Indian Health Care Resource Center

IHCRC welcomes Tim Shadlow IHCRC Youth Program Coordinator

Ha-We is my traditional way of welcoming others or saying hello in my native Osage language. My name is Tim Shadlow and I became the new IHCRC Youth Program Coordinator this past summer.

I am extremely excited about serving as the Youth Program Coordinator at IHCRC. As a Native person myself, I plan to utilize my knowledge of Indian culture and integrate that into our youth programs with a specific focus on wellness and educational achievement.

I also serve as the coordinator of the Native Nations Youth Council (NNYC), sponsored by IHCRC. NNYC offers a great opportunity for Native youth to get involved with other Native people, build strong and lasting friendships, contribute to Native America and make a difference in our community.

Read about it in the Fall Healthy Spirit issue.

To spark interest and start recruitment for the Native Nations Youth Council, an evening of fun for area Native American youth and their families was be held October 29 at the Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks, Oklahoma. Other fun and informative activities are being coordinated contact either Tim Shadlow, IHCRC Youth Coordinator, at 382-2217 (email: tshadlow@ihcrc.org) or Electa Hare, IHCRC Community Coordinator, at 382-2208 (email: ehare@ihcrc.org) so we can keep you informed about other upcoming activities of the Native Nations Youth Council.

IHCRC's Indian Youth Program for Healthy Living

In fall 2005, Indian Health Care Resource Center received three federal grants to support a new Indian Youth Program for Healthy Living. The new grants have enabled Indian Health Care's Health Education and Wellness Department to promote the delivery of preventive health, physical activity and youth development services to Tulsa area American Indian children and youth. The youth services are provided in a culturally appropriate manner that supports the functioning of an authentic, interdependent urban Indian community of healthy children, youth and families.

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Summer Camp photos are now available!

Participants enjoyed the Tulsa Public Schools HelmZar Challenge Course which is an experiential adventure program offering groups and individuals an opportunity to participate in a series of activities involving mental, physical and emotional risk in a safe environment. The Course consists of a specifically designed series of ropes, cables, steel, and types of logs that combine in such a way to simulate challenges that might be encountered a natural setting. Other activities will focus on nutrition and fitness, diabetes awareness and prevention, cultural awareness, making healthy choices and problem-solving skills. A healthy breakfast and lunch will be served. This camp was be held at the Tulsa Public Schools HelmZar Challenge Course at 1006 N. Quaker and is free to any Native American child with a CDIB card. We are making one noticeable change for camp this year.In our Wellness Adventures Camp, kids in grades 3-8 will have a one-day field trip to Camp Okiwanee, for kayaking, hiking and other adventures. This will provide some exciting new opportunities for the campers.

Sports, Healthy Trails and Basketball Camp used experiential learning concepts (learning by doing) to promote healthy change in children's diet and physical activity behaviors. When these behaviors are instilled when the children are still young, the likelihood of the behaviors becoming a part of their adult lives increases.

Basketball Camp was for boys and girls who have completed grades 3 - 6. Emphasises is on fundamentals, shooting skills and basics of offense and defense. Friendly tournament competition engages youth to highlight the week. Basketball Camp was be held at Bell Elementary School, 6304 E Admiral Blvd., Tulsa. from 8:30 -12 noon.

Healthy Trails Camp features CATCH curriculum fitness and nutrition lessons, experiential learning activities, vegetable gardening activities and traditional Indian games. Healthy Trails Camp was be held at Addams Elementary School, 5323 S. 65th W. Avenue, Tulsa.

Sports and Recreation Camps provide youth with fundamental skills for 8 -10 sports. Sports included basketball, softball/baseball, football, soccer, and more. Emphasis is on skill development.

This years camp dates -

Healthy Trails: (at Addams):
June 14-18 - grades 1-4
June 21-25 - grades 3-6
June 28-July 2 - grades 1-4

Wellness Adventures
June 14-18 - grades 3-6
June 21-25 - grades 1-2
June 28-July 2 - grades 3-6
July 19-23 - grades 5-8

Basketball: (at Bell Elementary)
July 12-16 - grades 3-6

Sports and Rec: (at Bell Elementary)
July 19-23 - grades 3-4
July 26-30 - grades 5-6

Dress appropriately for the summer weather. Shorts, t-shirts, socks and tennis shoes are preferred. No cleats or sandals. Wear sunscreen and bug spray as needed. For more information about IHCRC's Indian Youth Program, REACH program or summer camps contact: 382-1220.

camps@ihcrc.org