute news story on Camp Odayin at Camp Knutson aired in September 2007 by Lakeland News to hear firsthand from camp attendees about their experiences and thoughts about residential camp. As part of Camp Knutson's "Rebuilding for Good" campaign, new buildings and significant improvements have been added to the site. Our campers enjoy a new playground and arts & crafts building, air conditioned sleeping cabins, and remodeled facilities. Camp Knuston, a program of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, is dedicated to nurturing the well being of children, families, and individuals with special needs. Round trip transportation is provided to Camp Odayin from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. A bus leaves Monday morning and returns Friday afternoon. The drop off and pick up site is close to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport to accommodate our campers arriving via plane. Camper applications are available in early March, and are due in May. Included in the application packet is a general enrollment form and a medical form that needs to be completed by your child's cardiologist. These need to be returned to the camp office with $25 registration fee. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. After your child is accepted, you will receive transportation information, packing lists, authorization forms and additional details. Please contact the camp office to request an application by mail. Activities:
Q: What does "Odayin" in the name "Camp Odayin" mean or signify? A: The beautiful heartland of Minnesota is home to Ojibwa people. Our name derives its name from the Ojibwa word for heart, "odayin". Q: What kind of medical attention and facilities are available to my child at camp? A: Camp Odayin is fully staffed with medical professionals. Two pediatric cardiologists are at camp for all five days, as well as a cardiac nurse per 7-8 children. In addition, our counselors have been trained with basic cardiac knowledge. Camp Odayin has a fully equipped cardiac health center, which is staffed around the clock. Q: Who will take care of my child's medication while at camp? A: All medications are kept in the health center. A nurse is assigned to your child's cabin group, and is responsible for delivering all medications to those children throughout their time with us. Q: What if my child cannot or chooses not to participate in some of the camp activities? A: Our staff understands and respects the difference in each child. We try to make every activity available at many different levels, and hope your child will choose a level of participation in which they are comfortable. Q: How will my child be placed in a cabin? A: Campers are placed in cabins with other campers of the same gender and age range. We also consider your child's health needs, in order to create a well-balanced cabin group. Counselors and nurses sleep in cabins with campers. Q: When will we know the dates for next summer? A: Summer camp dates are determined in the fall and will be posted on our website by October 1st each year. 
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