Photo Galleries

Youth Tennis Clinic - Beginners

Event Date: 06/22/2009

Several Chickasaw youth from around the area “held court” at the annual Chickasaw Nation Tennis Clinic, conducted in June at the Ada Tennis Center.
The students spent four days learning the game of tennis, or improving their skills and techniques.
Forty-two beginning tennis players attended tennis clinic June 15-18, marking the largest group ever for the annual Tennis Clinic

Kids Golf Day Tournament

Event Date: 06/20/2009

Several families enjoyed a day of golfing during the inaugural Himita Tohli Ahtohne Sholi, a child play/guardian caddy golf tournament, Saturday, June 20 at Lakeview Golf Course in Ardmore.

The event drew 18 Native American players from around the area. Parents, grandparents, and older siblings braved the heat and caddied nine holes for the youngsters.

The players ranged in age from eight to 18 years old.

Trophies were awarded to the top three players in each category at the conclusion of the tournament.

Advanced Golf Camp

Event Date: 06/12/2009

Advanced Golf Camp was held at the Winstar Golf Course in Thackerville, OK.

Beginner and Intermediate Golf Camp

Event Date: 06/10/2009

Beginner & Intermediate Golf Camp was held at the Winstar Golf Course in Thackerville, OK.

Native American Jr. Open

Event Date: 06/05/2009

Native American Junior Open was held June 4th at Lakewood Golf course in Ardmore, OK.

Head Start Graduations

Event Date: 05/31/2009

The Chickasaw Nation Head Start program conducted six Head Start graduations during the month of May. More than 150 Head Start students graduated from the Ada, Ardmore, Duncan, Madill, Sulphur and Tishomingo Head Start centers.

Camp Survivor

Event Date: 05/28/2009

Photo from Camp Survivor. The camp took place at Camp Classen in Davis, Oklahoma. 95 kids between the ages of 9 and 13 participated in the camp.

Environmental Camp

Event Date: 05/27/2009

Photo from the Environmental Camp. Activities included a trip to Byrd's Mill Spring, treasure hunt, blow guns and arrows, composting and worm bins.

White House Kite Flying

Event Date: 04/28/2009

Chickasaw White House Kite Flying.  Children were given kites to fly in the front yard of the White House in Emet Oklahoma.

Children's Fair

Event Date: 04/28/2009

The Week of the Young Child finale was the Children's Fair held at the Agri-Plex in Ada.  Fun and games for the kids.  The event was to bring awareness to the problem of child abuse and to celebrate children.