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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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🌟 Join us for our Budgeting and Savings Workshop! 📊💰 Learn how to take control of your finances and plan for a secure future. Whether you're new to budgeting or looking to refine your savings strategy, this session is for you. 🎯

📅 Date: August 5, 2024
🕚 Time: ...11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Zoom
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4f6ynQF

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tips! Open to everyone interested in managing their money better. See you there! 👋💵

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Day 2 of Robert Sundance Summer Camp! 🌞✨

Our day began with a visit to the Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center, where we immersed ourselves in rich history and traditions. With the sun shining down, we headed to the park and enjoyed some lunch, taking a little to dip our feet in the cool ...creek. Back at camp, Keith shared his expertise, guiding us through how to make frybread. As the sun set, we ate Indian tacos together. Today was a perfect day filled with unforgettable experiences! ❤️

#RobertSundanceSummerCamp #CulturalExploration #UAII

💳✨ Ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our Credit Management Workshop on July 29th! 📈💼

Learn essential tips to manage and improve your credit score for a brighter financial future. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity! 🚀

📅 Date: July ...29th, 2024
⏰ Time: 11am-12:30pm (PST)
📍 Location: Zoom bit.ly/4eejefA

#CreditManagement #FinancialLiteracy #Workshop #ZoomEvent #FinancialFreedom #CreditScore

💳✨ Ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our Credit Management Workshop on July 29th! 📈💼

📅 Date: July 29th, 2024
⏰ Time: 11am-12:30pm (PST)
📍 Location: Zoom http://bit.ly/4eejefA

💳✨ Ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our Credit Management Workshop on July 29th! 📈💼

📅 Date: July 29th, 2024
⏰ Time: 11am-12:30pm (PST)
📍 Location: Zoom http://bit.ly/4eejefA

Happy International Self-Care Day! 🌿✨

Explore "Indigenizing Your Self-Care" from wernative.org. Despite historical bans, Indigenous practices offer profound health benefits. Embrace these traditions for deep healing and unity.

Learn more at ...https://www.wernative.org/articles/indigenizing-your-self-care

Happy International Self-Care Day! 🌿✨

Explore "Indigenizing Your Self-Care" from http://wernative.org. Despite historical bans, Indigenous practices offer profound health benefits. Embrace these traditions for deep healing and unity.

Learn more at ...https://www.wernative.org/articles/indigenizing-your-self-care

🤝✨ Ready to level up your networking game? Join us for our Networking Strategies Workshop on July 29th, 2024, from 9 am to 10 am (PST)! 🌐💼

📅 Date: July 29th, 2024
⏰ Time: 9 am - 10 am (PST)
📍 Location: Zoom (link in bio) http://bit.ly/4ewM9eX

Our first day at the Robert Sundance Summer Camp was unforgettable! 🌞 We kicked off the day with a positive mood check-in and took a stand against bullying with our anti-bullying pledge. After that, we ventured to Mammoth Lakes for an incredible horseback riding experience, surrounded by ...breathtaking views. 🐎🏞️ To top it all off, we soaked up the fun and made a splash with a fun swimming session! ❤️

#FirstDayFun #MoodCheckIn #HorsebackRidingAdventures #SwimTime #UAII

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