Category: Updates from Camp

Daily updates from the camp director at Camp Oz so parents can follow along with their camper’s adventures

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2026 Camp Oz Day #5 – Final Day Fun

- Updates from Camp

Day 5 was all about soaking up every last bit of Camp Oz 2026!

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Camp Oz 2026 Blog – A Day Full of Memories, Day #4” featuring a group of campers wearing life jackets standing together on a lakeshore next to canoes and paddles, with a dock and calm water in the background under a partly cloudy sky

2026 Camp Oz Day #4 – A Day Full of Memories

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Day 4 at Camp Oz brought another day of adventure, friendship, and unforgettable memories!

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Three campers gathered around a wooden table playing a card game inside a camp lodge, with other campers in the background; graphic text reads “Camp Oz 2026 Blog – Day #3: Adventure, Teamwork, and a Rainy-Night Twist

2026 Camp Oz Day #3 – Adventure, Teamwork, and a Rainy-Night Twist

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From swimming to testing our aim to working together in the Enchanted Forest, campers packed every moment of Day 3 with fun, adventure, and plenty of laughter.

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2026 Camp Oz Day #2 – Reaching New Heights

- Updates from Camp

From archery and horseback riding to climbing adventures and lakeside traditions, Day 2 of Camp Oz was filled with moments of growth, connection, and joy.

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2026 Camp Oz Day #1 – Leaping into Camp Oz

- Updates from Camp

One of the most special things about Camp Oz is watching those friendships take shape and Day 1 was a perfect example of that in action.

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2025 Camp Oz Day 5 | Comradery, Connections, and Closing Out Camp

- Updates from Camp

Even though it was our final day of Camp Oz, it wasn’t going to let us go home without throwing every last bit of fun that it had at us. Groups that had been waiting all week long to get to their favorite activities finally got the chance to ride

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Camp Oz Day 4 | A Day Full of Surprises, Laughter, and Inspiration!

- Updates from Camp

Day 4 at Camp St. Croix was one for the memory books! The day started off strong with a full rotation of exciting camp activities—archery, swimming, horses, and outdoor cooking to name a few, which kept everyone moving and smiling under the warm summer sun.  But just when the campers

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Camp OZ Day 3 | “Sunshine and Smiles”

- Updates from Camp

Day 3 of camp brought sunshine, smiles, and a whole lot of adventure! Some groups kicked things off at the nature center where campers explored native plants, discovered animal tracks, and got to meet a few critters up close. Other groups geared up to get creative. In arts & crafts,

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Camp OZ Day 2 | A Thunderstorm That Never Came

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A pancake breakfast was the perfect beginning for the day ahead.  The second day of summer camp was packed with excitement, laughter, and a little bit of suspense. With the weather forecast predicting thunderstorms, campers and staff started the day with a mix of enthusiasm and curiosity, wondering whether the

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2025 Camp Oz Day 1 | “Camp Oz Kick Off” 

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Welcome to 2025 Camp Oz! After over 6 months of planning and anticipation, we are finally here and so excited to see the plan in action for the 42nd year of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Camp Oz. This year, we can report:  A quick and efficient check-in helped get

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