“Camp Odayin gave me back the childhood that heart disease took from me.”
- Anders, camper for 11 years
At our medically-staffed camps in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Camp Odayin provides opportunities for children with heart disease to build connections and try new things. Thanks in part to generous volunteers, camper families pay only what they're able and there's always an option to pay $0. We are currently seeking volunteer cabin counselors and nurses for our Summer Camps in Elkhorn, WI and Crosslake, MN.
During five days of overnight Summer Camp, each cabin of 6-8 campers is supported by two cabin counselors and a nurse. Nurses distribute medications and provide first aid as needed. All volunteers have an opportunity to play while participating in activities with children/teens, encouraging growth, and serving as positive role models. No medical knowledge or experience is needed for cabin counselors. Volunteers must be at least 20 years old. A training session prior to camp and a commitment for the full five day camp session is required of all volunteers. For those traveling from afar to camp, up to $300 in travel expense reimbursement (accommodations, gas, flights, etc) is available.
Camp Odayin welcomes people of any race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We are excited to receive applications from a broad spectrum of individuals.
The volunteer application for our programs is now available and we invite you to apply by April 15th. Nurse and returning staff applicants are accepted on a rolling basis. Therefore, the positions for certain sessions may fill prior to the deadline.
Summer Camp in Elkhorn, WI:
- June 24-28 (grades 1-11)
Summer Camp in Crosslake, MN:
- July 15-19 (grades 6-8)
- July 22-26 (grades 1-6)
- July 29-August 2 (grades 9-11)
For more information, staff training dates, and the application visit: https://campodayin.org/apply/
Contact Alison Boerner (alison@campodayin.org / 651.351.9185) with any questions or to be added to our volunteer email list.
