Camp Mamittuq is a health career camp that will be held from June 13-17, 2022 at NSHC’s beautiful Camp Nuuk, located near Safety Sound, east of Nome. Mamittuq in Inupiaq means 'heals'. This camp will be a positive, safe, and most importantly, fun experience for all who come! At this camp students will receive:
-Wilderness First Aid certification from Desert Mountain Medicine
-QPR suicide prevention certificate
-Learn valuable knowledge from local cultural bearers
-Connect with NSHC’s CAMP, IÑUA, and Native Connections program and many others
Those who complete the one-week long camp will also earn college credit – cost free!
BSSD and Nome freshman-graduating seniors (9th-12th graders) are encouraged to apply!
All travel, lodging, and food will be paid for. Students will be required to stay at the camp for the duration of the time. Solar showers, latrines, cots and/or bunks, as well as fresh water hauled from Nome will be available.
If an emergency occurs and you are unable to attend the camp, a flight will be purchased for you to return home. Students can be released to family in Nome only if prior arrangements have been made between the Camp Director and the parents.
The camp is hosted by NSHC’s IÑUA (Intergenerational Native Understanding & Abundance) program and Northwest AHEC (Area Health Education Centers).
Your application will be scored and you will be informed of your acceptance by May 5th.
For any questions please contact Camp Directors Vincent Villella <
vincent.villella@bssd.org> or Kira Eckenweiler <
keckenweiler@nshcorp.org>