- Build relationships.
- Cultural understanding and awareness.
Once in a Lifetime, Unique, and Impactful Cultural Experience
Summer of Service (SOS) offers a hands-on cultural immersion experience. Teens will spend a week on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota, working directly with the community to plan and deliver a week of day camp for the youth in Dupree.
Grades and Location
Students entering grades 10-12. Cheyenne River Reservation at the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires, Dupree, South Dakota.
Program Fee: $900
Payments may be made on a monthly draft or paid in full upon registration.
Registration Opens
Registration opens August 15, 2026, and closes on April 1, 2027.
Trip Dates
August 6-18, 2027.
Scholarships
Scholarships at the Y make our programs accessible to all, regardless of income. Apply online based on your household income and special circumstances. Everyone deserves the opportunity to benefit from our services. Apply for a scholarship today! Apply For A Scholarship.
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- Respect for cultural diversity and the uniqueness of others.
- Better comprehension of the world that we live in.
- Create a sense of community.
- Make lasting memories.