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Y-INDIAN GUIDES/PRINCESSES PROGRAM
The YMCA Indian Program has been helping dads just like you be an important part of their child’s life for 85 years. When you join the Indian Program you will have the opportunity to strengthen your re- lationship and communication with your child. The program provides experiences for parents and children that reinforce their aware- ness to nature, community and family ties. Typical activities include games, songs, camping, ceremonies and adventure. Take the time now to be an important part of your child’s life before it is too late. Just a couple of days a month can make a lifetime of difference to your child.
The YMCA of Orange offers three programs:
Y Indian Guides Fathers and their k-4th sons
Y Indian Princesses Fathers and their k-4th daughters
Y Papooses Mothers or Fathers and their Pre- school Aged Child
Program Goals Include:
Foster Companionship and understanding between parent and child.
Build Self-esteem and personal worth.
Provide a framework to spend enjoyable, constructive, quality time together.
Enhance the quality of family time.
Emphasize the vital role parents play in the growth and development of their child.
SIGNATURE INDIAN PROGRAM EVENTS:
Indian 500 Race: Kids and parents to work together, combining science and creativity to make the perfect pine-wood derby car leading into the all-important and fun filled race weekend, where all of the tribes come together to race.
Pancake Breakfast: A 30 plus-year-old tradition that high- lights teamwork between parents and their children as they work together to make and serve pancakes to members of their community.
Campout: Fall and Spring Campouts are one of the highlights of the year. Campouts are packed with activities, held at full featured camps with cabins, lakes, dining and activity areas.
PROGRAM FEES
All fees below include:
One year membership for father and child(ren), Indian 500 race car and racing fee, One book of ten Pancake Breakfast tickets, Campout fees.
boys or girls rates would be for one campout
boys and girls rates will include two campouts
Indian Guide and Princess campouts are separate
Parent and 1 child: $220
Parent and 2 children: Boys OR girls $290, boys AND girls $330
Parent and 3 children: Boys OR girls $365, boys AND girls $405
Parent and 4 children: Boys OR girls $440, boys AND girls $480
