Applications for 2024 membership are now open and due November 30th! Click here to apply or email okizuypc@gmail.com with questions. The Young Professionals Council (YPC) is a group of diverse and passionate professionals in the Bay Area dedicated to Okizu’s mission to help all members of families affected by childhood cancer to heal. Members of the YPC […]

We are thrilled to share that Camp Okizu has been named as one of the Top 500 Summer Camps in the country by Newsweek Magazine! As we share this news with you, kids throughout Northern California are getting ready to experience the magic of Camp Okizu. They are packing their sunscreen, swimsuits, and sleeping bags […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Novato Nonprofit Gets a Boost in Rebuilding Camp Lost to Wildfire

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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 […]