Governor Bill AnoatubbyApril 2013
Chickasaw youth - make plans now for an exciting summer!
Okay kids. This message is just for you.
You know that summer is just around the corner. What are your plans? It’s great to be out of school for almost three months, but of course there are always parents and grandparents who are after you to “do something!”
And what will you do? Have you ever considered getting a little more engaged with your tribe, having some fun and making new friends – all at the same time?
It’s all waiting right here for you!
The Chickasaw Nation is very interested in you and wants to make this summer the best summer you have ever experienced! And it’s as easy as 1-2-3.
You are blessed in many ways to be Chickasaw. Some of the neatest things available to you are the summer youth camps your tribe prepares for you each summer.
What are you interested in? Do you like art? How about basketball, camping, shooting –even flying in small aircraft? It’s all open to you right now!
The Chickasaw Nation hosts many summer camps tailored especially to your interests. You will find there are lots of choices to inspire you.
The Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy is a very special two-week residential camp. You will be involved with other kids your age who enjoy theatre, music, culture, visual arts and more. This is a terrific camp that will really help you show off your artistic side!
Maybe you like airplanes and flying. In that case, sign up for Chickasaw Nation Space and Aviation Camp. You will enjoy flight simulators, plus actual airplane flights. You will learn about flight and how aircraft really work. This is a great camp if you are ready to soar!
How about a few rounds of golf? Golf is a great game, and one you can play your entire life. You will have excellent instructors and will learn the great joy that comes when you hit a terrific golf shot. Fore!
I know there are lots of you who love football. Your tribe offers one of the premiere youth football camps in the country! Champions Football Camp offers coaching by veteran coach Ken Heupel and his son, OU All-American Josh Heupel. These super coaches are joined by other seasoned veterans to help you get a great headstart on football season. You will receive tips on how to be the very best player you can be.
With “March Madness” in the air, everyone is crazy about basketball! The youth basketball clinics are hosted at Oklahoma City University and Chickasaw boys and girls get great coaching from high school and college stars. Take your game up a notch!
Have you ever wanted to become really great with the bow? You can honor your Chickasaw heritage while becoming comfortable with the modern compound bow. You can do it all – and more – at Tanumpo Hosa Apisa. Certified instructors and nationally-trained coaches show you how to become an accomplished archer.
And there is so much more available to you this summer. All your summer camp choices are detailed inside this edition of the Chickasaw Times.
Let’s make an agreement that this summer will be your greatest summer ever! It’s all possible. All we need is – YOU!
