Boys and Girls in Grades K-3, Ages 5-9
The Montgomery YMCA Indian Programs are designed to build and strengthen
relationships between Dads and their sons and daughters. Programs provide
opportunities for Dads and their children to grow together.
Tribes
Dads and children are organized in to tribes composed of 6 to 9 children,
usually from the same school or neighborhood. Parents and children attend
meetings together twice a month. The meetings are short and interesting
and are held in members’ homes.
Activities
The program of each tribe varies with the initiative and imagination of
the members. Meetings include games, snacks, stories, and activities. Tribal
activities also include: campouts, outings, handicraft projects, swimming,
parties, and much much more.
Events
Once a month, all participants get together for a big event such as: a camp
out at Camp Chandler, bowling, a pool party, a pine car race, or a daddy/daughter
dance. The fall and spring Pow Wow at YMCA Camp Chandler are the highlights
of the year. Dads and children enjoy an overnight with fun-filled activities
such as archery, Riflery, canoeing and arts and crafts. We have a delicious
fried chicken supper, ice cream social, and a fantastic bonfire ceremony.
Aims
To be clean in body and pure in heart. To be pals forever with my father/son
or father/daughter. To love the sacred circle of my family. To listen while
others speak. To love my neighbor as myself.
Time
Commitment Meetings- 2 hours once or twice per month. Nation Events-2 hours
once a month, usually on a Saturday or Sunday. Program runs August through
April.
Cost
Annual dues are $80.00 per parent/child teepee, which can be made in two
payments-September and January. The Cost is $65.00 per parent/child teepee
for Y’s Choice members.
Coups
Dads and children work together to earn coups. They complete an assigned
task to earn a special patch signifying the task. Tasks offer families an
opportunity to grow and learn together
