Welcome to Okizu!
For 43 years Camp Okizu has offered support programs to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer. Camp Okizu has become a second family and a home away from home for thousands of patients, siblings, and parents.
Summer Camp 2025 Dates and Locations
IN-PERSON SLEEP-AWAY SUMMER SESSIONS FOR KIDS 8-17
Oncology Camp 1: June 9 – 13 @ Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA
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SIBS Camp 1: June 15 – 20 @ Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA
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SIBS Camp 2: June 30 – July 5 @ Camp Taylor in Modesto, CA
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SIBS Camp 3: July 7 – July 12 @ Camp Taylor in Modesto, CA
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Oncology Camp 2 :July 14 – July 19 @ Camp Taylor in Modesto, CA
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Registration will open January 15, 2025 and close 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.
Family Camp 1: May 9 – 11 @ CYO Camp in Occidental, CA (Open only to families who are bereaved)
- For more information on the CYO Camp camp site, click here!
Family Camp 2: May 23 – 26 @ Camp Del Oro in Nevada City, CA (Memorial Day – Open to all families)
- For more information on the Camp Del Oro camp site, click here!
Family Camp 3: August 14 – August 17 @ CYO Camp in Occidental, CA (Open to all families)
- For more information on the CYO Camp camp site, click here!
Family Camp 4: August 29 – September 1 @ Camp Del Oro in Nevada City, CA (Labor Day – Open to all families)
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Family Camp 5: September 19 – 21 @ Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA (Open only to families with a brain tumor diagnosis)
- For more information on the Camp Arroyo camp site, click here!
Registration will open January 15, 2025 and close 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.
- Session Date and 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.
- Session Date and 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!
- Family Picnic: April 13 @ Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA
- Family Picnic: Date TBA @ Private Residence in Elk Grove, CA
2024 COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
To preserve Okizu’s focus on creating safe environments for our most vulnerable campers, while also providing our program to as many folks are possible, we are creating a two-track model for the 2024 camp season:
• Track 1: COVID vaccinations are not required but highly recommended.
• Track 2: Up to date COVID vaccinations* are required. Track 2 requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination given on or after September 12, 2023. This applies to all campers and staff choosing to attend those sessions.
Okizu has designated one session of each program (Family Camp, Oncology Camp, and SIBS Camp) as Track 2 and these sessions will require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations given on or after September 12, 2023.