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Guides/Princesses/Blazers/Mates
Fostering father/child relationships...
No gift you give your son or daughter will mean as much as the time you spend with him or her. And you'll find that you treasure those moments, as well.
The YMCA Y-Guides and Princess programs are for boys and girls in the first through third grades and their dads. Tribes are composed of seven to nine fathers and their sons or daughters. Tribes meet twice a month in a member’s home with fun activities.
Upon reaching fourth grade, many Guides and Princesses continue in the YGP program as Trailblazers and Trailmates, respectively. Tribes mostly participate in group outings throughout the year, including Camp Rockmont in the Fall and season ending Spring Outing.
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D.C. or Bust! Sign up now for a Capitol trip...
The whole family can enjoy a special Y-Guides/Princess weekend in the Nation's capital August 1-3. Travel roundtrip by luxury motor coach, Raleigh to Washington. Stay two nights at the Embassy Suites in Old Towne Alexandria. Watch the Nationals play ball in their new stadium Friday evening and tour the monuments Saturday night. You'll be home Sunday afternoon. All for $175 per person. Contact Andrew "Salty Dog" Plyler (919-582-2265) for more information or to reserve space for your family.
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Important Fall meetings announced...
LONGBOW COUNCIL
We will have our Fall Longbow Council Potluck Dinner/Meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 6:30. The meeting will be held at the YMCA of the Triangle Association Resource Center (ARC). The ARC is located at 801 Corporate Center Dr in Raleigh. The ARC is located on the 2nd floor of the Arcadis Building. We will provide drinks, napkins, plates, and utensils. We need each of you guys to provide a dish based upon the breakdown below. We will be talking about our needs for the fall season. We will also be giving out the new LBC hats and patches for the 2008-2009 season.
Meat (i.e. Bojangles Chicken): Dads with last names S-Z
Vegetable: Dads with last names H-R
Dessert: Dads with last names A-G
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TRIBAL CHIEFS
The Fall Chief’s Meeting will be held at 7pm on August 5, 2008 at the RBC Center, located on Trinity Road in Raleigh. We have a change of location for the meeting within the arena. We will be sitting in the arena bowl for the meeting. We will be in Sections 103-105. Please park in the VIP parking lot and walk to the west sections 103-105. We will be discussing this year’s upcoming events, and specifics about age-appropriate activities for your tribe. You will also want to pick up your tribal packet. Be the first to sign up your tribe to walk in the (Second Year tribes only) the Raleigh Christmas Parade. We will also have the Third Year Lottery for the Fall Outing Overnight Trip at Camp Kanata. We are looking forward to a big turnout. This is a meeting you do not want to miss. If you are unable to attend please send a representative from your tribe.
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NEW DADS!
Two informational/sign-up Dads Only meetings will be held Tues., August 19, 7pm at Hope Valley Country Club in Durham and on Tues., Sept. 9, 7pm at the Jane S. McKimmon Center on the NC State campus in Raleigh. .Foster your relationship with your son or daughter by joining the Y-Guides & Princesses. It's never too early to start planning that first year tribe. Kindergartners - get ready for first grade and your first year of Guides/Princesses. . .
Fall into Camp Rockmont & Camp Kanata!
Camp Rockmont bunk space still available Sept. 5-7, & Sept. 12-14. Aug. 22-24 bunk space is full and Sept. 5-7 is going fast. Tent City wide open all weekends. Registration began June 16, and the cost will be $110 per person ($220 per pair). The registration period will end on Friday, August 10, so sign-up early because space is limited. We have 425 cabin spaces, and 175 tent city spaces available each weekend. NOTE: Dues must be paid in full before registering for Rockmont or white water rafting trip. . . . . Dues payment information here.
And as if we did not already offer an action packed weekend at Camp Rockmont, we will have an optional Friday white water rafting trip on the French Broad River as an added bonus. The rafing trip costs $75 per person and includes Thursday night stay at Rockmont, transportation and lunch on the river. To make reservations for the rafting trip, call Buddy Fowler at 919-847-0445. Don't miss this opportunity tocreate some
lasting memories with your child! NOTE: This outside vendor trip requires payment separately from dues and/or Rockmont registration fees.
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Camp Rockmont Registration
Whitewater Rafting Registration
We hope that everyone is getting excited about the upcoming fall season! The Camp Kanata Fall Outing for 1st-3rd Year Guides and Princesses is an awesome way to kick-start a great year with the tribe. Our program is blessed with large numbers of dads and kids, and because we have such big groups we made some exciting changes to the Fall Outing last year. We are continuing to have a separate 3rd Year Fall Outing each weekend. The 1st & 2nd Year Fall Outings will remain the same as in the past.
