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Rock n' the Rez

Summary

Rock n' the Rez is a 6-week Summer Day Camp, conducted by the Coeur d' Alene Tribe that provides summer activities for Tribal youth ages 5-12 years.

"Rock n' the Rez is a 6-week Summer Day Camp, conducted by the Coeur d' Alene Tribe that provides summer activities for Tribal youth ages 5 to 12 years, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

"The youth participate in traditional/cultural activities such as beading, basket weaving, arts and crafts, traditional dances, and learning the traditional Coeur d'Alene language. Other activities include hip hop dancing, swimming, rock climbing, and music development and production of videos."

Retrieved from https://www.nihb.org/public_health/gp_cda_about.php
Contact

Cheryl Weixel

(208) 686-9355

www.bmcwc.com
Details

“The impact of the program within our community is tremendous. The programs provided a chance for our youth to experience activities that they may not ever have an opportunity to experience. The youth have awesome memories that will last a lifetime. As for the Youth Leaders they are our future employees, they learn how to teach, be on time, be responsible and have a productive summer. This is not just a summer program, this is an experience and an opportunity for all the youth to grow, be healthy and active. Two hundred kids attended this year.” From National Health Indian Board, “Healthy Indian Country Initiative Promising Prevention Practices Resource Guide,”  https://www.nihb.org/docs/04072010/2398_NIHB%20HICI%20Book_web.pdf.

“The Rock n’ the Rez program started with 35 youth and grew to an average of 150 youth and 30 youth leaders. The program has been successful because of the consistency with staff and funding.” Other sources of success include community buy-in and the youth themselves. Retrieved from https://www.nihb.org/public_health/gp_cda_results.php

 

 

 

 
Promising, not adapted
Child
  • Low self esteem
  • Social isolation
  • Involvement in positive activities
  • Positive social connection and support
  • Social and emotional competence
  • Connecting with cultural resources
  • Cultural identity/sense of belonging to cultural group
  • Cultural teachings
  • Ethnic pride/self-esteem
  • Life cycle events/traditional activities/practices
  • Native language
Agent

Rock n’ the Rez on Indian Health Board: https://www.nihb.org/public_health/gp_cda_about.php

Marimn Health Wellness Center’s Tribal Youth Programs page: https://www.marimnhealth.org/wellness-center