Many times, scouting is a "drop off" program. A father's involvement with their child in scouting is optional and likely rare with girls. The Y Guides program focuses on strengthening the father-child relationship through activities that allow fathers to spend quality, one-on-one time with their children. It is through these shared experiences together that both father and child grow closer, forming memories that will last a lifetime. There is also no selling or door-to-door fundraising involved within the Y Guides program, as there is in scouting (i.e. cookies, popcorn).