2023 Family Camp!
Welcome to Family Camp 2023!
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.
If you have any questions please contact the Okizu office at 415-382-9083 or email enrollment@okizu.org.
2023 Family Camp Dates and Locations
We are offering seven sessions of Family Camp this year to be held at four different locations throughout Northern California. There is a lot of information to sort through, so please feel free to contact the Okizu office with questions.
During Family Camp, each family will stay in their own cabin or room. Most of the sites have shared restroom and shower facilities but families won’t have to share cabin space.
A few of the rental sites allow for tent camping so if you prefer that please make a note in the comment section below.
We hope to see you at an Okizu program this year!
If you have any questions please contact the Okizu office at 415-382-9083 or email enrollment@okizu.org.
Spring Family Camp Dates
Family Camp 1: March 31 – April 2 @ Camp Campbell (Boulder Creek, CA)
Family Camp 2: May 19 – 21 @ Camp Del Oro (Nevada City, CA)
Family Camp 3: May 26 – 29 @ Camp Arroyo (Livermore, CA) *Open only to families who are bereaved
Fall Family Camp Dates
Family Camp 4: August 11 – 14 @ Camp Del Oro (Nevada City, CA)
Family Camp 5: August 18 – 20 at Camp Arroyo (Livermore, CA)
Family Camp 6: October 6 – 8 at CYO Camp (Occidental, CA)
Family Camp 7: October 20 – 22 at Camp Del Oro (Nevada City, CA)
COVID-19 (Updated 04/05/2023)
Our medical team works hard every year to make camp as safe as possible for all our campers and our volunteers. They will continue to monitor current public health issues and we will update our safety protocols as is appropriate. At this time, Okizu is requiring all individuals attending an in-person session of camp be vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes an original two-dose series and a bi-valent booster.
If you would like more information, please call the Okizu office or email heather@okizu.org. You can also visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/specific-groups.html
Testing for COVID-19 will be expected to attend an in-person overnight program. At this time, our Medical Advisory Committee has stated it is too far in advance to determine the testing algorithm based on current infection rate. We will provide more information on testing requirements as we get closer to the in-person camp sessions.
Masks will be required for all campers and volunteer staff attending in-person programs while indoors, and when in close proximity.
**** All information presented above is subject to change with advice from our Medical Advisory Committee as the climate of COVID-19 is constantly changing. Okizu always prioritizes the safety of our campers and staff and we will continue to do so moving forward.*****
If you would like to receive additional information about Okizu, please call the office at 415.382.9083, or email enrollment@okizu.org.