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Camp Okawehna - 2007

During the first full week of June every year, Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) sponsors Camp Okawehna, the largest pediatric summer camp in the US for children who suffer from renal disease. On June 2, 2007, nearly 100 children from all across the United States converged on the Cedar Crest Campground, located in Lyles, Tennessee, for a week full of activities and memories to be made.

The first day of camp, Saturday, June 2, began with the arrival of campers from such diverse cities as Austin and Houston Texas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Tucson, Arizona; Nashville, Knoxville and Memphis, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; Birmingham, Alabama; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Charleston, South Carolina. They were greeted with red cabin shirts and activities to develop cabin spirit. Camp opened with a welcome message and the cabin flag display. Following dinner of Domino’s pizza sponsored by the NKF of Middle TN, the campers went on a scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt treasure was found at the Bonfire as S’mores were roasted and campers and counselors alike enjoyed their first night at camp.

Sunday morning came a bit too early for the hemodialysis staff as more than 25 campers and a few counselors began their first hemo treatment. Running three shifts in the STIX dialysis unit proved to be a long day, but well worth the effort from the entire dialysis staff. Sunday morning activities for the campers included arts and crafts, the distribution of the Pinewood Derby Cars, as well as basketball, swim lessons, ropes course, canoeing, and even a new activity of soccer. The swimming pool opened on Sunday afternoon, and much of camp could be found there to beat the heat! The campers could also be found playing basketball or playing field games. On Sunday afternoon, each camper participated in a mural painting art exercise. The murals were then boxed up to be sent home to the camper. Late on Sunday afternoon, the entire camp met to organize the annual color competition teams. After dinner, the first of two major dances took place. Without the help of Debby Bowby and Lorraine Adams (representing Target) who contributed decorations from their store for both dances, the first dance “Fright Night” would not have been so scary and enjoyable all at the same time. Campers cooked up scary snacks that were served up at the dance. In addition to Vital (a Tejano band from Houston), The Jimmy Barret Band (a Country Music Group) from Nashville gave great musical performances and everyone danced well into the night!

Monday brought all new camp activities - the annual Home Depot craft building workshop took place. Thanks to Terry Parker and the entire staff of the Bellevue Home Depot, campers built birdhouses, books ends, and other gifts that they could take home. Once the hammering, sanding and nail driving were complete, lunch was served and the anticipation was building for the color competition events of swimming races, canoe racing as well as ropes course challenges. The orange team got off to a very early start as the Swimming Olympics took place. The blue and green teams were not far behind and made up some ground going into the second day of competition that would take place later in the day.

At the conclusion of the color competition on Monday, the entire camp was surprised to see the arrival of Safari Greg. An avid outdoorsman and licensed safari guide, Greg, wowed the entire camp with his display of an armadillo and an alligator. When he opened a box, half the camp screamed and the other half ran when Bob, the 20 foot snake, was unveiled. Both campers and counselors alike, young and old, were fascinated by the animal show. After dinner, it was carnival time! “Where I come from, this is not a carnival, this is more like a state fair,” stated one of the counselors. There was plenty of fun to be had as campers enjoyed midway rides, carnival games, sno-cones and cotton candy. In addition to the excitement of the carnival, the Nashville Magic Club provided another activity. Campers were entranced by the multiple magicians, and even the great Mysterion provided gravity defying magic to conclude the show. As late evening arrived, the lights went down on the carnival and Monday drew to a close.

Tuesday morning brought the second hemodialysis day, and the entire camp was involved in its traditional cabin activities. Most campers, however, were preparing for the annual Camp Okawehna Pinewood Derby. Jewelry making for Thursday’s Prom also took place in order for all to make matching jewels for their prom attire. As morning drew to early afternoon and as the campers were playing on the field, in the pool and on the ropes course, a sweet smell of food was in the air. This year, with the help of Chris Keen, a DCI Corporate Administrator, the food for Tuesday night’s luau was cooked on the smoker - more than 275 pounds of pork BBQ. On Tuesday afternoon, Camper Chris Lovell and Camper Keith Johnson were busily putting the weights and wheels on the final entrants into the Pinewood Derby. Dinner was served under the tent, and to our dismay, the only time Camp Okawehna saw a quick rain shower was the time scheduled for the tethered hot-air balloon rides. So, as the dinner was concluding, and the derby about to begin, the anticipation was building on who would take home the grand prize car during the evening. To the dismay of all male campers and counselors, the girls won the derby…..again. Congratulations to Katie Morrison from Memphis who took the fastest car down the track this year and continued the winning streak of three in a row for the girls. Ray Hammond from Houston proved to be the greatest competitor for the eventual winner in the finals.

