Our annual youth program is the Indigenous Arts Summer Encounter, a week-long ceremonial experience for Hispanic, Indigenous, and allied youth where they learn about their Indigenous identity through the vibrant legacy of their traditional arts. 

Local summer camps remain unaffordable and inaccessible for many local youth. Our camp is free because it is funded by generous donors including the City of San Marcos Arts Commission, Cuauhtemoc Hall, Hays County, San Marcos Lions Club, San Marcos UU Fellowship, H-E-B, AMVETS Post 104, Texas Commission on the Arts, and generous contributions from our ICI community. Plus each year we fundraise to buy the necessary art supplies, healthy snacks, for the youth, and stipends for the instructors.