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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 2024 Day Camps is an enriching academic experience for Cherokee Nation students entering grades 1-6 during the school year 2024-25. 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 2024 Residential Camp is an enriching academic experience for Cherokee Nation students entering grades 7-12 during the school year 2024-25. 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 2024 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. Catoosa, Vian, Vinita, Stilwell, and Bartlesville locations may also have swim/water-times.

What are the camp locations and dates?

Dates and Locations

Day Camp 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.

  • May 28-31 Maryetta School, Stilwell
    • Application closes May 3, 2024
  • June 4-7 Grove
    • Application closes May 10, 2024
  • June 11-14 Vinita
    • Application closes May 17, 2024
  • June 18-21 Vian
    • Application closes May 24, 2024
  • June 25-28 Catoosa
    • Application closes May 31, 2024
  • July 21-25 Heart O’Hills, Tahlequah
    • Application closes June 30, 2024