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.
Weekend Camp Schedule
2026-2027
(Always check the facebook page for up to date information due to weather or other changes)
Wolakota, the Lakota way of life.
Capacity for each camp will be determined by the updated CDC guidelines. If we have already filled our capacity, youth can be added to wait list.
All youth 16 years and older must provide proof of full vaccination.
2026 Camps
1st Chaperone training- TBA
Theater Camp- June 9-12
Spring/ Harvest Camp- TBA
Isnati Awica Lowanpi - June 23-26
Woitancan Skanpi Leadership/ History Camp- July 7-10
Bow and Arrow Camp- July 21-24
End of Summer Camp- August 4-7
Hunt Safe Certification- TBA
Fall Hunt Camps- TBA
Lakota Rendezvous- TBA
Youth Dancers and Singers Powwows- TBA
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 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.