by Heather Steinberger | Nov 2, 2018 | The Main Youth Center
One of CRYP’s most beloved programs returned this fall, when the nonprofit youth organization held a six-week edition of its award-winning Main University. Recipient of a “Champion for Children” award from the South Dakota Coalition for Children, Main University...
by Heather Steinberger | Oct 26, 2018 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, The Main Youth Center
While the Cheyenne River Youth Project has been offering Native Wellness Internships for teens since 2014 and a variety of wellness-related children’s programs since its founding 30 years ago, the nonprofit organization is launching an exciting new wellness initiative...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 14, 2018 | CRYP Hall of Fame, The Main Youth Center
We love getting to know our youngest CRYPers at what we’ve come to call, affectionately, “the little Main.” These 4- to 12-year-olds are enthusiastic about everything they do here, and we get a kick out of watching them discover their passions and interests as they...
by Heather Steinberger | Jul 30, 2018 | The Main Youth Center
On Saturday, July 28, a dedicated group of volunteers transformed an empty site into a kid-designed, state-of-the-art playground at Cheyenne River Youth Project. In just six hours, 38 volunteers did the work of 100-plus—and CRYP’s children now have the KaBoom play...
by Heather Steinberger | Jul 26, 2018 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community, Special Events, The Main Youth Center
CRYP will be hosting free vision clinics and children’s tea parties on Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, July 31 at the CRYP campus in Eagle Butte. New Providence, Pennsylvania-based We’re All God’s Children will be conducting both activities. Four of CRYP’s teen interns...
by Heather Steinberger | Apr 30, 2018 | CRYP Hall of Fame, The Main Youth Center
In a small town, it’s fun for everyone when someone new arrives—for us as a staff, and for all the kids. This spring, we all welcomed 7-year-old Christina Collins Siquieros to The Main, and already she is thriving. Christina actually lived on the Cheyenne River...
