Summer Jam 2.0 Offers Studying Experiences, Enjoyable

Kids taking part within the Oneida Indian Nation’s Summer Jam 2.0 program loved quite a lot of participating actions and discipline journeys that sparked creativity, stimulated studying, and related them to tradition by way of conventional crafts like beading.

The programming adopted a number of themes all through the summer season, together with a  “Healthy Me” sequence of actions that included enjoyable and academic journeys to go blueberry selecting at Abbott’s Farm, strawberry selecting at Tasselberry Farm, a seashore day at Jamesville Beach, and golf classes with First Tee at Turning Stone’s Sportsplex.

Cassie Burnam (Turtle Clan) continued the wholesome theme with a noon artwork exercise the place youngsters painted one thing that represented well being and wellness. Older youth tried beading with a loom beneath the steerage of Doris Wilkins-Wilt (Wolf Clan), Crystal Torres (Wolf Clan), and Ron Patterson (Wolf Clan). Brooke Dowdy (Wolf Clan) additionally launched the group to conventional social dancing and singing.

The Summer Jam 2.0 program closed out the season with Family Day held August 15. After receiving certificates celebrating their summer season achievements, the youngsters headed outdoors to benefit from the sunshine and a few particular surprises — together with a dunk tank and water slide.

Youth Programs Coordinator Codey Fuller was the primary to courageous the dunk tank, and loads of youngsters have been desirous to take a flip too.

The Oneida Indian Nation affords leisure and youth improvement applications for Nation Members and Health Services purchasers, all designed to assist well being, wellness, and private development.