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Robert Sundance Summer Camp

Since our humble beginnings in 1990 with just a handful of kids, two staff members, and donated food, over the years our summer camp has served thousands of youth through this program. We celebrate our motto: “Different Clans, One Nation, Our Dream for Future Alcohol-Free Generations.”

What Makes Our Summer Camp Unique

Supported by UAII programs and our partner organizations, our week-long residential summer camp offers a wide range of outdoor and social activities. We give youth the opportunity to share our American Indian culture with each other in a relaxing environment through programs infused with our heritage.

  • Hiking, swimming, fishing, and camping
  • Arts and crafts, theater, and games
  • American Indian programming
  • Participants from all over California and Arizona

A new vision for the youth in our community.

When UAII was founded on Skid Row in downtown L.A. in 1974, the leadership wanted to find ways to help our youth escape the concrete jungle. Through the vision of early American Indian advocate Robert Sundance and our former CEO David Rambeau, our summer camp opened doors to new opportunities for our youth.

Our camp is designed for American Indian youth ages 5-12, with a limited number of spots reserved for teenagers ages 13-18 to participate as Counselors in Training. The camp is provided at no cost to campers.


Horseback riding

Camping

Fishing

Arts & Crafts


Archery

Hiking

Swimming

Cultural Events

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🎬✨ Calling all Native youth! Join us for the Native American Youth Film Workshop and unleash your creativity! 📽️🌟

🗓️ Dates: 12/30, 12/31, 1/2, 1/3
📍 Location: UAII - 1453 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
📧 RSVP: Send an email to SEVENGSRSVP@UAII.ORG

Join us for our Credit Management Workshop on December 18th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM PST!

Learn about the 5 C’s of credit—Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Conditions—and how they impact loan approvals, interest rates, and terms.

📍 Open to the community!

Join us at Cerritos College for a Sewing 101 Workshop! Whether you're a beginner or want to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative!

📅 December 11th at 5 PM
📍 Cerritos College, Room CE 3

RSVP at SEVENGRSVP@UAII.ORG to secure your ...spot.

✨ Find your midweek balance! Join us for a calming yoga session this Wednesday at 6:30 PM at The Chapter House. Recharge, refocus, and restore your energy for the rest of the week. 🧘‍♀️ RSVP at SEVENGRSVP@UAII.ORG ✨

#YogaClass #WellnessJourney #UAII #FindYourBalance

We celebrated and supported small Native businesses at the Holiday Boutique! From delicious food to beautiful jewelry and clothing vendors, the event was a success.

We enjoyed shopping for Christmas presents, complete with free festive gift wrapping!

Join us for this free, community workshop designed to help you explore and understand your retirement savings options beyond Social Security and work-based pensions. 🌟

📅 When: December 16th

🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (PST)

🌐 Where: Online (Scan the QR code ...for details!)

Join us for a beautiful journey into creativity and tradition with Melinda Hale as she leads our Regalia Making Workshop! 🌟

📅 When: Every Tuesday in December: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

🕒 Time:3:30 PM

🌐 Where:Online

📧 RSVP to: sevengsrsvp@uaii.org

Join UAII Behavioral Health and Aftercare for our Young Spirit Online Workshop 🖥️🌟

📅 When:
Every Monday in December at 4 PM
(12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30)

🌐 Where:
Via Zoom (Link provided upon RSVP)

📧 To RSVP:
Email sevengsrsvp@uaii.org

Explore your creative side with UAII's Behavioral Health Prevention & Aftercare Art & Craft Gathering!

When: Every Tuesday in December at 3:30 PM

Where: UAII 1453 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

📧 RSVP to: sevengsrsvp@uaii.org

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