Program Highlight: Camps

You've heard about Peaceful Family Oklahoma. Now get to know our foundational program:
Camps!

At Peaceful Family Oklahoma, we know that addiction doesn’t just affect individuals—it affects entire families. That’s why we created our Camp Programs, free day camps designed specifically for kids and teens impacted by addiction in their homes.

These short-term, high-impact camps are built on connection, resilience, and the belief that healing is possible. With peer-to-peer support, age-appropriate activities, and trauma-informed care, campers explore hard topics in a safe space—while also having fun, making friends, and discovering they’re not alone.

Camp Programs are free, peer-to-peer, evidence-based, trauma-informed, age-appropriate, and hope-centered.

We offer two distinct tracks:

• Children’s Program (Ages 7–12): A 3-day camp where children learn that addiction isn’t their fault, that it’s okay to talk about their feelings, and that they can change their family legacy.
• Teen Program (Ages 13–18): A 2-day experience focusing on communication, understanding addiction’s impact on the brain, and building healthy, protective behaviors.

Peaceful Family Oklahoma’s Camp Programs aren’t just seasonal or surface-level—they’re uniquely designed to support kids and teens navigating the challenges of addiction in their families, all year long.

A Narrow but Deep Focus
We’re the only organization in Oklahoma solely dedicated to children and teens impacted by familial addiction. That singular focus allows us to go deep—creating spaces where young people feel understood, supported, and safe.

Peer-to-Peer Connection
One of the most powerful aspects of camp is realizing, “I’m not the only one.” By connecting with others who share similar experiences, campers build trust, increase felt safety, and take meaningful steps toward healing.

A Structured, Playful Approach
Held throughout the year, our 2- to 3-day day camps offer a balanced experience. The short timeline provides structure and predictability, while still making space for play, creativity, and fun—because healing can include laughter, too.

A Safe Space to Talk About Addiction
Our camps are one of the few places where kids and teens can openly name what’s happening in their lives—without shame. Our trauma-informed, highly trained staff foster a person-first environment where it’s okay to love someone with addiction and be angry about the harm it causes. We honor the complexity of their emotions and help them find language for what they’ve been carrying.

In Oklahoma, 1 in 4 children lives with addiction in their family. Without support, they are eight times more likely to face addiction themselves. That’s over 250,000 kids—right here in our state.

At Peaceful Family Oklahoma, we believe those numbers don’t have to define their future. Through our year-round Camp Programs, children and teens are discovering hope, safety, and strength within themselves—and it’s working.

Measured Growth in Campers
Post-camp assessments show:

• 30% increase in understanding addiction and how it affects their families
• 28% growth in emotional regulation skills, helping reduce chronic stress and anxiety
• 27% improvement in asking for help and identifying trusted adults
• 24% increase in self-worth and hope for the future

Using the Children’s Hope Scale, campers reported strong improvements in their belief that they can overcome obstacles, solve problems, and build a better future.

Beyond the Numbers
Our camps help children believe again—in themselves, in their future, and in the power of relationships. Every camp day is a step away from isolation and stigma, and a step toward a new legacy.

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