As Wednesday morning came, the entire camp was involved in Camp pictures. However, this year, there was a surprise when the photos were completed. The “Screaming Eagles” from the 101st Airborne parachute team from Ft. Campbell, Kentucky dropped into camp. The team had not been to camp in more than four years! The parachute jumpers showed off their skills landing in the center of the field. Once the helicopter landed, all campers and counselors were able to climb all over the helicopter. Army pilots and jumpers interacted with the campers for the rest of the morning into mid-afternoon. Campers and counselors were given gifts from the Army prior to their departure from camp.

After lunch on Wednesday, while the campers were preparing for the talent show skits to take place that night, more flying objects flew into camp. The American Bald Eagle foundation came to camp in the afternoon. A hawk, falcon and baby birds were on display, but perhaps the most exciting animal to be shown was in fact a bald eagle named “America.” The entire camp was captivated by the bird show.

As soon as the show was over all the girls of camp rushed over to the PD Lodge to begin shopping for their prom dresses. The Keane t-shirt project also took place that afternoon where all campers had their photograph taken and then, with special technology, the picture magically appeared on a t-shirt for each camper to take home. A special thanks to everyone at Keane (Penny, Sue, Susan and Ken) for coming out and making this annual experience a memorable one.

The second phase of the Color Competition took place on Wednesday afternoon, as the wall climbing activity and the annual kickball tournament took place. Again, the orange team was in the lead with the green team closely behind and red and blue not to be taken for granted. The deciding factor again this year in the Color Competition was the final events of the field day. The egg toss, football throw and soccer kick, along with the free-throw contest proved to be the demise for the orange team. They were in the lead, only to see the green team pull off a comeback. As kickball and the field games ended, it was time for everyone to put the final touches of the cabin skits together. But before that, the Hickman County Volunteer Fire Department came out for their annual water activity on the field. Who knew that spraying campers with fire hoses and water tank diving could be so fun on a hot Tennessee afternoon? Campers, counselors and even the firefighters themselves enjoyed this activity. After dinner that evening, the annual Talent Show was scheduled. Singing, dancing, guitar playing, acting and even some improvisation was all on the agenda this year (and that does not even include the counselor talent). As the Talent Show came to a close and as all the fun for one day could be had, the campers and counselors headed back to their cabins for a deserving nights rest.

Thursday rolled around, and the final treatment day for hemo took place in the morning. Other campers were using this time to draw the week to a close, watching a movie in the dining hall or swimming at the pool. Some were playing basketball and more were in the crafts shelter using this time as the last opportunity to take something back home to mom and dad. As the afternoon rolled around, the heat came and the pool saw most of the action of the entire camp. The campers busily prepared for the prom that evening by getting their hair and makeup done in the afternoon. As a special activity for the volunteer counselors, four licensed massage therapists came out to camp to provide some relaxation to the entire staff for all of their hard work throughout this week. Once the makeup artists and hair stylists arrived at camp, the girls were busily getting dressed and being pampered, as most boys were still playing basketball or relaxing at the pool.

Perhaps the best event at Camp Okawehna over the years has been the Thursday night activity. For so many of our campers, this is an opportunity for these special children to go to a Prom. The excitement in the air is contagious as boy and girl campers walk to their respective cabins meet their “dates” and walk to the dining hall. Some even come by golf cart if unable to make the walk. Once at the dining hall, each camper is presented with a corsage or boutonnière. They are escorted into the Dining Hall (by the DCI Summer Interns) and seated at a table. They are served dinner by the camp counselors as well.

This was such a formal event that table decorations, live flowers and faux silverware were provided. As a special thank you for their help, the entire kitchen staff as well as the working staff of Cedar Crest camp, was also served dinner. Following dinner, the campers moved outside and begin dancing at the prom. The theme for the prom this year was “Winter Wonderland.” Prom photos were taken by Arthur Thayer and Greg Johnston (representing the CVS Pharmacy of Donelson, Tennessee), who donated their time to take the prom pictures and have them developed at their store. The evening music, provided by DJ Michael B, who has attended camp for the past 16 years, was spectacular. At the end of the evening, Jermaine from Memphis and Vicki from Birmingham were crowned this year’s king and queen.

