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CLAREMORE, OK - The Cherokee Nation will host a Healthy Nation Camp beginning Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13, on the campus of Rogers State University in Claremore. The camp, which is available through the Cherokee Nation Healthy Nation program, will offer a wide range of fitness activities that promote better health for individuals and communities. Participants will take part in team-building activities, games, cultural activities, health classes, swimming and exercise classes. If available a ROPES course will be offered. The one-week residential camp is open to Native Americans between the ages of 9-12. All applicants must live within the 14-county jurisdictional area of the Cherokee Nation and be willing to participate in all week long activities. Dorm-style sleeping arrangements and all meals will be provided. There is no fee to participate. Registration is limited to the first 40 girl applicants and the first 40 boy applicants. For more information contact Jeff Tucker, phone: 918-434-8500 (ext.8622).

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org