Wings of America’s Summer Running and Fitness Camps (R&F) are designed to promote healthy lifestyle choices among American Indian youth, ages 6-18 years old. Held at schools and community centers in collaboration with local youth programs, educators and coaches, these FREE day camps underline the importance of regular exercise when many are tempted to enjoy summer break in more sedentary ways. Encouraged by the fun of group games lead by high school and college-aged Native facilitators, Wings camps offer applied fitness and health education, as well as a glimpse at the rich history of Native running. Every R&F camp attendee receives a small incentive (bandana or sticker pack) in thanks for their participation.
Sample Agenda (2025)
As successful American Indian student-athletes, Wings R&F Camp facilitators are trained at the
2022 Summer Facilitators pose at the conclusion of their last camp in Flagstaff, AZ
beginning of each summer to provide a fun, safe and culturally appropriate environment for all camp participants. As peer mentors, Wings facilitators are uniquely positioned to convey messages of self-respect, self-betterment and cultural awareness. Seen as friends and role models rather than authority figures, Wings facilitators help camp participants find the inspiration they need to make a commitment to a healthy, active and culturally conscious lifestyle on their own terms.
2025 Camp Dates/Locations (17)
June 4th: Rio Rancho, NM; Mountain View Middle School; In collaboration with Rio Rancho Public School’s Native American Summer Academy. (one-day camp)
June 5th-6th: Santa Fe, NM; Bicentennial/Alto Park (behind the pool); 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). In collaboration with SFPS Native American Student Services’ summer program. Sponsored by proceeds from the Big Tesuque Trail run, hosted by the Santa Fe Striders.
June 9th-10th: Jemez Pueblo, NM; Walatowa Youth Center; 8:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). In collaboration with Walatowa summer youth program. Sponsored by Nike N7 Fund.
June 12th-13th: Ft. Defiance, AZ; Window Rock High School (Beeholdzil Fight Scouts Events Center); (onsite registration from 8-9am). In partnership with Window Rock High School Athletics. Sponsored by Nike N7 Fund.
June 16th-17th: Albuquerque, NM; Lynnwood Park; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). Presented in partnership with the Native American Community Academy.
June 18th-19th: Shiprock, NM; Shiprock High School; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). In partnership with Shiprock High School Athletics. Sponsored by Nike N7 Fund.
June 23rd-24th: Chinle, AZ; Chinle High School; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). In partnership with Chinle High School Athletics.
June 25th-26th: Kaibeto, AZ; Kaibeto Boarding School; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). In partnership with Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation Health Promotion Diabetes Prevention.
June 28th: Dilkon, AZ; Dilcon Community School; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am).
July 7th-8th: Crownpoint, NM; Office of Dine Youth (ODY) Gym; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). In partnership with Crownpoint ODY. Sponsored by Nike N7 Fund.
July 9th-10th San Felipe Pueblo, NM; Fitness Center; 9:00am-3:00pm. In collaboration with San Felipe Pueblo Fitness Center and Diabetes Program.
July 14th-15th: Taos Pueblo, NM; Wellness Center; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). Presented in partnership with Taos Pueblo Diabetes Program. Sponsored by Nike N7 Fund.
July 16th: Tesuque Pueblo, NM; Intergenerational Center; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). Presented in partnership with Tesuque Pueblo Wellness Program. Sponsored by proceeds from the Big Tesuque Trail run, hosted by the Santa Fe Striders.
July 17th: Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM, Basketball Courts; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). Presented in partnership with the Santo Domingo Pueblo Employment & Training. Sponsored by Nike N7 Fund.
July 21st-22nd: Rehoboth, NM; Rehoboth Christian School (“KK” gymnasium/track/field); (onsite registration from 8-9am). In partnership with Rehoboth Christian School Athletics. Sponsored by Nike N7 Fund.
July 23rd-24th: Pine Hill, NM; Pine Hill School; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). In partnership with Ramah Navajo School Board.
July 29th-30th: Tuba City, AZ; Tuba City High School; 9:00am-3:00pm (onsite registration from 8-9am). In partnership with Navajo Nation CHR-Outreach Program and Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation Health Promotion Diabetes Prevention.
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- Chile Camp
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- Chinle Camp Native Running Hi
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- Dilcon Camp Group Shot
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- Dilcon Camp Dynamics
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- Taos Camp Group Shot
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- Taos Camp Continuous Movement
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- San Felipe Camp Tag
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- San Felipe Camp Sheepherder
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- Rehoboth Camp Continuous Movement
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- Rehoboth Camp Tag
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- Pine Hill Bear, Salmon, Mosquito
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- Pine Hill Bear, Salmon, Mosquito
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- Kaibeto Camp Continuous Movement
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- Shiprock Camp Capture The Goat
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- Shiprock Camp Group Shot
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- ABQ Camp Continuous Movement
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- ABQ Camp Group Shot
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- Jemez Camp Group Shot
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- Rio Rancho Camp Continuous Movement
In the last 10 years, Wings has hosted R&F Camps with community partners in South Dakota, Oklahoma, New York, Arizona and New Mexico. We are always open to new partnerships to serve Native youth. If you think your community might benefit from hosting a Wings R&F Camp, please contact our Chief Visionary Officer, Dustin Martin, (dustin@wingsofamerica.org) for more information about the possibility of training facilitators from your community.