Nov. 1 & 2 - Princesses (A-M)
Nov. 8 & 9 - Princesses (N-Z)
Nov. 15 & 16 - 3rd Year Guides (A-M)
Nov. 22 & 23 - 3rd Year Guides (N-Z)
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Special events planned for Third Years...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DADDY/DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT
The 2008 Daddy Daughter Date Nights will be held at the Crabtree Valley Marriot on Sunday, Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, and Oct. 12. This will be a great chance to take your favorite little girl out for dinner and dancing. The cost of the Date Night is $72 per pair, and includes dinner for two, dancing, a corsage, and patches. Registration has started and will end on Friday, Sept. 12th. Dues have to be paid at the time you register your tribe for the Date Night. Please register early because space is very limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . More Information
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GUIDES' POW-WOW
Can you survive two nights in the wilderness? If you are up for the challenge, join us at BW Wells Campground on Friday, September 26-Sunday, September 28. We will be braving the elements while we explore Falls Lake on foot and on the water. The cost is $10 per pair and registration started June 16. Dues have to be paid at the time you register your tribe for the Pow-Wow. Register early because space is limited! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .More Information
Don't Forget to Pay Your 2008-2009 Dues!
Program dues are vital to the livelihood of our program. They allow us pay for all of the patches and program supplies. They pay for the staff and allow us to continue to keep the cost down on many of the events like Fall Outing and Spring Outing. We are counting on all you chiefs to help make sure that we get all the dues in for the upcoming season. NOTE: Dues must be paid before registering for any Fall events (Camp Rockmont, Date Night, etc.).
Are you up for the Challenge of your LIFE?
Join WakeMed and the YMCA of the Triangle as we kick off the Healthy Balance Challenge. It’s not a diet program or structured exercise plan, but a simple approach to life that gives you, your family and your tribe fun and innovative ideas for creating a healthier way of living. You can even get patch!
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Nation Calendar
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| August 1-3 |
Family D.C. Trip - Washington, DC |
| Aug. 5 - 7pm |
Fall Chief's Meeting, RBC Center |
| Aug. 7 - 6:30pm |
Fall LBC Pot Luck Meeting, YMCA ARC |
| Aug. 19 - 7:00pm |
New Dad's Info Meeting, Durham - Hope Valley C.C. |
| Aug. 22 |
Blazers/Mates Whitewater Rafting - French Broad River |
| Aug. 22-24 |
Blazers/Mates Fall Outing - Camp Rockmont |
| Sept. 5 |
Blazers/Mates Whitewater Rafting - French Broad River |
| Sept. 5-7 |
Blazers/Mates Fall Outing - Camp Rockmont |
| Sept. 9 |
New Dads' Meeting & Sign-Up - McKimmon Center, NC State |
| Sept. 12 |
Blazers/Mates Whitewater Rafting - French Broad River |
| Sept. 12-13 |
Blazers/Mates Fall Outing - Camp Rockmont |
| Sept. 21 |
3rd Year Princess Date Night - Crabtree Marriott, Raleigh |
| Sept. 26-28 |
3rd Year Guides Pow-Wow - BW Wells Campground, Falls Lake |
| Sept. 28 |
3rd Year Princess Date Night - Crabtree Marriott, Raleigh |
| Oct. 4 |
Wolfpack Men's Soccer Match - NC State, Raleigh |
| Oct. 5 |
3rd Year Princess Date Night - Crabtree Marriott, Raleigh |
| Oct. 12 |
3rd Year Princess Date Night - Crabtree Marriott, Raleigh |
| Sat., Nov. 1 |
Fall Outing: 3rd Year Princesses (Tribes A-M) - Camp Kanata |
| Sun., Nov. 2 |
Fall Outing: 1st & 2nd Year Princesses (Tribes A-M) - Camp Kanata |
| Sat., Nov. 8 |
Fall Outing: 3rd Year Princesses (Tribes N-Z) - Camp Kanata |
| Sun., Nov. 9 |
Fall Outing: 1st & 2nd Year Princesses (Tribes N-Z) - Camp Kanata |
| Sat., Nov. 15 |
Fall Outing: 3rd Year Guides (Tribes A-M) - Camp Kanata |
| Sun., Nov. 16 |
Fall Outing: 1st & 2nd Year Guides (Tribes A-M) - Camp Kanata |
| Sat., Nov. 22 |
Fall Outing: 3rd Year Guides (Tribes N-Z) - Camp Kanata |
| Sun., Nov. 23 |
Fall Outing: 1st & 2nd Year Guides (Tribes N-Z) - Camp Kanata |
| Dec. 2 |
Skate Night - Jellybeans, Raleigh & Cary |
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| Jan. 10 |
Polar Bear Swim - Cary YMCA |
| Jan. 17 |
Winter Inning - The Gizmo Guys, Memorial Auditorium |
| Jan. 17 |
Polar Bear Swim - Cary YMCA |
| Feb. 3 |
Skate Night - Jellybeans, Raleigh & Cary |
| Feb. 21 |
Polar Bear Swim - Alexander, Finley and Kerr YMCA |
| March 21 |
Polar Bear Swim - Alexander, Finley Kerr YMCA |
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