Y-Adventure Guides at Camp Weaver
Save your bunk now for the Adventure Guides/Princesses SPRING CAMPOUT on April 25th - 27th. You can register by calling Camp Weaver at 697-0525 or faxing your registration form to 697-0596.
Friends Forever
To foster understand and companionship between parent and child
The YMCA Adventure Guides is for FATHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN,
AGES 5 THROUGH 12. Fathers and children attend all program
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As a member of YMCA Adventure Guides, you will have the
opportunity to develop a stronger relationship with your child
by joining a unique “Circle” with whom you’ll
participate in activities like games, camping trips, ceremonies
and family adventures. You and your child will take a journey
of discovery and learning.
Throughout this journey the Adventure Guide compass points-family,
nature, community, fun and the YMCA character values-will provide
sense of direction and inspiration for activities.
As a member, you will be able to participate in larger scale
activities such as weekend campouts, parties or parades. Conducting
group exercises in the Circle fosters leadership, problem solving,
group work skills and a sense of commitment to larger community-all
of which reinforce the YMCA’s pledge to build strong
kids, strong families, and strong communities.
Once you join the program you can either 1) select your own
circle, 2) have one suggested, or 3) create your own circle
of 8-10 father/child pairs.
Circles have monthly meetings in member’s homes; they
plan and do activities and arts and crafts projects. In addition
to circle meetings, each month there is an Federation Event
where all members of the program come together and participate.
To view those activities check the Schedule
of Events for this year. |
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“No gift you ever give your
son or daughter will mean as much as the time you spend with
him or her.” |
AIMS OF THE PROGRAM |
- To be clean in body & pure in heart
- To be friends forever with my dad/son/daughter
- To love the sacred circle of my family
- To listen while others speak
- To love my neighbor as myself
- To respect the traditions and beliefs of all people
- To seek & preserve the beauty of Our Creator’s
work in forest, field & stream
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“Y-Adventure Guides lets our daughter
have time with her dad away from the rest of the family.
She really enjoys this special, one-on-one time.”
COST
$65 Father with one child. $15 for each additional child. YMCA members receive a $5 discount
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YMCA Adventure Guides Registration Form
YMCA Program Waiver
Adventure Guide T-Shirts
Adventure Guide Vests
Patches & More Patches
Y-Adventures FAQs
WHAT IS ADVENTURE GUIDES?
It is a program to help fathers (Guides) and their children (Explorers)
build strong lasting relationships. They do this by spending quality
time together doing fun activities.
HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED?
Two hours a month. Circles meet once or twice a month in the home
of circle members on a rotating basis.
WHEN DO CIRCLES MEET?
All meeting dates and times are chosen by each circle to meet
individual schedules. Most circles meet on a weeknight around
7 PM or on Sunday afternoon.
WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITIES ARE INVOLVED?
Circle meetings include games, songs, stories, crafts, and refreshments.
In addition, each circle plans special activities such as hiking,
campouts, community services, and family outings.
WHAT IF I WANT TO JOIN A FRIEND'S CIRCLE?
Great, as long as the children are in the same age range and
sex.
WHAT IF I AM A SINGLE MOM?
No problem, your child can still participate in the program
with a close male relative or a friend.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Complete this registration form and submit
with your registration fee.
Please make checks payable to YMCA and mail or bring to
YMCA Camp Weaver
4924 Tapawingo Trail
Greensboro, NC 27406
More questions? Contact JJ Woodruff at 336-697-0525 or by email.
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