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Youth Programs

La Chomp Chay Kids Club

The La Chomp Chay (meaning “little frog” in the Yurok language) Kids Club is day camp for kids 6 to 12 yrs old. The week long day camp takes place at various times of the year, when kids are out of school on break. The program takes place at the Potawot Health Village, utilizing the garden and restoration area as an outdoor classroom as well as various community locations such as the Arcata Pool and local parks.

The types of activities include storytelling, art projects (murals, paper making, etc.), plant presses, science experiments, song workshops, language day, wetland/rain water level experiments, planting, movies with health/cultural/environmental messages, and much more.

To find out more about La Chomp Chay Kids Club, contact UIHS at (707) 825-5000 or email paula.allen@crihb.net

UIHS Youth Summer Camp

The annual UIHS Youth Summer Camp provides a safe and positive camping experience for UIHS American Indian community youth ages 9-12. The camp takes place at Patrick’s Point State Park in Trinidad, California and provides youth with the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including cultural activities, health lifestyle presentations, daily nature hikes and much more!