Launch of Okizu’s Young Professionals Council (YPC)
Dear Friends, I am excited to announce that we are in search of passionate and committed young professionals looking to become the founding members of Okizu’s Young Professionals Council! Under the leadership and guidance of Okizu supporter Sowmya Kuwahara, the YPC will seek to advance the work and mission of Okizu while offering its members the opportunity […]
Future of Camp Okizu and Berry Creek
Dear Friends, Since the Bear fire destroyed our camp in September 2020, our Site Committee, Staff, and Board of Directors have been working diligently to evaluate where would be the optimal place to rebuild Camp Okizu. We have considered many options including building back at Berry Creek, purchasing a summer camp, or finding another piece […]
Summer Camp 2023 Dates and Locations!
IN-PERSON SLEEP-AWAY SUMMER SESSIONS FOR KIDS 8-17 Oncology Camp session 1: June 12 – 17 @ Camp Arroyo (Livermore, CA) Sponsored by The Taylor Family Foundation* For more information on this site visit Camp Arroyo SIBS Camp session 1: June 19 – 23 @ Camp Arroyo (Livermore, CA) Sponsored by The Taylor Family Foundation* For more […]
Town Hall Updates from Okizu
Okizu held a virtual Town Hall on January 20th. We were delighted to be able to share some program and site updates with so many of you. If you couldn’t join us, please find some of the highlights below: ► We are thrilled to share that we are planning for in-person programs at various rental camp locations […]
Security 101® – SF Bay Area Announces Okizu as Winner of the 9th Annual Gift of Security
Security 101® – SF Bay Area Announces Winner of the 9th Annual Gift of Security Okizu to receive a free security system and installation as it rebuilds beloved Camp Okizu summer camp facility lost in the 2020 California wildfires Security 101 – SF Bay Area today announced Okizu as the winner of the 9th Annual […]
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Donates $25,000 to Okizu
Novato Nonprofit Gets a Boost in Rebuilding Camp Lost to Wildfire
Butte County/North Complex West Zone/Bear Fire Update
Click here to view our latest site update. How you can help right now: – Click here to make a donation Donate through Paypal here (Don’t forget to submit your donations for a corporate match through your workplace if available!) Want to help? Fill out our volunteer intake form here. SHARE SHARE SHARE. Keep telling […]
Now accepting volunteer applications for Family Camps
Now accepting applications for Family Camp volunteers! Click here to submit your application. 2021 Virtual Family Camp Dates Family camp is taking a whole new spin! We are offering month long sessions and families are able to pick and choose which activities they participate in and when they want to participate! We hope this model […]
Stu Kaplan says farewell but not goodbye
Hello Okizu Family, I hope you have been able to keep up with all the amazing things happening at Okizu this summer. Even though we can’t physically host our campers, the virtual program has been amazing to watch! I urge you to check out the wonderful pictures on our social media pages that illustrate the ways we […]
2021 Virtual Camp applications now available for campers and volunteers!
Okizu is going virtual this summer! Visit www.okizu.org/apply to access camper and volunteer applications. We will be holding six, three-day long sessions of camp that just run just as a regular summer camp would. Three general Oncology sessions and three general SIBS sessions. Session dates and titles are as follows: 2021 Oncology Camp – Virtual […]