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2010 Family Camp - October 22-24

Register for Family Camp online here.

Download a Family Camp information / registration form here. (PDF 112 KB)

Check out photos of the fun had the 2009 Family Camp Session held October 16-18 here.

Camp Odayin's Family Camp takes place in Mid-October each year. It begins on a Friday afternoon and runs until lunch on Sunday. Family Camp is for families with a child with heart disease, who would benefit from connecting with other families who share similar health, emotional, and social concerns. The actual cost of Family Camp is $100 per person, but the only charge to families is $25 per person.

Family Camp takes place at Camp St. Croix in Hudson, Wisconsin on a beautiful 400-acre site overlooking Lake St. Croix. Open prairie, wooded ravines, pine forest, and St.Croix River shoreline are all a part of the scenery at Camp St. Croix.

Download a map of directions to the camp by clicking here. (PDF 1.8 MB)

Enjoy many of the activities that our campers enjoy and the beauty of the St. Croix Valley in the Fall. Family Camp gives returning campers a chance to share their experiences at camp and is also a great way to introduce a new camper to Odayin. It's an opportunity to spend time with your kids, and meet other families whose lives have been affected by heart disease. Our program offers a broad range of activities and some educational opportunities for both parents and campers. Each evening includes a special program designed for the entire family that is sure to create fabulous memories and lots of laughs.

There is no minimum age for children, but parents should realize that they are responsible for the supervision of their own children. Several of our key staff members will be at Family Camp to assist in activities. What does all this fun cost? The Family Camp fee $25 per person (anyone 2 and under is free). This fee covers the entire Family Camp session and includes all regular activities and meals. Because we must order food and contract with our staff before Family Camp begins, we cannot pro-rate fees for partial stays.

Camper applications are available in August, and are due in early October. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. After your family is registered, you will receive packing lists, authorization forms and additional details. Please contact the camp office to request an application by mail.

Activities:
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Music
  • Campfires
  • Skits
  • Nature
  • Adventure/Initiatives
  • Theme Nights
A sample day at Camp Odayin:
  • 8:00 AM Flag Raising
  • 8:15 AM Breakfast
  • 9:30 AM Activity 1
  • 10:30 AM Activity 2
  • 11:30 AM Activity 3
  • 12:30 PM Lunch
  • 1:00 PM Free time for families: Puzzles, games, rest time, walk in the woods
  • 4:00 PM Educational Parent Opportunity
  • 4:00 PM Programs/Opportunities for Kids
  • 5:30 PM Dinner
  • 7:00 PM Evening Program
  • 8:00 PM Bonfire w/ s'mores