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Honoring Tradition, Creating Memories

Welcome to our Adventure Clubs, where we bring families together to explore the outdoors, build lasting connections, and create unforgettable memories. Our clubs are designed to foster a sense of adventure, teamwork, and community among parents and children.

Join us as we embark on new adventures and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Camp with your children for a weekend, once a month, to build community, instill values and create unforgettable memories.

Our Adventure Clubs are rooted in the history and traditions of the YMCA Adventure Guide program, specifically from one of the largest groups in the country our director participated in, led and supported for many years on the west coast.

The season starts in September and is based around the school year. View the Season Calendar

We will have 9 organized campouts and activities in the season, ranging from forests, mountains, lakes and everything in between. You can attend as many campouts as you want.

Our Camp Crews consist of 10-20 dads and are generally grouped by school or neighborhood.

What you will need

You only need basic camping items to enjoy our campouts!

  • Tent, Sleeping bags & Pillows
  • Camp Chairs
  • Water Bottle/Coffee Mug
  • Lanterns/Headlamps
  • Personal items
Limited loaner equipment is available for weekend campouts

Program costs

Each campout has registration fees plus the cost of food and supplies depending on the activity.

Financial Assistance is available for families who need it.

Annual Adventure Club Fee: $100 per family

Average cost per campout: $80-$100 per family

All Meals are included in campout cost for 2024-2025 season.

Typical campout agenda

FRIDAY

Welcome dinner.  
Community dinner for all Camp Crews will be coordinated by CampDads Staff.

SATURDAY

Community breakfast.
CampDads Staff will coordinate all meals for the campout.  Spend quality time with your Camp Crew.

Skill building activities, hikes, games.
Every campout will have different organized outside activities for having fun or building skills.

Bead trading/Appetizers (tradition to build communication skills).
Kids can trade and negotiate with  beads and trinkets to meet others and get them talking while the Dads sample heavy appetizers and time together.

Chief’s challenge.
You get to cheer your Crew Chief in a tournament with a different challenge each campout.

Community Gathering.
Camp Crews come together to celebrate our kids with live music, skits, dance parties, and life lessons.

Movie (optional).
Some campouts have a movie for the kids. Grab a blanket and enjoy.

Fundraiser (optional for dads).
Dads can participate in activities to raise funds for our Adventure Outreach program, which benefits single-parent families and those in need of financial assistance.

Midnight Meat.
For those who stay up, a tasty midnight snack that never disappoints. From wagyu sliders to ribs, lobster or just tacos, there is something for everyone. 

SUNDAY

TreadLightly! hike and cleanup.
An activity to teach the kids to leave the campground better than they found it.

Closing ceremony.
Reflect on our weekend, and say so long till next time.

2024-25 Adventure Club Season Calendar

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