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Oncology
Camp
Since
1982, more than 3,000 children with cancer have
experienced the thrill of summer camp at Camp Okizu.
Camp is the bright light in the lives of these children.
Courage and hope are plentiful and friends abound.
At camp, the children rediscover that they are children
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2008
Oncology Camp Dates |
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Week
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Jul
28 - Aug 03 (campers)
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Jul
26 - Aug 03 (counselors) |
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Week
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Aug
04 - Aug 10 (campers) |
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Aug 02 - Aug 10 (counselors) |
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Week
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Aug
11 - Aug 17 (campers) |
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Aug
09 - Aug 17 (counselors) |
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A camping experience is invaluable to children undergoing
and recovering from cancer treatments. Camp is the only
place other than the hospital where these children can
meet other kids who have lost their hair during chemotherapy,
had to face a limb amputation or suffered a relapse after
months or years off treatment. For many, it is the happy
memories of camp and the anticipation of next year that
help them through their painful treatments and diagnostic
procedures. It makes a real difference in a child's ability
to cope with his or her disease.
The resident camp program allows the campers to experience
fun, adventure, independence, camaraderie and learning
in an outdoor setting which become life-long memories.
The planning of activities is done by the campers in their
cabin group under the guidance of a trained counselor.
The camp program is open to both boys and girls, regardless
of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.
Expert medical supervision is provided by the pediatric
oncology departments, social workers and recreation therapists
from the participating hospitals. All prescription medications
(oral, inhaled, inject and intravenous) are administered
at camp as needed, on schedule, by licensed nurses and
physicians.
Camp Okizu is located at Berry Creek, California, 70 miles
north of Sacramento. Children sleep on platforms with
bed frames and mattresses and store their belongings in
an adjacent cabin. Well balanced, nutritious meals are
served by qualified kitchen staff in the lodge. Healthy
snacks are available throughout the day. Bathroom facilities
include hot showers and flush toilets.
Air-conditioned buses provide transportation to camp from
Palo Alto, Oakland, Sacramento and the Fairfield area.
You may also drive your child to camp.
There is no charge to send your child to camp. The camping
experiences are made possible through the financial support
of foundations, community organizations and individuals.
Children
Are Eligible If They…
• Have or have had cancer
• Are 6 -17 years of
age at the time of camp
• Receive approval from
their physician
• Have consent of parent
or legal guardian
Oncology
Camp Application
To receive an application by mail, or if you would like
additional information about Camp Okizu,
please call Heather Ferrier at (415) 382 9083, or write
to Okizu, 16 Digital Drive, Novato, CA
94949. |
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