A Seventh-day Adventist Boarding Academy Serving Native American Youth Since 1946
Looking Ahead to Summer Experience
D
o you remember the excitement you felt as the school year came to an end? Like most children, you were probably filled with anticipation for all the fun you were going to have during the long summer break. Or maybe you had plans to work, which kept you busy and out of trouble. Imagine thinking about the arrival of summer with a sense of dread. Imagine being afraid of what might happen to you over the break, not having enough food in the house, or being in an unsafe environment.
Keanu and Joaquin receive a home visit from Mr. Cadavid, Mr. Wiles, and Mara.
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Holbrook Indian School
Many of our students have suffered trauma, which is why we strive to offer opportunities to those who may not get a chance to experience many of the fun activities that other children have the privilege to engage in. It’s also an opportunity for them to maintain the momentum they have established during the school year. Thanks to the support of many generous friends of HIS, we are able to offer several options to HIS students who choose to engage with Summer Experience. Activities include water parks, recreational trips to Flagstaff, baseball games, swimming at the local pool, attending camp meeting, various summer camps, and horseback riding. We also offer the option of staying on campus and the opportunity to participate in our student work program. Campus work includes caring for our horses and working on the grounds, in the development and business offices, and on the farm. For the students who choose to stay home, another feature of Summer Experience is for several staff members to visit them regularly, help them run necessary errands, keep in contact with them via phone calls, and send care packages with items and/ or supplies tailored to the students’ interests. The goal is to make sure the students are safe and let