Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Recreation Department
(209) 928-5334

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Recreation Department is to: Provide safe, fun, recreational activities for the eligible participants of the program; Participate or host activities or events within and outside of the native communities; Create positive memories for youth and their families to share for years to come; Empower the youth and promote healthy life styles, traditional values and self-respect as well as respect for others; Instill in the youth the necessary social, developmental, and leadership skills needed to build a stronger community for our people today, tomorrow, and generations to come.

Services Provided by the Recreation Department

The Tribal Recreation Department has been mandated by the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council to insure the children of the tribe are provided with the most comprehensive services possible.

These services include, but are not limited to:

• Cultural Activities
• Entertainment Trips
• Educational Activities
• Provide a safe, supportive environment for children of all ages
• Conferences for Youth
• Life Skills -Prevention Skills
• Athletic Events, Clinics and Tournaments
• Museums

Examples of activities or services may include but are not limited to:

• Bowling League
• Movie Nights
• Bingo Nights
• Cooking Activities
• Informational Presentations (Example: HIV, Drug & Alcohol, Violence Prevention, Cultural etc.)
• Participation in Red Ribbon Week
• Arts and Crafts
• Games, Movies and Computers in the Youth Center
• Pool Tournaments
• Swim Nights at Tuolumne Pool
• Swimming Lessons
• Family and Community BBQs
• Trips to live Hockey, Soccer, Basketball and Baseball Games

For consistency within the Education/Recreation Department, a trip or activity is defined as 4 or more children.

TRIBAL YOUTH CENTER :

The Youth Center offers after-school activities that include, but are not limited to, pool tournaments, basketball, flag football, games, and arts and crafts.

The Youth Center typical hours during the school year:

The Youth Center typical hours during the summer and school vacations:

Eligibility Requirements for Participation

The eligibility requirements for the Tribal Recreation Programs are:

• Any enrolled child who is between the ages of birth to the child’s eighteenth birthday
• Only the Director of Educational and Recreational Services and the Youth Activities Coordinator can make an event-by-event basis exception to the above.
• Any enrolled member of the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribe
• Be a member of an enrolled members household on or off the Rancheria
• Children living in Tuolumne County and are affiliated to the tribe as enrolled or of lineal descent of an enrolled member or who lives in a native household of a lineal descent or enrolled tribal member.
• Children of an employee who works directly for the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians Administration Departments.

DEPARTMENT MAILINGS

Activity Calendars and Brochures are sent out monthly.

Any eligible participants not currently on the mailing list may contact the Tribal Recreation Department to be added.

Recreation Department Dress Code

The dress code will be enforced during all Tribal Recreation Department activities, on and off site. The dress code is established to ensure the safety of all participants: children and adults. The dress code is also established so that all participants will be properly equipped to participate in activities and are modestly dressed while representing the Tribal Recreation Department and the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council.

• Shirts and shoes will be worn at all times.
• No clothing with tobacco, alcohol or other inappropriate content.
• No strapless or excessively revealing clothing
• Clothing must conceal all underwear.
• Bathing suits should only be worn during planned water activities.

For planned activities all children and adults must wear appropriate clothing and shoes, or they will not be allowed to participate. If a participant violates the dress code parent/guardian will be notified to correct the situation.

Please note: If an activity requires specific clothing, for example, long pants, closed toe shoes, or a bathing suit, all participants will be notified ahead of time.