Release Date: Thursday, July 14, 2011
By Dana Lance, Media Relations Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office
Applications for Himitta Alhiha Hochokoshkomo (The Youth Are Playing) Chickasaw Language Sports Camp are still being accepted.
The camp, for students in grades 1-6, promotes the use of Chickasaw language in an interactive, athletic environment. Sports included in the camp are stickball, basketball, softball, volleyball and many others.
The camp takes place the following dates and locations:
Monday, Aug. 1, First Baptist Church Life Center, Marlow
Tuesday, Aug. 2, Carter Seminary Gym, Ardmore
Wednesday, Aug. 3, Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur
Thursday, Aug. 4, location to be announced, Norman
The camp is open to all students. Chickasaw youth will be given first priority for the camp.
Application deadline is Thursday, July 28.
For more information, contact Clovis Hamilton at 580-272-5592 or clovis.hamilton@chickasaw.net.
