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Education Services

918-453-5000 ext. 5286
17675 S. Muskogee Ave Tahlequah, OK 74464
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Camp Cherokee

Day Camps 
Camp Cherokee 2025 Day Camps is an enriching academic experience for Cherokee Nation students entering grades 1-6 during the school year 2025-26. Then camp will include classes in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as well as cultural activities. Students must have a Cherokee Nation Citizenship Card. 

Residential Camp 
Camp Cherokee 2025 Residential Camp is an enriching academic experience for Cherokee Nation students entering grades 7-12 during the school year 2025-26. The camp will include classes in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as well as cultural activities. Students will be placed in a core class based on the ranking of their areas of interest, as designated on their application. Evening hours will provide time for recreation, enrichment, and large camp events. Students must have a Cherokee Nation Citizenship Card. 

Camp Cherokee 2025 Residential Camp will be held at Heart O’ Hills Camp and Conference Center, at Welling, Oklahoma. There is no cost to attend this overnight camp. Space is limited so early applications will receive preference. 


The application must be filled out online by the deadline listed on the application.

Phone: 918-453-5000 Ext. 5410

Email: camp@cherokee.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Will campers need to bring bug spray and sunscreen?

The nursing staff will have a supply of both bug spray and sunscreen available.

Does my child need swimsuits and towels?

Yes. Heart O’Hills will have swim time every afternoon. Tulsa, Catoosa, Vinita, Grove, and Vian locations may also have one water day. 

What are the camp locations and dates?

Update locations and dates to the following: 

June 3-6 Catoosa 
Application closes May 2, 2025 

June 3-6 Tulsa 
Application closes May 2, 2025 

June 10-13 Vinita 
Application closes May 9, 2025 

June 17-22 Grove 
Application closes May 16, 2025 

June 24-27 Vian 
Application closes May 23, 2025 

July 28-31 Heart O’Hills, Tahlequah 
Application closes June 27, 2025