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The Findlay YMCA's Y-Guides program focuses on strengthening the father-child relationship through one-on-one activities. It’s through these shared experiences that fathers and their children grow closer and form memories that last a lifetime.
WHO PARTICIPATES?
Y-Guides is for dads and their children ages 5-13. The participants form tribes with others in their community. These tribes are typically composed of seven to nine father/child pairs and meet twice per month.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
The Y-Guides program is action-oriented! Tribes meet twice per month. One meeting is in a member's home with fun activities such as games, crafts, and stories. The other meeting allows tribes to organize monthly outings such as camping, community service projects, hiking, cookouts and much more. Both the father and child receive feather awards and patches for their accomplishments.
SPECIAL Y GUIDES EVENTS
In addition to the regular activities, all Y-Guides tribes can participate in various larger events throughout the year. Check out our events page to see what our calendar looks like for the upcoming year! For a quick look, here are important events with dates and locations:
| Event | Date | Location |
| Open House - Bounce House & More! | Saturday, Sept. 21st | Downtown YMCA |
| Fall Campout & Induction | October 26th-27th | Camp Berry |
| Findlay Halloween Parade | October 29th | Downtown/Main Street |
| Ice Skating | November 3rd | The Cube |
| Ninja Fitness Training | December 7th | XT Fitness |
| Private Swim Party | January 5th | Downtown YMCA |
| Winter Campout | Jan. 31st-Feb. 2nd | Camp Wilson |
| Annual Pinewood Derby Races | March 8th | Downtown YMCA |
| Spring Activity | April 5th | Sky Zone |
| Spring Campout | May 16th-17th | Camp Berry |
| Toledo Mud Hen's Baseball Game | June 7th | 5/3 Field, Toledo |
Father and child attendance together is mandatory for participation in meetings, outings, and activities.
To register, contact Sports & Camp Director Jerry McNamee at jmcnamee@findlaymca.com or (419) 422-4424.