The annual camp graduation saw nine campers graduate this year. Some of these campers have been attending camp for more than ten years. As an even more touching moment, one mother drove in from South Carolina just to see her son graduate and walk down the aisle and on to the stage. While this event marked the conclusion of the formal camp experience for these campers, they will return in years to come as junior counselors.

In addition to recognizing the campers, Camp Okawehna also recognizes staff members who go above and beyond the call of duty for camp. This year, we are pleased to recognize Yvonne Lee from the DCI Supply for her hard work as camp bookkeeper, Linda, who performs maintenance at Camp Cedar Crest, and Dr. Steve Acres from DCI - Greenville for his support of Camp Okawehna. Each staff person received a Camp Okawehna embroidered lawn chair to sit and relax in for all of their hard work.

On Friday morning, it was the end of another successful camp experience and departures began. Campers exchanged goodbyes with promises of returning next year to make more lifetime memories.

A special thank you to all of our 2007 sponsors:

AT&T Wireless
Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC
Douglas and Theresa Cahill
Campbell Alliance
CVS Pharmacy of Donelson
Gambro, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc.
Home Depot of Bellevue
Jack Freeman & Associates
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Michael and Jane McCarthy
Mar Cor Purification
Mayfield Dairy/Purity Dairy
Metro Floral Wholesalers
Metro Medical Supply, Inc.
NIPRO Medical Corporation
NKF of Middle Tennessee
RIA Hotel Disbursement
Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc.
Tradewinds Resort
W.R. Newman Contractors

Camp Okawehna - 2006

The 31st Annual Camp Okawehna, “Camp O”, took place this past June 3rd -9th, 2006 in the rolling rustic countryside environment of Lyles, Tennessee. More than 95 children attended this year, and an all-volunteer staff of 90 adults helped to supervise and assist with camp events to make this one of the best camps ever!

On Saturday afternoon, all cabin campers met to interact as a cabin group and designed the 1st annual Camp Cabin Flag Decoration Competition. Flags were displayed and each cabin had the opportunity to introduce their cabin and cabin members alongside their flag. Each day, the cleanest cabin on each side of camp had their cabin flag raised on the flagpole.

After the pizza dinner on Saturday night, there was a treasure hunt that led campers around the bonfire for S’mores and toasted marshmallows.

Sunday morning started bright and early for the dialysis campers as the first of three treatment days during the week took place. This year more than 21 campers were dialyzed on-site at camp at the “STIX” Unit. While the first dialysis treatments were taking place, each camper received a Pinewood Derby car. After breakfast, the sanding process began.

Following a full slate of morning activities that included canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, ropes course and other field games, lunch was served, the ever important shoes-off cabin time took place, and it was time to begin the all-camp mural. Each cabin had an opportunity to paint a mural board. Following the drying of each painting, the mural was placed in a FedEx box and shipped directly to the campers’ homes. Night brought the first dance of the week, western themed, with line dancing and a Tejano band.

Monday at Camp “O” is always a special day beginning with the Home Depot Craft construction in the morning, followed by a Magic Show and a choir performance. The annual carnival capped off the evening, complete with multiple hot air balloons from Vanderbilt Medical Center and Sonic, carnival rides, moonwalks, and bungee jumping, as well as the swings and giant slides.

Tuesday brought forth the ever popular Pinewood Derby in the evening. Prior to the start of the derby, campers were treated to various activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, basketball and numerous field games. During the afternoon, campers were busily practicing their derby cars for a pre- track test run. But before the cars could race that night, careful planning and strategy and final tuning to each car was performed to get the cars in top condition. For the third time in a row, the girls won the Pinewood Derby thanks to Veronica Jeronimo. Josh Nelson came in a close second and personally guaranteed a boy’s victory next year.

Just as big of a tradition as the Pinewood Derby, Tuesday night dinner at camp is always the night of the infamous Pig Roast Luau Dinner. Once the sun sets on Camp on Monday Evening, several pig roasters stay up till early morning on Tuesday to roast a swine. This year, the Pig Roasters did a fantastic job and we are all thankful for their efforts.

