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The
Kiowas and the
Tonkawas are the two tribes at Camp Mystic.
On the first night of camp, a ne w
camper draws either a red slip (Tonkawa)
or a blue slip (Kiowa)
to determine whether she will spend the evening on Tonk Hill
or Kiowa Hill. The tribal system provides new campers
with an instant sense of belonging at camp. The tribe
also gives campers of all ages the opportunity to contribute
to their team by cheering, painting signs, playing in
competitive games, or encouraging their tribe sisters to
excel.
  The tribe traditions, which have been handed
down since Mystic’s beginning, help to emphasize team spirit, fun
competition and good sportsmanship.
The tribe system at Mystic provides a wonderful opportunity to
teach young girls good sportsmanship. After each game, the losing
tribe commends the winning tribe who, in turn, compliments the
losing tribe. Campers from opposite
tribes pair up after each game and go up to Chapel Hill to pray.
 Each camper
aspires to receive her tribe letter at the end of camp. To
earn their tribe letters, campers must abide by the tribe training
rules and receive favorable reports from their activity and cabin
counselors, as well as their tribe captain.
 Campers are also
assigned Big and Little Sisters in their tribes. This
program is mutually beneficial for older and younger campers
alike. Big sisters learn to serve as good role models,
guiding and comforting their little sisters, who benefit greatly
from this nurturing relationship.
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