Okizu

Okizu offers Oncology Camp, an in-person summer camp for pediatric oncology patients ages 7-17, and SIBS Camp, an in-person summer camp for siblings of pediatric cancer patients ages 7-17. It also offers Family Camp, a weekend-long program for families affected by childhood cancer, Bereavement Program sessions for bereaved family members ages 13-25, Teens-N-Twenties (TNT) for older teen and young adult patients and siblings ages 18-25, and One-Day Events that are picnic events for families affected by childhood cancer.

Programs

• Oncology Camp — 7-17 · In-person summer camp for pediatric oncology patients.
• SIBS Camp — 7-17 · In-person summer camp for siblings of pediatric cancer patients.
• Family Camp — Weekend-long program for families affected by childhood cancer.
• Bereavement Program — 13-25 · Programs specifically for bereaved family members.
• Teens-N-Twenties (TNT) — 18-25 · Weekend-long program for older teen and young adult patients and siblings.
• One-Day Events — Picnic events for families affected by childhood cancer.

At a glance

• Current session: 2027 Oncology Camp 1 at Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA (Jun 7–Jun 11, 2027); 2027 Oncology Camp 2 at Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA (Jun 13–Jun 18, 2027); 2027 SIBS Camp 1 at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, CA (Jul 6–Jul 11, 2027); 2027 SIBS Camp 2 at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, CA (Jul 13–Jul 18, 2027)
• General schedule: In 2026, Okizu offers seven weekend Family Camp sessions, two week-long sessions of sleep-away camp for pediatric oncology patients, three week-long sessions for siblings, two Bereaved Teen sessions, and a Teens-N-Twenties program. In 2027, Okizu will offer two Oncology Camp sessions and two SIBS Camp sessions.

About the provider

For more than 45 years, Okizu has provided support programs to families affected by childhood cancer. Okizu states that it provides children and families affected by childhood cancer with peer support, respite, and community through camp experiences and programs, all offered free of charge.

• Registration opens — Registration opens January 15, 2027 and closes two weeks before the start date of each program.

All of Okizu’s programs are offered free of charge. The 2027 Summer Camp sessions are described as "in-person sleep-away summer sessions."

What families say

“Going through this feels like we’ve been in a war zone, and this is a place of joy, peace, and tranquility. It’s very healing to be in a beautiful setting and to play again. We spend so much time in the hospital and this is the antidote. It helps us relearn how to relax and be a family.” — Okizu Parent

Last updated October 20, 2026.