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Siblings
Camp
Recognizing
that childhood cancer affects the entire family,
the Okizu Foundation provides a camp for the siblings
of a child with cancer. SIBS (Special and Important
Brothers and Sisters) Camp meets the often neglected
needs that healthy children can have during their
sibling's treatment. |
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2008
Siblings Camp Dates |
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Week
1 |
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Jun
23 - Jun 29 (campers) |
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Jun
21 - Jun 29 (counselors) |
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Week
2 |
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Jun
30 - Jul 06 (campers) |
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Jun
28 - Jul 06 (counselors) |
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Week
3 |
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Jul
07 - Jul 13 (campers) |
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Jul
05 - Jul 13 (counselors) |
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Week
4 |
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Jul
14 - Jul 20 (campers) |
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Jul
12 - Jul 20 (counselors) |
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One of only a few such camps in the United States, SIBS
Camp allows these siblings to feel valued and gives them
the opportunity to learn they are not the only ones coping
with the difficult emotions that accompany having a sibling
with cancer. While at camp, the children are in a trusting
environment where they can share their feelings and gain
support from other campers and the staff.
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 for SIBS Camp if They
• Have or have had a
brother or sister with cancer
• Are 6 -17 years of
age at the time of camp
• Receive approval from
their physician
• Have consent of parent
or legal guardian
SIBS
Camp Application
To receive an application by mail, or if you would like
additional information about Okizu,
please call Heather Ferrier at (415) 382 9083, or write
to Okizu, 16 Digital Drive, Novato, CA
94949. |
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