Association on American Indian Affairs

 

AAIA is happy to have been able to provide funding to 10 tribal organizations in 2009 for their youth summer camp programs.

 

Please see our website next spring for information regarding the 2010 summer camp season.

 

Youth Summer Camps

For many years, and especially during the 1970's, AAIA funded summer camps for Native American youth. Tribes and organizations that have existing summer camps that focus on diabetes or language preservation/cultural preservation are welcome to submit a proposal for funding toward critical portions of their program that might not otherwise take place if funds are not received from outside sources. These grants are intended to be seed money and fund portions of the camp cost, not to cover the entire cost of the camp.

All of AAIA's programs are dependent upon the generosity of our donors, therefore the availability of AAIA funding for summer camps may change from year to year. 

AAIA is proud to have been able to provide funding to 9 summer camp programs in 2008 and we look forward to providing funding for camp experiences for Native American youth in 2009.

Summer Youth Camp Program
Grant Application Information

  • AAIA generally does not have the ability to provide funding of entire camps but we like to fund critical portions - transportation, honorariums, supplies, etc, not extras such as t-shirts, backpacks or water parks. Please be specific in your request. 
  • AAIA is held accountable to the people that provide funding to our summer camp program, therefore a short (1-2) page follow up summary report and photos must be provided by September 8. Reports and Photos should be submitted on a CD.
  • Release of Information/Photo Release Form giving permission for use as appropriate in Association publications such as reports, websites, newsletters, appeal letters, display boards, brochures and annual reports must be provided with the report and photos. We realize safety of our children is of the greatest importance, organizations and/or parents may contact Lisa Wyzlic in our Rockville office with questions or concerns.
  • Organizations may apply on a yearly basis.

Summer Camp Grant Proposal Form

  • Proposals must be received in our Rockville, MD office by 5:00 pm on June 15, 2009 for full consideration. Proposals received after that date will be reviewed as funds are available.
  • Download the Summer Camp Proposal Form (Word, 42KB)

Proposals can be mailed to:

Lisa Wyzlic, Summer Camp Programs
Association on American Indian Affairs
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850

Acknowledgement of Obligation Form

  • If your organization is awarded a summer camp grant an Acknowledgement of Obligation Form must be signed before funds will be released.
  • If the recipient fails to meet their obligation, future funding will not be granted.
  • Download the Acknowledgement of Obligation Form (Word, 28KB)

Release of Information/Photo Release Form

  • A release of information/photo release form must be signed for each participant.
  • Please only provide information/photos of participants who have permission.
  • Questions or concerns can be directed to Lisa Wyzlic at our Rockville office.
  • Download the Release of Information/Photo Release Form (Word, 29KB)

Free Summer Camp for Native American Students

14th Annual Native American Health Sciences Program
Washington State University - Spokane
Academic Center, Rm 141B
P.O. Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
509-368-6884
Robbie Paul, Director of Native American Health Sciences
paul@wsu.edu
Raynel Begay
509-335-6718
rbegay@wsu.edu