Wednesday morning brought the first all camp color competition for the infamous kickball tournament, followed by Wednesday afternoon Swimming Olympics and Ropes Course Challenge. A new addition to the competition this year was the first wall climbing challenge. The entire camp was split up into four teams consisting of both campers and counselors and we all get to see who had the best kickball team and who was the biggest overall sports enthusiast. Afternoon brought warmer temperatures which meant it was time for the annual Water Fight. Special thanks to the Hickman County Volunteer Fire Department for bringing their water trucks to supply the water and fun for the afternoon!

The sports were put on hold as each cabin prepared for the Talent Show on Wednesday night. This year the judges had an incredible task - the talent at the camp rivaled that of America’s Got Talent. With poem readings, singing, musical solos, and even a love song preformed for fellow campers, the entire camp was moved and touched by all the talent from all the campers.

As Thursday rolled around, and the final day of dialysis took place, so did the final Camp Color Competition as well as the final sessions for arts and crafts in the morning. The color competition involved an all-camp egg toss, field olympics and the sudden death basketball shootout. Congratulations to the Orange Team for a landslide victory over fellow competitors.

Just when we thought the week could not get any better, it was time for the annual prom. Each female camper and a few male campers dressed up in their most formal attire. The female campers were treated to an afternoon at the spa, complete with hair styling, makeup and manicures. The campers arrived with their prom dates and were treated to a sit down dinner. When dinner concluded, the dancing began and continued until late in the evening. At the end of the prom, a king and queen for Camp Okawehna 2006 were crowned. Congratulations to Queen Jerika Coleman and King Artavius Durrell. As a special thank you, two licensed masseuses visited camp and provided each staff member with a 10 minute massage. What a wonderful gift to an incredible staff!

Friday morning, final goodbyes were made by staff and campers. The camp closed down for its 2006 session, but the memories and friendships formed will last a lifetime.

A special thank you to all of our 2006 sponsors:

Baxter
Cardinal Health
Cingular
Coca-Cola of Middle Tennessee
Fresenius
Gambro, Inc.
Henry Schein
Home Depot of Bellevue
Jack Freeman & Associates
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals
Metro Floral Wholesalers
Metro Medical Supply
Mayfield Dairy
Nipro Medical Corporation
NKF of Middle Tennessee
Rockwell MED Technologies
Source Products Limited
Subway of Bellevue
W.R. Newman Contractors
Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Michelle Richardson
Michael McCarthy
 

Camp Okawehna - 2005

Martin Luther King once said "I HAVE A DREAM"... People form all walks of life have dreams, some see them through and some never reach the end of that dream. Dr. Keith Johnson also had a dream - one of providing a fun, creative, exciting place for children with kidney disease to go and have the same experience as children without illness. The enjoyment of so many youngsters and adults over the past thirty years can be attributed to Keith and Nancy Johnson. I call him simply Keith here because even though most of us know him as Dr. Keith Johnson, at Camp Okawehna he is Camper Keith and his devoted "crafty" wife, Camper Nancy. Without the vision and dream of these two individuals along with the insight of Dr. Robert MacDonald, Camp Okawehna would not have just celebrated its 30th year of adventure and dreams for all those who have trekked the paths from bathhouse to cabin to dining hall.

Change happens everyday in life. At Camp the most obvious change is that of faces, both young and old. But the love, the compassion, the desire for fun and adventure, and the presence of volunteers who love learning and sharing with the children has not changed. Kids ages 6 through 18 have had the opportunity to experience through this camp what many without illness experience in their day to day existence. Regardless of the need for therapy and\or drugs on a daily basis, the kids that attend Camp are normal, happy, and adventurous individuals. To be able to reach the top of a climbing wall, participate in Olympic gaffes, design crafts for self or loved ones, and become king or queen of the prom in-spite of a chronic illness are only a few of the opportunities provided at Camp Okawehna.

The first Camp was held in 1975 at Camp Harmony; with approximately 25 campers and 9 counselors. The current location of Camp Cedar Crest in Lyles, Tennessee has been the location since 1978. Camp 2005 had a total of 95 campers and 120 counselors.

