The Epilepsy Foundation’s Camp Programs provide safe, educational, and fun camping experiences for children and teens with epilepsy. With on-site medical staff and counselors trained in seizure first aid, campers and their parents can rest assured they will be safe and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

To make sure a camp experience is accessible for youth of all abilities, we also offer Day Camps and a Family Camp that are each designed to accommodate youth with different needs.

Camp Oz

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Founded in 1982, Camp Oz is a traditional summer camp that provides a safe and fun camping experience for youth ages 9–17 with epilepsy. Siblings of children with epilepsy are also welcome to attend!

Campers enjoy activities like swimming, horseback riding, team-building exercises, and more. The space includes 24 cabins, two modern bathroom/shower buildings, indoor lodge/dining hall/activity center, and beachfront access.

Camp Oz Details:

• June 16–21 at YMCA Camp St. Croix
• Cost is $300, which includes a $50 nonrefundable deposit (financial assistance available)
• Cost includes room, meals, activities, and medical staff for the week

Camp Oz Requirements:

Camp Oz requires campers to function independently, with a positive attitude, within a structured group setting. For the safety of all participants, campers must be able to do the following: 

• Understand and follow directions
• Stay involved in camp activities (up to 2 hours)
• Interact in a respectful way with other campers and staff
• Move among different camp areas and activities with limited supervision
• Participate in outdoor activities within a hilly/wooded setting
• Capable of performing activities of daily living (e.g., showering, eating, etc.).

If your camper does not fit this description, please view our other camp options.

Safety and Medical Support:

Safety is our priority. Registered nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, as are physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, and a neurologist from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Camp St. Croix staff and volunteers are trained in seizure recognition and response. Two counselors per cabin of 8–10 youth meet campers’ personal needs and develop a sense of community.

Day Camp

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Day Camp, for youth ages 6–12, is designed to help prepare eligible campers for future attendance at Camp Oz. Campers must meet all requirements listed under the Camp Oz section. Activities include sports, horseback riding, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, and more. This year we are offering two separate Day Camps to make attendance easier.

Locations

• East Metro: Saturday, July 13 at YMCA Camp Streefland
• West Metro: Saturday, August 17 at YMCA Camp Christmas Tree

Day Camp Details:

• Cost is $50 per camper (financial assistance available)
• Cost includes all activities, snacks, and medical support

Safety and Medical Support:

There will be a nurse on-site to dispense medication along with EFMN staff, camp staff, and volunteers.

Family Camp

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Family Camp is for youth ages 6–17 with additional medical, developmental, social, or emotional needs that cannot be accommodated at Camp Oz. Activities include arts and crafts, climbing wall, games, team building, and more. Each camper is required to have at least one parent or guardian attend camp with them.

Family Camp Details:

• Saturday, July 20 at YMCA Camp Christmas Tree
• Cost is $50 per camper (financial assistance available)
• Cost includes all activities, snacks, and medical support

Safety and Medical Support:

EFMN and camp staff will be on-site. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their child and any medication needs.

This program is funded in part by: