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Show TJIni(tf pfae to I? Grow- - - - Cmp opened two activity has taken place: the necessary plumbing, electrical work and building repair, thanks to the Tribal Maintenance Department and the Indian Health Service. Kitchen facilities have been greatly improved with the addition of a restaurant-size- d Na-Ma- h stove, refrigerator, freezer, and dough mixer, along with needed equipment and utensils. Last year, only half the building facilities were in operation because of the financial support of the Tribal Business Committee, all buildings are in use for the first time in many years. Up until this year the drinking water came from the river. At times, the water was something less than desirable. With well the completion of a new fresh-watall this has changed. The Indian Health Service, headed by Charles Wells, has been responsible for this vital addition. Mr. Wells has insured that sanitation standards will be maintained by spraying mosquitos and taking care of necessary details. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is in the process of building a lake, which will be utilized in several ways: boating, fishing, and canoeing in the summer and ice skating in the winter. David Vander-KraatWalter Sixkiller, and a NYC group are helping in its construction. More is needed than good facilities, however. This year's staff should be able to set a good example for youth, help them develop their potential, and broaden their interests. The strength of the staff lies in its differences. of the staff is from Although the reservation, the others come from all over the country. Though the interaction of these differing groups, we hope to break down racial barriers that might hurt the Tribe in the future. The staff went though a week-lonorientation that brought in social workers and consultants form the University of Utah. Dr. Edwin Brown, and Dan and Marge Edwards equipped the staff with skills needed to work with the children. Over 100 children have participated in the day camp so far. One major project the staff will undertake will be to build and operate a er s, two-thir- g Meaning of the Camp Symbol The outer circle means "Rainbow" which stands for circle of beauty, the feeling of roundness of the earth, harmony. The three teepees represent three bands of Indians on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, Uncompahgre, Whiteriver, Uintah. The smaller circle encloses the fire and assembled sticks, that signify friendship." Perhaps the most unique is the sacred circle Rainbow," we are all a part of this circle of life, unity and the great spirit is the center, man must learn to be part of it. It encompassed the standards the Great Spirit has set for us to live lives of honor and purity, kindness and courage and strength of soul which lead to love. That is what we hope to bring into the lives of the children a sense of strength in unity, though love. The kindness of the camp circle where all good neighbors, worked together in triumph or disaster. Our goal lives in our willingness to overcome our differences to create strength of unity. Joaks concession stand at A trip to Pow-Wo- the Fourth of July the Worlds Fair in Spokane is planned if enough money is raised and the community sanctions it. The overnight campers and their staff will participate. There has been some opposition to the camp due to misunderstandings. I would like to invite those who have any questions or qualms about the camp to visit us sometime. I appreciate the support that has been given the camp. We promise to do our best to insure the children an enjoyable and educational summer. A careful man I ought to be, A little fellow follows me. dare not go astray, I e For fear hell go the way. cannot once his I escape eyes. Whate'er he sees me do he tries. Like me, he says, he's going to be, The little chap who follows me. He thinks that I am good and fine. Believes in every work of mine. The base in me he must not see. That little chap who follows me. self-sam- I must remember as I go. Thru summers sun and winters snow, I am building for the years to be. In that little chap who follows me. Bob Angle M.S.W. Camp Director Unknown Cricket Water Fun This year's water front activities at Camp Nana-Ma- h include a iS Staff Report Report from Camp Director Since Camp Na weeks ago, much M0K-raCi- variety of exciting and practical sports for all of the children. Headed by qualified instructors, there will be both swimming and canoeing lessons taught to the children and free time to practice their new learned skills also. The swimming and canoeing will take place at Bottle Hollow reservoir, where some of the camp staff have been clearing a beach and the proposed swimming area. Strict safety rules will be enforced and the proper life saving equipment will always be at hand. The safety of our children is our first proprity. To further the excitement and fun on the waterfront, there will also be two or three water recreation festivals" in which all who. are interested may participate in relay races, ball games, etc. in the water. We the waterfront staff hope and expect what this year's activities will be a most exciting and safe experience for the camp children and that it will also be a learning experience. Rick Green Amy McDonald Water Front Staff Director Something for Lunch The robin is so gay When the worms come out to play; He easily finds the main part of lunch A whole big bunch of worms! By Linda Lian, Age 10 What are we, the staff of Camp Nana-Maproviding for the children who attend the camp this summer? One must first understand what the name Nana-Ma- h means. Roughly translated, Nana-Ma- h means togetherness or unity. Our main concern is to live and work together in this spirit of togetherness, understanding and cooperation. How do children best learn about the world around them and each other? We feel that some of children's most valuable and memorable learning experiences come from their daily play and adult supervised activities in which learning is made fun and exciting. This summers program has been prepared in accordance with this belief and is geared for the children's enjoyment while nurturing creativity and stimulating their desire to learn. Some of the activities available for the children are nature hikes, field trips, guest speakers, water sports,' swimming lessons, fishing, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, and other group activities planned for this summer. are We, the staff of Camp Nana-Maits and the excited about camp very to be summer This promises potentiaL of educational full and enriching, fun, experiences that will last in our memories as well as in the children's for a long, long h, -- sing-along- s, think hear a cricket, Over in the thicket, Going ricket, ricket, ricket. Do you hear a cricket. Over in the thicket. Going ricket, ricket, ricket? I I By Randy Bausch h, time. Once Upon a Field There is an open field of natural wonders near where you live! You might discover some interesting things hiding there. Surrounded by a pure mountain river, abundant wild life, and a variety of trees is the and flowers, Camp Nana-Machild to for learn about any perfect place the wonders of nature. Do you ever hear these questions from your children?. , . . How do fish swim? How far away are the stars? What do bear tracks look like? Where are frogs and toads born? What does a dandelion taste like? How do you cook a meal in a hole in the ground? Why are flowers bright colors? How do you start a fire without matches? How do you tie a square knot? These questions and more will be answered by experienced counselors who and who want to love the share their knowledge with your children. h out-of-doo- rs Your children will enjoy making scrapbooks of wild flowers, collecting strange insects, and working on conservation projects, and will also develop a greater appreciation for nature and a better knowledge of camping skills. - Sue Thacker Gary Black Bob Norton Steve Fletcher Lynn Santio Ike Art of Creation At Camp Nana-Ma- h the children can learn to enjoy to create all sorts of art work and crafts. They are able to use their imagination and to express their talents freely in all ways. Examples of the types of work they can do are as wild as finger painting with d or collecting puddings on rocks to make rock people. Also there includes leather designing, making pin- wheels, collages, posters, embroidery, finger painting, rock painting, drawing and many other forms. This program allows the children to use their own individuality in a. most beautiful way and to be able to be proud of a finished product they have done themselves. Also, at Camp Nana-Mathe children will be able to learn of other people's art work in various cultures to formulate a better understanding and awareness of other people and of themselves. We will use not only painting, drawing, or multi-colore- wax-pap- er h sculptures but also through music, literature, dance forms and field trips the boys and girls can learn so much and yet have fun. We as counselors are most excited to give of ourselves to these children to allow them to express themselves in a most creative way. Ernie Bitsflly Chris MoDin Alvin Tabbee Joe Pfanecosae JoBe McKinley . . |