The camp was established in 1981[3] and it ran each summer and native American children would learn about their culture and traditions.

[4] The camp ran for years and it was documented by a folklorist named Kay Young who witnessed Vanderburg preparing, cooking and eating Camus roots.

[5] The reservation had "No Trespassing" signs but still children who were not just Native Americans were attracted to Vanderburg's tented camp.

It is organised by Salish Kootenai College as part of their courses in Native American Studies.

The skills taught include basket weaving, beading, dyeing, traditional jewellery, and the manufacture of arrow heads, flutes and drums.