In the beginning year's hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis were not available for the kids on sight. The first days of peritoneal dialysis had the kids performing exchanges in a motor home and hemodialysis saw the kids being transported to an outpatient clinic in Nashville until the "STIX" dialysis unit started providing on site treatment in 1991. Manager for the hemo and peritoneal services was Audrey Trevor, RN from Nashville, Tennessee. The current Administrator for Hemo Services is Glenda Barnett-Streicher from Nashville and Deborah Mangrum from Dickson, Tennessee is Manager for the Hemo Unit, Cheryl Conquest RN from Nashville, Tennessee is Manager for peritoneal services.

Stop and think for a moment about the things you as have experienced in your past. Can you remember attending a church, community, or scout camp? Were you a camper or a counselor? Can you visualize the bright eyes of yourself or that of a child looking for help or praise, or were you the counselor who provided that haven of safety to the child. As healthcare providers or even as a parent, many of us have been able to offer that help as it's asked for, or given a word of praise for a task well done. At Camp Okawehna the counselors benefit at least as much or more from the kids we are privileged to interact with, than what we are able to give.

As time continues to move forward Camp moves with it. Memories were recalled this year at the Reunion Celebration held on Saturday- opening day of Camp. Thanks to Kyle Knuckles for the video memories shared by all during the luncheon. Invitations were sent out to 75 past volunteers\counselors of which 50 attended the reunion. I would like to take just a moment to mention a few of those who are no longer with us to celebrate: Russell Skomp who as a counselor loved being able to share his passion for the water with the kids by maintaining the boats and canoes for fishing and water games\races. Michael Floyd and Gil Gilliam were only two of the many transplant recipients who gave of there time and love to work with the kids who returned year after year for the experience of camp. To all those who returned for the Reunion and for those who couldn't make the trip - may we as current staff say Thank You, for your devotion and time to keep something so wonderful going. It only gets better each year with the work and devotion of those volunteers who follow you. To the kids who started many years ago and grew up at Camp Okawehna may we say that each of you are what makes our time as volunteers, as nurses, doctors and as humans worth all the heat or rain, bugs or ticks, late nights and early mornings an enrichment to our life because you shared yours with us.

This year we stayed with the tradition of Carnival Night on Monday, Derby Night on Tuesday - with the boys winning in the finals, Wednesday the talent shared was unbelievable and the team talent extra-ordinary, and then on Thursday the prom found Corey Bryant from Houston, Texas crowned King and Katie Grammar from Austin, Texas Crowned Queen for the year 2005. Male Camper of the year was Charles Soignet from New Orleans and Vickie Rose from Birmingham was Female Camper of the year. Awards to the volunteers were presented to Helen Currier from Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, Doug Patterson from Nashville Corporate Office and Laurice O'Hara from Nashville, Tennessee who does all the prom dress alteration.

Now as we look to the future years of Camp, we remember the beginners - the pioneers and keep you in our hearts, our plans, our dreams, and know that because of Camper Keith, Camper Nancy, Dr. MacDonald and all of you, Camp Okawehna is what it has become. We will continue to follow the paths (you started), kill the bugs (you left behind), fight the heat or rain (we have no control over), and most importantly provide an atmosphere of love and fun for all future campers.

Glenda Barnett-Streicher

My Life At Camp O

One thing, CAMP O ROCKS! You want to know why? It's good all around fun! I mean think about it for a sec. going away from home for a week no parents (of course there are rules) we ALL get to go swimming play football (no tackle) camping in nature, it's awesome of course there is a prom and dance which is always fun but supervised.

The food there isn't bad either it's pretty good for camp food. I have been at this camp for nine years now, I am now 15 and I started when I was 7 and I'm also going to graduate next year! I get to go back as a junior counselor! But you also have to skip one year.

And meeting other kids who have also had transplants is really cool, one year on the plane ride here me and some friends were talking what medicine we are on.

There is no T.V or video games or any thing like that. But it's a lot of fun! We do a lot of stuff together as a group it involves a lot of teamwork. I look forward to going back to Camp O!!!!!!!!!

C.R.

I have been going to Camp Okawehna every summer for the past six years. I love it, because you see your friends and have fun with them and every year you meet someone new. The only part of camp I don't like is the bathrooms. There aren't enough showerstalls and bathrooms. That's the only bad thing about camp. But my personal favorite part is prom. That's because I love to dance and hang out with my friends.

