Hasinai Summer Youth Camp
(Sponsored in part by the Hasinai Society and the Oklahoma Arts Council & National Endowment for the Arts)The Hasinai Summer Youth Camp is to immerse Caddo children in their traditional culture for one week. Our children come form all over the state of Oklahoma, as well as Texas and the surrounding states to participate in this camp. During the week, the children camp at the tribal dance ground. They participate in many exciting and educational activities without the distraction of television, radio, or video games.
The goal of the Hasinai Summer Youth Camp is to instill in our children an appreciation of and respect for their heritage.
Just to name some of the activies that has taken place are:
Fridays, is an educational and awareness day. Children participate in classes sponsored by Caddo Nation Programs and Departments such as; the Injury Prevention Program, ADAP, Fire Fighters, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Tribal Court Department. The children were able to participate in....
Children leave the camp more knowledgeable of their tribal traditions and proud of the pottery, regalia, and beadwork they've created. We feel that this helps promote self-esteem in our youth and prepares them to better succeed in their other activites. Older children are also given the chance to act as group leaders, thus better preparing them to be the future leaders of the tribe and the larger community.
The Hasinai Youth Camp is funded largely by donations and the participation of many volunteers. The organizers would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the camps. For more information, contact Shirley Gouge at (405) 656-2344.
