Native Youth Leadership Academy

December 5 - 7, 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
Great Wolf Lodge
​Scottsdale, Arizona
​Registration Fee: $499

About the Training

Native youth need caring adults to provide guidance, support, direction, and skills for personal growth and development. The Native Youth Leadership Gathering does just that. Activities focus on their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being and help to prepare them to be positive contributing members in their school, family, and community. Youth participants engage in a journey of ceremony, sharing, learning, and experiencing leadership development. Youth from throughout Native Country will be able to learn about healing, Native wellness, leadership, spirituality, and healthy risk-taking. In addition, they will meet other youth who are on similar paths and will be able to network and connect with other amazing youth.​​​

Training Topics

  • Native Wellness
  • Culture and Spirituality
  • Leadership
  • Healthy Lifestyles
  • Power of Positive Thinking
  • Finding Your Voice
  • Traditional Games
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Healthy Sexuality

Who Should Attend

  • Native youth ages 12 to 18 who want to create and maintain a healthy life
  • Native youth who are drug, alcohol, tobacco and violence free

Hotel Information
GROUP CODE: 1223NATIVE
 The cutoff date to receive the discounted room rate is November 4, 2023
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​Traveling to Great Wolf Lodge
From Sky Harbor International Airport
Take the 202 East to merge onto the 101 North. Exit at Talking Stick Way/Indian Bend Road and turn left.  Turn right on Pima Road and the Lodge will be on the right.

From the East Valley
Take the US-60 West toward Phoenix. Merge onto the 101 North toward Scottsdale. Exit at Talking Stick Way/Indian Bend Road and turn left.  Turn right on Pima Road.  The Lodge will be on the right.

From the Northwest Valley
Take the 101 North toward Scottsdale. Exit at Via de Ventura and turn right.  Turn left on Pima Road and the Lodge will be on the left side.

From the Southwest Valley, Tucson, and Southern Arizona
Take the I-10 West toward Phoenix. Merge onto the 202 East. After approximately nine miles, merge onto the 101 North. Exit at Talking Stick Way/Indian Bend Road and turn left.  Turn right on Pima Road and the Lodge will be on the right.
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From North Phoenix and Northern Arizona
Take the I-17 South toward Phoenix. Merge onto the 101 North. Exit at Via de Ventura and turn right.  Turn left on Pima Road and the Lodge will be on the left side. 
Great Wolf Lodge
7333 N. Pima Road 
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
https://www.greatwolf.com/arizona​
1-866-944-9653 (Option 0) - Front Desk
1-888-962-9653 - Central Reservations 

​Room Rates
Discounted Room Rate: $109

Mention the Native Wellness Institute and the group code: 1223NATIVE to receive the discounted room rate. The cutoff date to receive the discounted room rate is November 4, 2023. After this date reservations will be honored on a space available basis at the hotel prevailing rate.

Amenities
Indoor water park 
Life jackets and towels in the waterpark 
Free Wifi 
Fitness center
Daily events 
and much more!

Attractions
Events 
Dining Options 

Gathering Schedule

Tuesday, December 5

8:00 am - Breakfast (Provided)
9:00 am - Opening Ceremony 
  • Welcome, Blessing, Introductions, Overview, Ice-breaker 
10:00 am - Building Team and Trust 
10:30 am - Break 
10:45 am - Medicine Tie Ceremony 
Noon - Lunch (On your own)
1:30 pm - Clan Assignments, Clan Work 
3:00 pm - Break 
3:15 pm - Native Youth Leadership 
4:30 pm - Closing 
5:00 pm - Adjourn ​

Wednesday, December 6

8:00 am - Breakfast (Provided)
9:00 am - Opening Ceremony 
  • Welcome, Blessing, Review, Check-in,
    Ice-breaker 
10:00 am - Building Team and Trust 
10:30 am - Break 
10:45 am - 7 Circles of Wellness  
Noon - Lunch (On your own)
1:30 pm - Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality
3:00 pm - Break 
​3:15 pm - Being Culturally Grounded 
4:30 pm - Closing 
5:00 pm - Adjourn ​

Thursday, December 7

8:00 am - Breakfast (Provided)
9:00 am - Opening Ceremony
  • Welcome, Blessing, Review, Check-in,
    Ice-breaker 
10:00 am - Building Team and Trust 
10:30 am - Break 
10:45 am - The Power of Letting Go 
Noon - Lunch (On your own) 
1:30 pm - Tools for Healing and Wellness 
3:00 pm - Break 
3:15 am - Putting Leadership in Action 
4:30 pm - Closing Ceremony 
5:00 pm - Adjourn

Cancelation Policy

Registrants who are unable to attend may send a replacement at no additional charge. Please provide us with the name of the replacement before the training. No refunds will be given for paid registrations, however, we can provide a credit for a future training. Training credits will expire after one year. If a participant is unable to attend and no cancellation is made prior to the training or replacement is made, the FULL amount of registration will be charged as a no-show fee.