Association on American Indian Affairs

Youth Summer Camps

For many years, and especially during the 1970's, AAIA funded summer camps for tribal youth. In the spring of 2000, AAIA announced the reintroduction of its summer camp program.

AAIA is proud to have been able to provide funding to 11 summer camp programs in 2007 and we look forward to providing camp experiences for Native American youth in 2008.

Summer Youth Camp Program
Grant Application Information

  • Please note that AAIA funding of summer camps depends on the generosity of our donors, therefore, availability may change from year to year. 
  • 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. 
  • Most grant requests are between $1,000 - 3,000.
  • Priority is given, but not limited to language, diabetes education and culture camps.
  • 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 30, 2008. Reports and Photos may be submitted via e-mail or 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. Organizations and/or parents may contact Lisa Wyzlic in our Rockville office with questions or concerns.
  • Organizations may apply on a yearly basis.
  • If your camp falls outside of the "normal" summer camp period (over a school break or alternative dates), please contact Lisa Wyzlic in our Rockville office.

Summer Camp Grant Proposal Form

  • Proposals must be received in our Rockville, MD office by 5:00 pm on June 16, 2008 for full consideration. Proposals received after June 16 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 provided.
  • 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)