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NAYA Family Center provides academic and social opportunities to Grade School, Middle School and High School students to help them reach their full potential through academically rigorous learning opportunities and culturally specific programming. Individual Student Advocacy brings parents, students, educators, and service providers together through Case Management and Advocacy. Tutoring Center tutors provide help in all academic subjects, as well as GED preparation. A networked computer lab is also available to assist students with homework and research projects. Additional High School Activities include dances, college visitations, life-skills workshops, portfolio and resume workshops, and scholarships/financial aid application assistance. Native Clubs are located in several area schools. Seasonal Programming and Camps: Summer Institute provides an opportunity for High School Students to earn both High School and College credit by successfully completing math, science, culture, and other college-level courses. Math and Science Augmentation Program (MASAP) offers students entering the 5th through 8th grades a 5-week Summer Camp, a 3-day Winter Camp, and Spring Break Camp focusing on math and science and cultural knowledge. Cultural Arts and Sports Program (CASP): Cultural Arts Classes are offered in regalia construction, beading, and Native intertribal dance classes. Sports Program activities include basketball teams, sports clinics and a variety of Outdoor Club outings such as hikes, rafting, rock climbing and horseback riding. NAYA Family Center's Foster Care Program provides case management services for Native youth and families in foster or relative care, guardianship, or post adoption. Pathways to Adulthood services help qualifying youth obtain state and federal assistance. Life skills workshops, educational advocacy, Foster Care Support meetings and financial assistance for housing and education are just a few of the other services offered.
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