NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPS

KEY TO ACCREDITATION AND LICENSING ACA: Accredited by the American Camping Association AEE: Accredited by the Association of Experiential Education CCI: Accredited by Christian Camping International CHA: Accredited by Camp Horsemanship Association NAECP: Accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs NAEYC: Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children ASYSA: Accredited by the Alaska State Youth Soccer Association MOA: Licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage SOA: Licensed by the state of Alaska MSB: Licensed by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough DOE: Certified by the Department of Education

NAANGUAQ SUMMER CAMP

• Sponsor: Alaska Native Heritage Center
• Ages: 6-13
• Goals and activities: These one-week day camp sessions are limited to 15 campers. Children will learn about the five major Alaska Native cultures from master artists and tradition-bearers, concentrating on one culture each day. The focus is art, performance and environmental knowledge with some language instruction. Children bring their own lunches except on Friday, when they hold a cookout.
• When: 9 a.m.-noon June 12-16, July 10-14 and Aug. 7-11 for ages 6-8; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 19-23, July 17-21 and Aug. 14-18 for ages 9-11; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 26-30, July 24-28 and Aug. 21-25 for ages 11-13
• Where: Alaska Native Heritage Center, 8800 Heritage Center Drive
• How much: $125 for ages 6-8; $150 for ages 9-13
• Licensed or accredited: None listed
• Contact: 330-8075, registration message phone; or 529-9513 or 330-8056 for information

CAMP SAFE CHILDREN FIRST

• Sponsor: Southcentral Foundation
• Ages: 6-13
• Goals and activities: Designed for Alaska Native and American Indian children, these five-day camps teach the younger set (ages 6-11) about a variety of safety issues, including water safety, personal safety, bicycle safety, fire safety, wilderness information, basic first aid, tobacco prevention and more. Numerous field trips into the community are planned. The older group (ages 12-13) concentrates on wilderness skills. Each day is spent learning a variety of outdoor skills that will be put to use on an overnight camping trip. All children receive lunch and a snack every day, a certificate of attendance and a camp T-shirt.
• When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19-23 for ages 12-13; June 26-30 for ages 10-11; July 10-14 for ages 8-9; July 17-21 for ages 6-7
• Where: The Gathering Room, 4501 Diplomacy Drive
• How much: $50
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: 729-1822 or e-mail rbmueller@anmc.org

NINILCHIK SUMMER YOUTH ENRICHMENT

• Sponsor: Cook Inlet Tribal Council
• Ages: 14-21
• Goals and activities: The camp is located in a wilderness setting more than 250 miles south of Anchorage. The 10-day camps are designed to provide a connectivity to the earth and awareness of self and place for youth in today's world environment. As part of a major forest restoration program that includes the Ninilchik area, the camp's tree planting project involves the participants in the proper care, handling and planting of hundreds of seedling trees to replace those destroyed by spruce beetles. Participants will experience the value of traditional ways through the teaching of visiting elders, and they will participate in storytelling, dancing and potlucks as they learn how to design and create Native arts and crafts.
• When: Sessions run from June 19 through Aug. 24
• Where: Ninilchik
• How much: Free
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Leroy Williams, 265-5980 or e-mail lwilliams@citci.com

SKILLS ENRICHMENT CAMP

• Sponsor: Cook Inlet Tribal Council
• Ages: 5-12
• Goals and activities: This elementary summer school program's goal is to provide participants the opportunity for involvement in traditional Native learning styles and promote parental involvement. The camp will operate for half days, with classes in reading, math, cultural enrichment and physical fitness. Participants will experience the value of traditional ways and styles, through the teachings of visiting elders and guests. Children participate in storytelling, dancing and potlucks and learn how to design and create Native arts and crafts.
• When: June 12-Aug. 8
• Where: A local elementary school; call for location
• How much: Free
• Contact: Shirley Tuzroyluke, 265-4217 or e-mail stuzroyluke@citci.com