Camps

Johnson Space School NASA’s Space School

Conducted at NASA in Houston, Texas, June 9-13, the Johnson Space School NASA’s Space School is designed to take students ages 15-18 through a challenging week-long exploration of their own engineering talents.  The focus of this school is on teamwork, problem solving, communication, and adaptation to unexpected problems. Chickasaw students will get to see the real NASA in action. Applications should be submitted to the Chickasaw Nation Dept. of Education Services by May 15. 

Contact Amber Fox or Jennifer Parks at 580-421-7711 for more information or email amber.fox@chickasaw.net.
Parental Consent Form
Johnson Space School Application

June 23 - 27, 2008         This camp is for students grades five through 12.

Chickasaw students interested in space, science, math and flying are encouraged to attend the week long adventure of their age group. 

CNASA is an action packed week of flying in simulators, field trips and getting a chance to fly in a real plane. An award is presented to the top gun and super top gun of the week. These awards encourage our students to strive to do the best they can and learn as much as possible. 

CNASA has established a scholarship program to provide all students across the country the opportunity to participate in this wonderful academy. Interested applicants must submit a scholarship application containing competitive criteria. A selection committee will be established and each completed application will be evaluated and ranked to determine who the scholarship recipients will be for each week of the academy. Scholarships will pay for the recipient’s roundtrip airfare, mileage, lodging and meals. Scholarships are limited. 

The following forms must be completed with every applicant.

Parental Consent
Cadet Code of Conduct

~~ATTENTION~~ The CNASA program will be offering a limited number of scholarships to deserving students to attend our exciting camp! Chickasaw students from across the country who are interested in attending will have the opportunity to embark on this exciting endeavor.  Here’s what to do: first, complete a CNASA application postmarked or received by the deadline date. We will need a copy of the participant’s Chickasaw Nation citizenship card or certificate, a Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) will not be accepted.  We will also need proof that the applicant is between the ages of 11 and 18 years.  Finally, all release, consent and waiver forms must be returned with the application or the application will not be considered. 

If you have any questions about CNASA, please contact Ms. Jennifer Parks, @ 580-421-7711 or you can e-mail her at Jennifer.Parks@chickasaw.net.

For Chickasaw students that live outside of the Chickasaw Nation boundaries, begin by completing the CNASA Scholarship Program Application.

Registration deadline for this camp is May 15, 2008.

Entrepreneurship Academy  

Is a partnership between Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s John Massey School of Business and the Chickasaw Nation. The summer academy is for Chickasaw citizens (in grades 10-12) achieving academic excellence with strong business interests.  The weeklong academy is held on the campus of SOSU in Durant, Oklahoma with the students staying on the nearby campus of the Chickasaw Nation Children’s Village in Kingston, Oklahoma.

Upon completion of the academy, students will graduate on Friday afternoon with a completed business plan and the tools necessary to write future business plans.

For more information on the academy, interested applicants may contact the Chickasaw Honor Club office at 580-421-7712.

Chickasaw Entrepreneurship Academy Application