Welcome Back for 2008-2009!

Welcome to the web site of the Big Bear Expedition of the YMCA Adventure Guides program for the 2008-2009 season. We are affiliated with the Southwest YMCA in Saratoga, California. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact one of the individuals listed in the 'Contacts' section below.

Events Calendar

Date	Event	Location
1/10/2009	Natural Bridges Butterfly Walk	Natural Bridges State Park, Santa Cruz
2/8/2009	Trampoline (Kougars)	Sky High, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
2/28/2009	USS Hornet (Badgers)	USS Hornet Museum, Alameda
3/28/2009	Pinewood Derby (RT Hawks and Badgers) click here for rules.	Saratoga YMCA, Quito Road Checkin @ 2:30, race @ 3:30PM
4/19/2009	Day Hike (Wolverines)	Sanborn Park, Saratoga (map) Click here for ZIP file with photo scavenger hunt files.
5/16/2009	Kayaking (Grizzlies)	TBD
5/29-5/31/2009	Spring Roughout	Sunset Beach State Park
TBD	Stargazing	TBD

Overview

The YMCA program is for sons (K-4th Grade, 5th Grade optional) and their fathers. Our objective is to provide an environment within which sons and their fathers can spend meaningful time together and also have fun. For additional information about the program, please review our simple summary and this YMCA document. There is also a YMCA web site for this program.

The expedition is organized into circles that hold monthly meetings in the homes of their members. In addition, the expedition also sponsors monthly expedition events (such as campouts, rock climbing, and so on) that all members are invited to attend.

News

The Southwest YMCA has started a Trailblazers expedition. It is in effect a follow-on program for 5th to 7th grade boys and girls and their dads. However, the new Quicksilver Expedition does include some 4th graders, as well as some who were never in the Adventure Guides program. Click here for information about joining.

Last Update: 22 Oct 2008.