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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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✨ Celebrating a historic night at the 2024 Emmys! 🌟 Groundbreaking Indigenous representation took center stage as #ReservationDogs received a total of four nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and a nod for D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series! ...🎉

This milestone honors the incredible talent behind the first American series with all Indigenous writers and directors, and a predominantly Indigenous cast and crew. 🪶💛

Congrats to @sterlinharjo and the entire crew!

Here’s to the stories that uplift our communities and the recognition they deserve! #Emmys #IndigenousExcellence #RepresentationMatters

🎃 UAII Halloween Party 🎃

Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our Annual Halloween Party! 🕸️🕷️ Join us for an evening filled with:

- Delicious food 🍬
- Fun games and exciting prizes 🎁
- Great music 🎶
- A thrilling haunted house 👻
- And ...so much more!

🗓️October 25th, 2024
🕚6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍UAII, 1453 W Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026

This is an in-person event, so come dressed in your best Halloween costume and get ready for a night of frightful fun! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧟‍♂️ We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

🎃👻 Join us for the UAII Annual Halloween Party! 🎉

📅 Oct 25
🕕 6-8 PM
📍 1453 W Temple St, LA

Get ready for food, games, prizes, music, and a haunted house! Don’t miss out on the spooky fun—dress up and join us! 🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️ ...#UAIIHalloween #SpookyFun #LAEvents

🥞👵👴 Grandparent's Breakfast Invitation 👵👴🥞

Calling all youth and their amazing grandparents! 🎉 Join us for a heartwarming pancake where youth will have the joy of serving their grandparents as we celebrate and honor our cherished community elders. 💖

...🗓️ September 21st
🕚 10am-11:30am
📍UAII Community Center - 1453 S Temple St, Los Angeles CA, 90026

📞 RSVP or request transportation by calling the Clubhouse at (213)202-3970, ext 7220 or emailing nbegay@uaii.org

Come share a delicious morning and make lasting memories! 🥰🌟

🥞👵👴 Grandparent's Breakfast Invitation 👵👴🥞

🗓️ September 21st
🕚 10am-11:30am
📍UAII Community Center - 1453 S Temple St, Los Angeles CA, 90026

📞 RSVP or request transportation by calling the Clubhouse at (213)202-3970, ext 7220 or ...emailing nbegay@uaii.org

📢 UAII Native News!

The FCC has taken a huge step to address the crisis of missing Indigenous people by adopting a new alert system to help find our missing relatives. Learn more about this important initiative here: ...https://www.ksut.org/2024-08-15/fcc-adopts-an-alert-system-for-missing-indigenous-people

#MMIW #IndigenousRights #CommunityAction #FCC #MissingIndigenousPeople #UAII

📢 The FCC has adopted a new alert system to help address the crisis of missing Indigenous people. A big step toward finding our missing relatives. Learn more here: https://www.ksut.org/2024-08-15/fcc-adopts-an-alert-system-for-missing-indigenous-people

#MMIP #IndigenousRights #FCC

🌟 Resilience Strategies for Job Seekers & College Students Workshop 🌟

Unlock your inner strength and rise above challenges with our upcoming workshop! Whether you're job hunting or navigating college life, resilience is key to bouncing back stronger from setbacks. ...🌱✨

🗓️ Date: 9/27/2024
⏰ Time: 3PM - 4PM
💻 Where: Zoom bit.ly/46SzPm8

This event is open to the community, so bring your questions and let's build a resilient mindset together! 💪💼🎓

#ResilienceWorkshop #JobSeekers #CollegeStudents #BounceBackStronger #CommunityEvent

🌟 Resilience Strategies for Job Seekers & College Students Workshop 🌟

Whether you're job hunting or navigating college life, resilience is key to bouncing back from setbacks.

Date: 9/27/2024
Time: 3PM - 4PM
Where: http://bit.ly/46SzPm8

Event is... open to the community

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