Everyone had a great time this summer at our Arizona Camp, which was held in the Prescott National Forest at Whispering Pines Camp.  The camp was held from June 24th until July 3rd.  We had 77 campers and staff from 15 tribes and 6 states participate in the camp.  

The campers and staff enjoyed camp activities such as arts & crafts, Indian games, hoop dancing, Healthy Living, swimming, canoeing, paddle boating, hiking, puppetry, basketball, softball, volleyball…..

Everyone totally enjoyed the awesome campfire entertainment provided by Drew LaCapa, Clan/destine, Buddy Big Mountain and Dallas Chief Eagle.

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

• Dustin Jackson, Sacaton, AZ - All Around Camper Award
• Anna Blackwater, Laveen, AZ All Around Camper Award
• Victoria Baker, Sacaton, AZ – Friendliest Camper Award
• Garret Jones, Chambers, AZ – Friendliest Camper Award
• Mario Arvicio, Sells, AZ – Hardest Worker Award
• Alanabah Lowery, Window Rock, AZ – Hardest Worker Award 
• Liam Morez, Window Rock, AZ – Sportsmanship Award
• Ashley Williams, Sacaton, AZ – 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 Prescott – Crystal, Prairie and Sage worked as Camp Counselors and Paige worked in Arts and Crafts.

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