Wellness Programs – Yreka, Happy Camp, Orleans

Our programs in Yreka, Happy Camp, and the Orleans area provide welcoming spaces for youth, adults, and families to gather, learn, and thrive. Designed to support mind, body, and spirit, these programs are hubs for recreation, cultural connection, and community engagement. Highlighting the Karuk way of caring for each other, they include opportunities for creativity, skill-building, physical activity, and cultural exploration. Serving with Heart, the Karuk way, our programs honor the connections that sustain us, our people, our place, and our traditions.

Yreka, CA,
Kahtíshraam Wellness Center

The Kahtíshraam Wellness Center in Yreka is a welcoming space for people of all ages to gather, learn, and connect. Visitors can participate in basketball, regalia and craft classes, movement and fitness activities, after-school programs, and summer enrichment. The center embodies the Karuk values of community care, creativity, and tradition, offering a place to share, celebrate, and grow together. This Year’s Words: Ipit, ítam, Imaan (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow)

Happy Camp, CA

The Happy Camp Wellness Center brings families and the wider community together in a supportive and welcoming space. Programs include Elders Dinners, Family Game Nights, open gym nights, holiday celebrations, and cultural activities. The center strengthens connections across generations while reflecting the Karuk way of caring for each other and the community.

Orleans, CA

Orleans hosts community events in the DNR Community Room and Council Chambers, including youth days, Elders Dinners, game nights, cultural events, and holiday celebrations. These gatherings provide safe, welcoming spaces for all ages to learn, connect, and support one another while honoring Karuk traditions.