Welcome to Okizu!
For more than 40 years Camp Okizu has offered support programs to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer. It has become a second family and a home away from home for thousands of kids affected by cancer, their siblings, and their parents.
Summer Camp 2025 Dates and Locations
IN-PERSON SLEEP-AWAY SUMMER SESSIONS FOR KIDS 7-17
June 9 – 13 Oncology Camp 1 at Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA
- For more information on the Camp Arroyo site, click here!
June 15 – 20 SIBS Camp 1 at Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA
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June 30 – July 5 SIBS Camp 2 at Camp Taylor in Modesto, CA
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July 7 – July 12 SIBS Camp 3 at Camp Taylor in Modesto, CA
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July 14 – July 19 Oncology Camp 2 at Camp Taylor in Modesto, CA
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Registration opens January 15, 2025 and closes two weeks before the start date of each program.
*We would like to recognize The Taylor Family Foundation for sponsoring sessions of Camp Okizu this summer! The Taylor Family Foundation’s mission is to preserve the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children in Northern California with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, disabilities and youth at-risk through unique therapeutic experiences and support. For more information, visit us www.ttff.org, www.facebook.com/ttff.org.
2025 Family Camp Dates and Locations
Family Camp is a chance for the patient, siblings, and parents to come together with other families who are coping with the challenges of navigating the pediatric cancer world. Each session includes some family activity time as well as designated times for parents and kids to meet separately for some targeted peer support.
May 9 – 11 Family Camp 1 at CYO Camp in Occidental, CA (Open only to families who are bereaved)
- For more information on the CYO Camp site, click here!
May 23 – 26 Family Camp 2 at Camp Del Oro in Nevada City, CA (Open to all families – Memorial Day)
- For more information on the Camp Del Oro site, click here!
August 14 – August 17 Family Camp 3 at CYO Camp in Occidental, CA (Open to all families)
- For more information on the CYO Camp site, click here!
August 29 – September 1 Family Camp 4 at Camp Del Oro in Nevada City, CA (Open to all families – Labor Day)
- For more information on the Camp Del Oro site, click here!
September 5 – 7 Family Camp 5 at Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA (COVID Vaccination required)
- For more information on the Camp Arroyo site, click here!
September 19 – 21 Family Camp 6 at Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA (Open only to families with brain tumor diagnosis)
- For more information on the Camp Arroyo site, click here!
Registration opens January 15, 2025 and closes two weeks before the start date of each program.
2025 Teens-N-Twenties (TNT) Dates and Locations
For campers who are 18-25 and too old to attend summer camp, we offer the TNT program. This weekend-long program is for older teen and young adult patients and siblings to have an opportunity to enjoy the support and friendship of the Okizu experience even after they have aged out of summer camp.
- October 31 – November 2 at Location TBA
2025 Bereaved Teen Program Dates and Locations
In their everyday lives, it is so rare for a teenager to meet someone their own age who has lost a sibling to cancer. Our bereaved teen program provides teens and young adults, ages 13 – 25, the opportunity to bond with a group in their own age range who share the experience of losing a brother or sister to cancer can be extremely healing.
- April 25 – 27 at Nature Bridge Conference and Retreat Center Sausalito, CA
- October 10 – 12 at Location TBA
2025 Family One-Day Events – Dates and Locations
Learn more about our programs and connect with other families affected by childhood cancer at our one-day picnic events. Pack a lunch for your family and come have fun with Okizu at a picnic space near you!
- April 13 at Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA
- May 3 at Private Residence in Elk Grove, CA