LSSFI Application 2025
Generations Indigenous Ways
Lakota Summer Science Field Institute (LSSFI)

The LSSFI is open to incoming 6th graders to incoming 12th graders. 

-Lakota Physics Camp: June 2-5, 2025.
-Journey to the Center of the Earth: June 30-July 4, July 7-10, 2025.

The goal of the Lakota Summer Science Field Institute is to motivate youth to discover and explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Youth will learn how physics, mathematics, and the scientific method are required and used in designing a traditional bow, harvesting traditional plants and foods, and creating traditional beadwork and quillwork. Other learning topics that supplement the STEM curriculum are Lakota Plant Sciences, Paleontology & Geology, and a Tipi erecting presentation. The LSSFI is open to youth, incoming 6th graders to incoming 12th graders.

Please complete the following application.  A complete application includes 2 Letters of recommendations.  These can be emailed to camps@giways.org.   

*Please email documentation of covid-19 vaccine to camps@giways.org 

Application Deadline 4/30/2025

For questions regarding application process please call Helene @ 605-454-8425
Office: 605-455-1127 or email camps@giways.org 
Website and information of previous camps can be found at www.giways.org
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Applicant name *
Do you have a Lakota name?  If so what is it? *
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