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Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp

O'odham Camp

A cultural and educational camp for Native American youth focusing on O'odham language, traditions, and community

▌ Editor's read The Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF) operates the O'odham Camp, a free summer day camp for Native American children, as detailed on their website (indian-affairs.org/summercamps.html). The camp's primary goal is cultural preservation, offering activities such as traditional O'odham language, history, and cultural arts. The NAAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, indicating its owner type. While the website provides program details, it does not mention ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies. There are no Google reviews specifically for the O'odham Camp, but the Native American Advancement Foundation has a Facebook page (facebook.com/NativeAmericanAdvancementFoundation) which showcases their community work and camp activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–18

Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in language/cultural, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 10–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: PO Box 100, Sells, AZ 85634, USA
  • Phone: 520-383-2322
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Free tribal program. AAIA grant recipient. 2026 dates/pricing projected from prior years — verify.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp

What ages does Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp accept?
Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp is open to children ages 10–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp cost?
Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Free tribal program. AAIA grant recipient. 2026 dates/pricing projected from prior years — verify. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp's hours?
Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp?
Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Native American Advancement Foundation - O'odham Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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