Join the Y Guides team to learn more about your first-year in Y Guides. This dads-only training is required for all dads joining a new first-year Crew.   It is important that all first-year dads attend this yearly training, even if they have been in the program before. You will receive information about your yearly supplies, updates about the program and a schedule of events for the year ahead. We are offering this training in-person on three dates and we encourage dads to attend this meeting in-person

YMCA Camp Kanata, Wake Forest
Tues., Sept. 9th 7 - 8 p.m.
13524 Camp Kanata Rd., Wake Forest

Join the Y Guides team to learn more about your first-year in Y Guides. This dads-only training is required for all dads joining a new first-year Crew.   It is important that all first-year dads attend this yearly training, even if they have been in the program before. You will receive information about your yearly supplies, updates about the program and a schedule of events for the year ahead. We are offering this training in-person on three dates and we encourage dads to attend this meeting in-person. 

McKimmon Center, Raleigh
Tues., Sept. 2, 7 - 8 p.m.
1101 Gorman St., Raleigh

Click here to register for Y guides or Pay your program dues 

Calling all third- and fourth-year Dads and Daughters! We're excited to host our annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. Get dressed up, put on those dancing shoes, enjoy a delicious dinner, and join us for an amazing night in Raleigh.

DATES

Sunday, July. 27, 2025

TIME

6 - 8:30 p.m.

LOCATION

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel (4500 Marriott Dr, Raleigh NC 27612)

WHO

Third, Fourth and Fifth-Year Dad/Daughter Pairs

COST

The cost includes a corsage for your daughter, patches, dinner and dancing. 

REGISTER

Register Here!

Cancellation Policy 

Grab your crew and head to Rush Hour Karting!

Trailblazers can participate in fun events like axe throwing, golf and racing simulators and go karts.

Axe Throwing and Go Karts participants must be 13 or older to participate.

This event will be held on Friday, June 20 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Rush Hour Karting, 1021 WCC Lane, Morrisville, NC 27560.

Register Here

Join the Y guides team as we prepare you for your 2025 Spring Outing!

We'll provide details and answers to your questions in the chat for our annual outing to YMCA Camp Sea Gull & Seafarer.

Use the link below to register if you plan to join 

REGISTER HERE

This year’s Captain’s Challenge is all about Being Bold and Being Different!

What does that mean? It’s about stepping outside your comfort zone and doing things you wouldn’t normally do—like trying squid for the first time or picking up a guitar to learn a new song. To complete this year’s Captain’s Challenge, Big Guides and Little Guides must tackle one activity in each category. Finish all tasks by your Spring Outing, and earn the exclusive Captain’s Challenge patch at Camp Sea Gull or Camp Seafarer.

For 2024-25, we challenge you to try four new things across these categories:

1. Food: Taste a food you’ve never tried before.
2. Experiences: Visit a new place, whether it’s a National or State Park, or even another country.
3. Cultural: Explore a different culture by attending a cultural festival or visiting an unfamiliar community.
4. Friends: Introduce yourself to someone new or make a friend you might not have connected with before.

This challenge is about embracing the new, expanding your perspective, and discovering the excitement that comes with boldness and curiosity. Go out there and make it happen! 

Also, if you see Captain Bald Eagle out and about, please be sure to share stories of your bold new experiences with him.

1096 Patterson Rd Broadway NC 27505

Broadway Zoological Park strives to preserve threatened species through education, conservation, and by inspiring others to join in protecting the natural world. The park provides a home to rescued or misplaced animals of the exotic pet trade, furthering knowledge on responsible pet ownership. As a handicap accommodating facility, Broadway Zoological Park aims to secure a family-focused environment for all.

7084 US Highway 64 West Pittsboro, NC 27312

Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm is a working farm that invites visitors to see, touch, and learn about alpacas, while enjoying family and friends in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

We are an alpaca farm that is open year-round to the public.  We are excited to welcome you onto the farm for visiting, learning, fun, and shopping!  Check out our website for more information about visiting the farm. Come spend time with our beautiful, peaceful animals!

https://www.carolinasunshinealpacafarm.com

2816 Erwin Rd Suite 201, Durham, NC 27705

AR Workshop Durham offers your Crew creative and fun crafting activities, from woodworking to canvas projects, led by our expert crafting team. Sign up for our Y Guides Experience and help your Crewmates build confidence and fine motor skills, all while earning a special Crafting patch!

 https://www.arworkshop.com/durham/