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Camp Marrowbone

Teaching youth life skills through Lakota values

In partnership with the Sioux YMCA, Camp Marrowbone is a summer camp for children to spend time outdoors and embrace Lakota culture. Activities include arts and crafts, hiking, outdoor sports, and water activities as well as traditional Lakota education and traditions.

One Spirit sends more than 100 kids, ages 8-15, from the Pine Ridge Reservation to Camp Marrowbone for a one or two week stay during the summer. The camp is free of charge to the youth, giving them new experiences and contacts that will help them grow, all within a culturally appropriate environment.

Transforming the Lives of Lakota Youth


Camp Marrowbone offers a safe environment where kids can learn, explore, and grow. They teach life skills through the character traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and traditional Lakota values. Every year, youth make new friends, get the opportunity to try new activities, and make fun, summer memories that'll last them a lifetime.


One Spirit is proud to partner with Camp Marrowbone to send 120 youth ages 8-15 to the camp this summer for one-week or two-week stays. Thanks to generous scholarships, these young people will have the opportunity to attend this transformative camp without a minimal financial burden.


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How to Support Camp Marrowbone


While the youth won't have to pay to attend the camp, they will need to bring their own equipment—a financial burden to some. So, we are asking for people to give camping supplies and equipment that the young people might enjoy. They'll need:

  • Clothes

    • PJs

    • Shorts

    • Sweats/leggings

    • T-shirts

    • Socks and underwear

    • Rain coats

    • Flip flops

    • Sneakers

    • Bathing suits

    • Sunglasses

  • Hygienic items

    • Towels

    • Hair brushes

    • Toothpaste

    • Shampoo and conditioner

    • Soap/body wash

    • Deodorant

    • Feminine hygiene products

  • Camping items

    • Sleeping bag

    • Pillow

    • Bed sheets

    • Swimming goggles

    • Flashlight

    • Books/card games

    • Water bottle

    • Insect repellent

    • Sun screen

  • Miscellaneous

    • Stationery

    • Laundry bag

    • Reusable bags

    • Caps

    • Hair ties


To donate these items, you can either buy them on our Amazon wishlist or place them in a box labeled for Camp Marrowbone and mail them to the Okini Market at:

2246 Indian Route 27

Porcupine, SD 57772


We'll make sure they go to youth who need them!


We Are Dedicated to Improving the Lives of the Lakota People


We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to witness lives being transformed through experiences like Camp Marrowbone. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support and donations from individuals like you. Together, let's create a brighter future for the Lakota community and make a profound impact on these young lives.


Join us in our mission to bring joy, growth, and lasting memories to the children of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Donate here today and be a part of this incredible journey. Your contribution will make a world of difference.


Thank you for your support!

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