YMCA Trailblazers
Table Rock 2005
Chimney rock 2004
The Trailblazer Program help a father and son / daughter develop a close and enduring relationship by providing a means to share enjoyable experiences, to observe and learn about one another and to develop mutual respect.
Meeting Note:
Unless otherwise noted all Monthly Trailblazer Meetings will be held at the YMCA on Sumter Street at 7:00PM.
December
2nd-Christmas Parade(F)
14th - Monthly Meeting (Ronnie and Doug Host)
15th - Caroling
(Richard Hosts)
January
11th - Monthly Meeting
(Normand and Marty Host)
19th - Lock in @ NW YMCA
(Richard and Larry Host)
26th - Pool Pow Wow(F) @ NEW North East YMCA
February
1st - Monthly Meeting
(Matt and Steve Host)
8th-10th Ski Trip
(Michael and Stuart Host)
F - Family Event
TBD - To Be Determined
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The YMCA Trailblazers program is a continuation for older children of the YMCA YAdventure Guide program, formerly known as the YIndian Program.. Y-Trailblazers offers children fourth through sixth grades, more challenging and varied experiences, while teaching leadership and responsibility. Father / child pairs will be placed in small groups called Clubs based upon sex, grade, school, geographic area, and / or special requests. Clubs will meet once a month in a member's home, where the kids will assume the planning, organization and operation of the Club meetings. Dads will assist in training their children to lead the Club and ensure the Club's overall success. Club meetings will consist of planning Club events, setting Club goals, collecting Club dues for outings and activities, and discussing service projects for their community. Service to the community and the YMCA is an important aspect of the Y-Trailblazer program. Once a month, the Y-Trailblazer Council will host an event for all Clubs, such as rock climbing, tree planting, bike rides, campouts and water rafting trips. Through all of these activities and events,
Y-Trailblazers help strengthen the family and foster the relationship between father and child.