The Teachers of Successful Students (T.O.S.S.) Institute June 3-4, 2020, has been canceled.

All Cherokee Nation Scholarships, the deadline has been extended to June 26, 2020.

Camp Cherokee day camp scheduled for July 27-30 and residential camp scheduled for July 26-31 has been canceled.

Scholarship waiting list being accepted, June 16-June 29, 2021, 11:59 pm, CST.

Apply for the 2022-2023 Cherokee Nation Scholarship programs via the Gadugi Portal

To Register for the Cherokee Nation College Resource Center Virtual College Fair, October 12 & 13th, 2021, please click here.  Deadline to register is October 11, 2021 at 5:00pm CST

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

Electronic devices are not allowed at Camp Cherokee.  All materials for classes and activities will be provided.  The on-site camp office will have phone service if needed. If your child is found to have any electronic device at camp they will be sent home.

Campers must be Cherokee Nation citizens to be eligible.

Day Camps
Cherokee Nation citizens who are entering grades 1-6 during the school year 2025-26.

Residential Camp
Cherokee Nation citizens who are entering grades 7-12 during the school year 2025-26.

Day Camps
7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Residential Camp
July 27, at 2:30 pm - August 1, from 3-5

Registrations are online – please go to https://secure.cherokee.org/CampCherokee to register a student.

This is set up by the transporting school.

SCHOOL SITE

TRANSPORTS TO

Westville Schools

Stilwell Schools

No money needed; all meals are provided free of charge and Camp Cherokee will fully supply all materials needed for classes and activities.

Please do not make appointments during the week of camp.

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

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

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

Yes, you will need to provide proof at check-in. 

Updated November 24, 2025