Family Programs

We have designed the Y-Indian program to assist you and your child on your journey of discovery. While activities with the whole family are important, we see tremendous value in supporting and strengthening the ability of a parent and his or her child to communicate at an early age in ways that are caring, honest, respectful and responsible. We seek to encourage you as a parent to "get to know your kid while your kid is still a kid" Parent/child pairs are grouped together by school, grade and geographical regions. Members host meetings at their homes throughout the year.

The majority of tribe placement occurs in the fall, but we can usually add members throughout the year. If you are interested in starting your own tribe please contact the YMCA for tribal information and support. Tribe chiefs attend monthly Federation Meetings.



Y-Papooses (Preschool)

Moms/dads and their pre-school child will enjoy monthly meetings, fun arts and crafts and field trips with other parents and their children. 

Field trips may include:
• Bowling Day
• Snow Day at Frazier Park
• Fall and Spring camps by the lake and/or beach
• Zoo Day


Y-Indians / Princesses (K - 3rd Grade)

This program is designed to foster a strong relationship between a parent and their children, as well as develop friendships with others through monthly activities that use a Native American theme. Enjoy fun, snacks, stories, and more during monthly meetings. A special induction ceremony is held at the Fall Camp.

Activities may iunclude:
• Riding
• Miniture Golf
• Community service projects
• Crafts and Games

Federation Events may include:
• Square or Formal Dances
• Pinewood Derby
• Tiger Woods Charity Golf Tournament
• Y Indian Olympics
• Fall, Winter, and Spring Camps.


Y-Trailblazers (4th - 6th Grade)

Y-Trailblazers provides challenging and varied experiences, while teaching leadership and responsibility through group clubs that utilize a Western theme. Join other parent/child pairs for Club meetings, fun, fantastic events and outings. Children assume the planning, organization and operation of the Club’s monthly meetings with assistance from the dads. Children plan events, set goals, collect dues for outings and activities, and discuss service projects for their community and/or YMCA. Once a month, the Y-Trailblazer Council will host an event for all Clubs.

Activities may iunclude:
• Working cooperatively on skills and knowledge to earn skills patches
• Fall, Winter and Spring Camps
• Soap Box Derby
• River Rafting
• Community service projects