Adventure Guides

Adventure Guides/Parent-Child Weekends
In YMCA Adventure Guides, the focus is on the parent’s role as a guide in a child’s life.  This program is designed for a parent and their child in Alt. Kindergarten-3rd grade.  Adventure Guides (parents) and Explorers (children) meet in small Circles & participate in Nation Expedition Adventures (e.g., overnight camp outs at Camp, Pinewood Derby Races, sporting events, etc.) once a month through the school year. 
Marion YMCA
Donald Hansen at (319) 365-1044, or by e-mail at uaydhansen@yahoo.com.
Helen G Nassif and Stoney Point YMCAs
Please contact YMCA Camp Wapsie 435-2577 or by e-mail at camp@crmetroymca.org.

Visit the adventure guides website and see even more information regarding this rewarding program.

Trailblazers/Trailmates
The Trailblazer program is similar to the Adventure Guide programs although the activities and outings are geared for older children.  For parents with children in 4th through 7th grade the opportunity continues with more advanced, independent activities in the Trailblazers/Trailmates Program.  It is a great opportunity to together discover new activities and experiences. For more information contact YMCA Camp Wapsie 435-2577 or by e-mail at camp@crmetroymca.org.