2025 SIBS Camp Registration opens January 15, 2025!
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Welcome to Okizu’s SIBS (Special and Important Brothers and Sisters) program.
Our SIBS Camp offers traditional camp activities aimed at developing self-esteem and fostering a sense of community and understanding. SIBS Camp allows children to feel valued and gives them the opportunity to meet peers coping with the difficult emotions that accompany having a sibling with cancer.
This year we are excited to offer both in-person and virtual programs. We will be holding three one-week sessions of SIBS camp and one session of virtual SIBS camp.
IN-PERSON SLEEP-AWAY SUMMER SESSIONS FOR KIDS 8-17
SIBS Camp 1: June 15 – 20 @ Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA
- For more information on the Camp Arroyo camp site, click here!
SIBS Camp 2: June 30 – July 5 @ Camp Taylor in Modesto, CA
- For more information on the Camp Taylor camp site, click here!
SIBS Camp 3: July 7 – July 12 @ Camp Taylor in Modesto, CA
- For more information on the Camp Taylor camp site, click here!
Registration will open January 15, 2025 and close two weeks before the start date of each program.
Children are eligible if they:
- Have a brother or sister who has, has had, or has died from cancer
- Are age 8-17 at the time of camp
- Have consent of a parent or legal guardian
- Complete the application process
- Live in or patient was treated in Northern California/Nevada
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.