Cavett Kids Foundation

The Cavett Kids Foundation, formerly known as Camp Cavett, is based out of OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.  Our mission is to provide camps, events and programs for children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses while promoting character, coping skills and connection.  Everything offered to the patients and families is completely free of charge!  We invite you to learn more about our organization, the amazing patients and families we help and ways you can help us make a difference.  

by: Kirsten Land on April 5th, 2011

Haulin’ for Hope 5K is set to take place on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 9am at Wildwood Community Church in Norman, Oklahoma.  The proceeds will be donated to Oklahoma’s Cavett Kids Foundation.  All of the race expenses are raised so that ALL of your donations and/or race fees will go directly to supporting this incredible organization that impacts the lives of children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses across the state.

For more information or to register for the event, click here!

Camp season is finally here!  We are very excited to announce the dates of the 2011 camps.  Registration is now open.  The registration links are located on the right side of the homepage.  Hope to see you soon!

Ski Camp: March 13-19
Camp Wildfire: April 9-10
Kamp Kidney: June 1-5
Heart Camp: June 15-19
Camp Cavett: July 13-17
Leadership Camp: July 27-30 (brand new!)

Want to learn about all the camps, events and programs Cavett Kids operates?  Click here to download the new packet!

The Coaches and Athletic Department staff from Cameron University came to OU Children's Physicians and volunteered in the clinic waiting areas last week.  They did arts and crafts, handed out t-shirts and Cameron University memoribilia and simply helped keep the kids' minds off of their difficult health problems.  Click here to read about their visit!  A big thanks to all who participated!

Last night, Cavett Kids had their very first Cavett Kids Thunder Night.  Over 300 patients and families from OU Children's Physicians and The Children's Hospital watched as the Thunder battled the Denver Nuggets at the OKC Ford Center.  A special group of 32 patients were randomly selected to particpate in two different "High Five Tunnels" before the game.  They lined the hallways and gave the players high fives as they ran out onto the court.  Thanks to all who attended and supported the Cavett Kids Thunder Night!

Our new program, Diversionary Play, is in need of more volunteers!  The program provides arts and crafts activities for patients while they wait to see the doctors in the OU Children's physicians clinics,  Patients are normally scared and worried about seeing the doctor.  However, when they participate in our activities, they are more relaxed, happier and more compliant with the doctor's orders.  Volunteer hours are available Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Click here for more information about how you can make a difference!