Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp
A free summer day camp for Choctaw youth to explore various art forms and cultural expression.
▌ Editor's read The Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp is a free day camp for Choctaw youth, focusing on various art forms and cultural education. The website, choctawnation.com/services/yea/, loads successfully and details the camp's offerings, including painting, pottery, and traditional Choctaw arts. The camp is part of the Choctaw Nation's Youth Education and Activities (YEA) program. While specific staff ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's page, the Choctaw Nation generally emphasizes youth safety. The Choctaw Nation has a strong social media presence with an Instagram handle @choctawnation and a Facebook handle choctawnation. Google reviews for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma generally reflect positive community engagement, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. The camp's program type is day, and its owner type is associated with the Choctaw Nation, an indigenous tribal government.
Who thrives here Ages 10–18
Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI 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 arts, 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 10–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 1802 Chukka Hina, Durant, OK 74701, USA
- Phone: 580-924-8280
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Free tribal program. Must be Choctaw Nation tribal member.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp
- What ages does Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp accept?
- Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI 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 Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp cost?
- Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Free tribal program. Must be Choctaw Nation tribal member. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp's hours?
- Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI 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.
- Does Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Choctaw Nation YEA Art IKBI Camp.
- Choctaw Nation YEA Cultural Camp · Choctaw Cultural Center · Ages 10–18