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You and your tribe are welcome to come on Friday night 10/18/02 and extend
the adventure and fun. I have reserved site number 5 for Friday night
10/18/02. Teepees need to arrive before 7:00 p.m. I do not need a head
count. Please see the flyer and directions, and plan accordingly. 2. Please bring wood. If everyone bring a log or two, we can have "big smoke signals." At Morrow Mountain, it's three dollars per bundle. 3. The Ranger would prefer to not have signs directing teepees and tribes to our group. The rangers and the permanent signage will direct the nation. We are at site 5 and 6. 4. Canoes are available on Saturday and Sunday. Three dollars for a hour and one dollar for each additional. They are running now weather permitting and will not run if the lake level drops. 5. The Sunday morning ( 10 a.m. on 10/20/02) Animal Presentation will occur at the Ranger station approximately one mile from our site. He recommending driving there. |
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Minutes from latest longhouse
meeting Thars
bears out thar Ben
and I were on a side trail hiking down the mountain to the The
ranger said it was probably at least a 300 lb bear but we (luckily) blue ridge picture from 6,684 feet up at the summit:
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the YMCA- Guide/Princess Program Y- Guides/Princesses, sponsored by the YMCA, is a program designed to bring fathers and their children together to build strong, lasting relationships. They do this by spending quality time together doing fun activities. Fathers and children 5-14 years of age are eligible to participate. Fathers and sons age 5 to 8 participate in the "Braves" Program. Fathers and daughters age 5 to 8 participate in the "Princess" Program. Each program gives child and father the chance to participate in a variety of activities at a time in the child's life that can help shape their early growth experiences. For girls and boys ages 9 to 14 and their fathers, the Y-Trailblazers program is continues to build on the relationships started in the Princess and Braves programs by emphasizing activitie that nurture wisdom, physical health, spiritual growth and service to others. Although many Y- Braves and Princesses graduate to Trailblazers, prior participation is not required. Members of each program are placed in "Tribes" with each tribe consisting of 8-12 father/child pairs that live in the same area. Tribes meet once or twice a month at each members homes on a rotating basis. Tribes can also participate in outings together such as picnics, field trips, campouts and more. Meeting dates, times and activities are determined by the tribe to fit into everyone's schedule. Tribal meetings provide a forum for spending time together, telling stories, playing games, making crafts and other activities. Trailblazers are not placed into tribes. This is one large co-ed group that participates in one adventurous activity per month. The YMCA sponsors Federation Events which include all of the tribes. These include a Spring and Fall Longhouse (weekend campout), Thanksgiving Day Parade, Winter Sleepouts, Princess Date Nights and more. To enhance the experience for the child and the father, members usually take names, many wear leather vests to display their names and activiy patches, the children perform services and crafts to earn "feathers" and tribes use drums, chief's headdresses and other -oriented items to create an atmosphere of excitement and enjoyment for everyone. The YMCA provides stories and activity suggestions that are inspirational and promote fun, fellowship and self-worth. What
is Guides? What
kinds of activities are involved? How
do I join? How
much does it cost? What
if I'm a single mom? Can
we join a friend’s tribe? How
do I find out if there are any tribes in my area? |
