Our Camps
Nacan Iyecel Opi'iciyapi
In a safe non-judgmental, nurturing environment, activities include instruction and awareness activities in Lakota spirituality, prayer and home dwelling construction, traditional gathering and food preparation, and traditional Lakota ceremonies, arts, dance, song, language integration, games, storytelling and sports.
Emphasis is placed on healthy traditional foods and active outdoor exercise through modern sports as well as traditional games.
2024 Camp Schedule
June 11 - 14, 2024 Spring Harvest Camp (CANCELED)
June 18 - 21, 2024 Theater Workshop Camp
June 25 - 28, 2024 Isnati (Girls Coming of Age Ceremony) Camp
July 9 - 12, 2024 Leadership Camp
July 23 - 26, 2024 Bow & Arrow Camp
Aug. 6 - 9, 2024 Summer Harvest/History Camp
Leadership Camp
Activities focus on the 4 core principles of traditional Lakota Leadership and equine life skills certification. Youth also learn about Lakota History and how it affects us today in present times.
Isnati Awica Lowanpi
"First Moon" Ceremonial Camp for Girls
This coming of age ceremony is conducted by the mother, grandmothers, and elderly grandmothers of the community. The girls are taught the roles and responsibilities of a Lakota woman and how they are to take on those roles and carry these teaching throughout their life.
Lakota Bow and Arrow Camp
Youth get to make and take home their own tradition Lakota Long Bows along with arrows. Bow safety and target practice also takes place.
Summer Harvest
Camp
Youth harvest edible and medicinal plants and learn how to prepare them. They also learn healthy eating through a decolonized diet.
Hunter Safety and Certification
Youth receive state required "Hunt Safe" certification training, traditional Lakota hunting, processing and storage. This camp is a prerequisite for fall hunt camp
Fall Hunt - Weekend Camp
Youth implement the skills learned in certification camp. This is a 2.5 day camp.