“THANK YOU, Thank You, thank you” to everyone who helped make Indian Youth of America’s 28th Annual Christmas Party possible!
On December 13, 2008 IYA sponsored a Christmas Party at the Promenade Cinema for over 250 Indian children and family members from the Siouxland area. The children who attended the party received a private, free showing of the Disney movie “BOLT”! They also received special door prizes, a present and a “goodie bag”.
Everyone’s most generous support made it possible for IYA to make Christmas 2008 a happier holiday season for the Indian children in Siouxland.
IYA WISHES EVERYONE A PROSPEROUS AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR!
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!
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!