To me what camp really means is just having fun. At camp your doctors don't see you as a patient but they see you as a kid. I know they started the camp so everyone can have the camp experience. At camp they want everyone to have a fun and do the camp "O" traditions. It's all about having fun and letting kidney patients have the same camp experience any other average child would have. To me that's what camp is about.

K.M.

Camp Okawehna was lots of fun. You get to stay up and play at night or dance. I like to meet new friends. We have Carnivals and water fights. My favorite thing was the color wars. The swings at the carnival were really fun. I like when we went on the treasure hunt. Sharing a cabin with the boys was fun instead of the girls.

M.P., 11, 1st year camper

Camp Okawehna - 2004

Camp Okawehna (Camp O) began a week of non-stop fun on June 5, 2004 for the 95 children that attended. There was a staff of 80 on hand to facilitate the activities and supervise the campers. Lyles, Tennessee was the location for this annual event.

After the camp set-up and registration it was time for the activities to begin. Saturday's schedule included an initial treasure hunt to help campers become familiar with their surroundings. Hot and dry weather found the pool to be well attended as were all other water events. When dinner ended, local singer songwriters performed and lead the group in camp songs. A traditional bonfire concluded the evening.

The ropes course began Sunday morning, which is a weeklong event that instructs and helps participants learn aspects of teamwork. Others were busy with arts and crafts, photography and canoeing. Following lunch, the kids and staff were divided in to four teams to prepare for the Camp 0 Olympics scheduled to begin Monday. Then it was time for swimming and basketball. A masquerade ball was the evening's main event. The Vital Band performed original and cover tunes to keep the incognito attendees grooving.

Home Depot was on hand Monday morning to instruct and assist with the construction of birdhouses, tool holders and jewelry boxes. The real action began Monday afternoon with the Camp O Olympics. The theme for the week was Survivor so this event was appropriately named The Survivor Olympics. Campers and counselors competed in kickball, canoe racing and swimming.

Following dinner it was Carnival time. There were rides, games and other activities set up on the camp area. Vanderbilt University Medical Center sponsored hot air balloon rides to the delight of many. The Ferris wheel and swinger also gave riders a birds eye view of the camp. Games of chance and skill challenged the attendees. The night was alive with lights and action.

Photography and crafts were some of the activities Tuesday morning. Another theme for the week was music and interested campers received drum instruction and demonstration. Guitar lessons were also given throughout the entire week. A camp egg toss was popular with the group in the afternoon. All the egg and yolk jokes went out the door with this event.

The evening's focus was the annual Pinewood derby. Congratulations to derby winner Kahil Vinning for a great race. This event has been won by the boys for the last two years and the fierce derby competition is only exceeded by the celebration of the winner.

Campers and staff wearing their Survivor shirts posed Wednesday morning for the group photo. Next it was time for the challenge of the Climbing Wall. This is always a fun event that also is good exercise. After working up a sweat on the wall there was full participation when the Hickman County Volunteer Fire Department showed up with their water hose. The water fight was in full force and a cool refresher to the heat.

In preparation for the upcoming prom, girls picked out their dresses and had them altered. After dinner, it was the Camp O Talent show. There was singing, dancing and skits performed. All of the participants were great.

Thursday morning the campers watched the movie Finding Nemo. In the afternoon, the basketball tournament was held. Round ballers showed some unique moves on the court. The Camp O Olympics also concluded.

The evenings prom was a wonderful event this year. Friends danced and reminisced about all the camp fun that they had. The prom king was Leon Bell and the prom queen was Trinaye Guice. This year there were eight graduates. Also, special staff recognition awards were presented to Kathy Reynolds, Joe Swearingen, Andrew Parker, Lynn Lewis and Joanna Bucci.

Friday morning arrived too soon and it was time to close camp and depart for another year. There were so many fun memories for the campers and staff to take with them. It was a great week.

A special thank you to all the countless volunteers who make Camp O a special week for everyone.

Scott Graalman

Contact Information

For more information or questions or if you are interested in participating in Camp Okawehna or making a contribution, please contact:

Camp Okawehna
1633 Church Street, Suite 500
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-327-3061
Fax: 615-329-2513
Email: CampO@dciinc.org