Everyone had a great time this summer at our South Dakota Camp, which was held in the Black Hills of South Dakota at Camp Bob Marshall.  The camp was held from August 5th – 16th. We had 64 campers and staff from 15 tribes and 9 states participate in the camp.  

The campers and staff enjoyed camp activities such as arts & crafts, Indian games, hoop dancing, Healthy Living, swimming, canoeing, hiking, puppetry, basketball, softball, volleyball, Field Trips to Harney Peak, Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse…..

Everyone totally enjoyed the awesome campfire entertainment provided by Buddy Big Mountain, Dallas Chief Eagle, Belinda Joe, Brian Akepa and a Lakota drum group from Rapid City.

We had a great group of campers this summer. Congratulations to the following campers who received special camp awards:

• “Bo” Leftwich, Pine Ridge, SD - All Around Camper Award
• Kendalyn Wounded Face, Box Elder, SD, AZ All Around Camper Award
• Daman Shot With Two Arrows, Rapid City, SD – Friendliest Camper Award
• Jalessa Medina, Norfolk, NE – Friendliest Camper Award
• Richie Harlan, South Sioux City, NE – Hardest Worker Award
• Chantel Roubideaux, Pine Ridge, SD – Hardest Worker Award 
• Roger Williams, Rapid City, SD – Sportsmanship Award
• Anessa Sheridan, Sioux City, IA – Sportsmanship Award

This year was the 32nd year for IYA to have camp. We had 4 previous campers who worked as staff this summer in the Black Hills – Crystal, Sarah and Tate worked as Camp Counselors and Paige worked in Arts and Crafts.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR SD CAMP THIS SUMMER!