Day Camps 
Camp Cherokee 2026 Day Camps is an enriching academic experience for Cherokee Nation students entering grades 1-6 during the school year 2026-27. 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 2026 Residential Camp is an enriching academic experience for Cherokee Nation students entering grades 7-12 during the school year 2026-27. 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 2026 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 2026-27.

Residential Camp
Cherokee Nation citizens who are entering grades 7-12 during the school year 2026-27.

Day Camps
7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Residential Camp
July 26, at 2:30 pm - July 31, from 3-5

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

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. Camp Heart O’Hills will have swim time every afternoon.

Day Camps 

  • May 26-29 Vian  
    Application closes April 24, 2026
  • June 2-5 Tulsa  
    Application closes May 1, 2026
  • June 9-12 Vinita  
    Application closes May 8, 2026
  • June 16-19 Grove  
    Application closes May 15, 2026
  • June 23-26 Catoosa  
    Application closes May 22, 2026
  • July 7-10 South Coffeyville
    Application closes June 5, 2026
  • July 27-30 Heart O’Hills, Tahlequah
    Application closes June 26, 2026 


Residential Camp 

  • July 26-31 Heart O’Hills, Tahlequah 
    Application closes June 26, 2026

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Camp Cherokee 2026

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Informational flyer for Camp Cherokee 2026.

Updated August 13, 2026