Seldovia Village Tribe Youth Activities

SVT's Prevention Program works year-round with youth in the community of Seldovia, providing activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. Through four main areas, SVTPP organizes events and programs for local youth with the help of many volunteers. These actvities are:
Alternative Activities for Young People
  • Swimming Lessons
  • Open Swims
  • Craft Classes
  • Adventure Hiking Program
  • Summer Camping Program
  • Teen Nights at the school
  • Pizza Parties and Game Nights
  • Summer Sports Camps
  • Contemporary Dance Lessons
  • Native Youth Olympics
Matthew Gain finds a great sea star while on a Prevention Program summer hike.
Hike leader Vivian Rojas blazes a trail up the mountain
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Future Focus Teen Group
Future Focus is open to students in grades 7-12. The group meets weekly to plan social events, as well as community service projects and fund raisers for an annual field trip.

Future Focus endeavors to connect young people to the school and the community, and encourages them to look beyond the community for post-secondary training or education. Future Focus also offers supervised social events twice a month.
Local youth travel to activities around the state, accompanied by parent volunteers, all part of Future Focus.
Community service projects have included gathering donations for the local food bank and helping with community celebrations such as the Easter Egg Hunt and New Year's Eve party. Socials include movie or game nights, dances and monthly birthday parties.

The two field trips sponsored by SVTPP were a trip to tour the University of Alaska in Anchorage and a trip to the Challenger Space Center in Kenai to participate in a Mission to Mars.
Health Education in the Schools
The Prevention Program staff work in conjunction with Susan B. English School to provide a health curriculum in the elementary classrooms, in addition to assisting the secondary health teachers by providing new classroom materials, videos, guest appearances, and consultations.
An annual, one-day student health conference is sponsored by SVTPP to make health and safety presentations to students grade K - 12, in addition to special studies for parents and school staff.

Sea Otter Dancers
The Sea Otter Dancers have become a highlight of many of Seldovia's festivities throughout the year. This group of young dancers began in 1999 as a result of community members' desire to see a return of the local cultural dances. Port Graham resident, Lydia Robart, came to teach the group traditional Alutiq dances and songs.
Now the old has been mixed in with the new as the group uses Lydia's teaching and adds new melodies and movement. Boys and girls of all ages and races are able to be a part of the Sea Otter Dancers.
The group has performed for several state and national leaders, in addition to sharing their dances with countless tourists who have visited Seldovia. Additionally, the Dancers have traveled around the Kenai Peninsula to participate in many special occassions and gatherings.