Camps

Space Academy (Ages 12-14)

Space Academy is an intense program of astronaut and mission training and academics.  Simulated missions to the space station and crew rotation highlight the week. 
Trainees who want to be Astronauts must learn to think like astronauts and the Space Academy Program is designed to teach students just that!  Participants will have three fields of specialized study (or track options) to choose from:  AVIATION, SPACE, AND ROBOTICS tracks.  Team-Building skills, Space Simulators Training and Space Shuttle Mission Training are just a few of the other activities conducted by participants.    

Advanced Space Academy (Ages 15-18)

During this weeklong program, trainees get hands-on training, as well as learn about the mental, emotional and physical demands astronauts must face.  Fields of study include Engineering, Space Technology and Aerospace Science.  Participants choose their path of study from one of the tracks of Pilot Track, Pilot Scuba track, and Mission Specialist Track. 

The Advanced Space Academy program is a college-accredited program through the University of Alabama-Huntsville (UAH).  All Advanced Space Academy participants will earn one hours of Freshman-level general science credit from UAH.

Space Camp Application

*Must have a copy of Chickasaw Citizenship card or certificate.
*For more information or questions contact Oscar Gore or Margaret Wise-Talamasey at the Chickasaw Nation Education Services at (580) 272-5579. *Application Deadline-April 15.

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.

CNASA Application

~~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 Oscar Gore or Margaret Wise-Talamasey , at 580-272-5579.

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 April 16.

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 or e-mail callie.roebuck@chickasaw.net.