• A National Program through the YMCA that has been around for over 80 years.

  • The program is active from September through June

  • A great program to spend time with your children doing activities you both enjoy.

  • A program voluntarily run by parents, so you know it must be easy (no cookies, magazines or wrapping to sell) and with minimal time commitment that is flexible.

  • Separate girls & boys programs for children ages 5-9. Additional programs for children 10-14.

  • A program that provides a framework to meet the mutual needs of parents and children for spending enjoyable, constructive, and quality time together.

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Sample of activities:

  • Camping
  • Pinewood Derby
  • Swimming
  • Crafts
  • Boating
  • Bowling
  • Movies
  • Archery
  • Snow Tubing & Skiing
  • Sleepover at Tourist Attractions
  • Circle Meetings

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What program is right for you?

Girls

Boys

We have close to 200 Dads and children participating. Within each gender/age group, there are multiple smaller groups.

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Time/Cost Commitment?

  • Typically 1 meeting per month (September through June). Usually one hour in duration.
  • Rotate which Dad brings a snack and craft to the monthly meeting. Often ends up that Dad needs to bring craft/snack just once/year.
  • Each month, there is typically one major event (offered to the entire gender/age group). Attendance is optional (pay only if you plan on going), but each event is highly recommened, since you will have a great time with your child.
  • Cost to join program through the North Penn YMCA
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How to Join?
Please fill out the attached form and bring it to the North Penn YMCA.
Adventure Guide registration form

If you are interested in joining or finding out information about the program or about a particular circle, please call Dan Silverman at 215-368-1601 x220, email dans@northpennymca.org

About the Circles

About Camping

Ø A National Program through the YMCA that has been around for over 80 years.

Ø The program is active from September through June

Ø A great program to spend time with your children doing activities you both enjoy.

Ø A program voluntarily run by parents, so you know it must be easy (no cookies, magazines or wrapping to sell) and with minimal time commitment that is flexible.

Ø Separate girls & boys programs for children ages 5-9. Additional programs for children 10-14.

Ø A program that provides a framework to meet the mutual needs of parents and children for spending enjoyable, constructive, and quality time together.