Tribes

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Nation Chief - David Clarke

My name is David “Big Bow” Clarke and my son is Nathan “Little Arrow” Clarke.  We along with my wife Michelle and daughters Amanda and Faith reside in Aliso Viejo.  This is our third year in the program and I have also spent 5 additional years in the Indian Princess program with my oldest Amanda.  I so value the time the program establishes for just me and my son to spend quality time together.  I also enjoy seeing other fathers and their sons being able to have that time as well and my goal is to do what I can along with this year’s tribe chiefs to make our experiences full of lifetime memories.  Wahoka Chumash!

Medicine Man - Mark Cofano

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YMCA Director - Erin Johnson

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Arapaho

The Arapaho Tribe
Chief: Mike Miele
Area: Laguna Niguel / Moulton

MIGHTY Beaver

Welcome to the South Coast YMCA's Chumash Nation! As Tribe Chief of the Mighty Beavers; Wahoka or Welcome! to you and your family. I am David Shissler, a native of Colorado, an outdoorsman to heart, a Civil Engineer and Administrator by profession. Our family, my wife and our two great kids, live in Laguna Niguel. The Mighty Beaver Tribe has been honored to receive the Chumash Nation's Pride Award in recognition of our spirit, participation, and pride in our Tribe. We welcome Dads who are committed to dedicate quality time with their Sons and actively participate as members of our Tribe. Wahoka!

Mighty Beaver Tribe Page

Blackfoot

The Blackfoot Tribe
Chief: Robert Fitzer
Area: Aliso Viejo

Blackfoot's Page

Chinook

Wahoka!  My name is Daren Lauda, and my Indian Guide name is Long Bow.  I am the Chief of the Mighty Chinook Tribe.  We are a tribe of 13 dads and 17 boys.  I live in Aliso Viejo with my wife, son (Shooting Arrow), and daughter (Little Arrow).  Our tribe consists of kids from Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel.  This is my third year in the Indian Guide program, and my first year in the Indian Princess program.  My children and I love the Y! Guide program, and recommend it to every father.  The time I’ve spent with my children at Y! Guide events has been awesome.  Make the time and join us!

Chinook's Page

CoYOTE

The Coyote Tribe
Chief: Michael Blanchard
Area: Laguna Beach

Dakota

Wahoka!  My name is Phillip Rodas and I am “Chief Tatanka” of the Dakota Tribe.  We are 12 dads leading our 14 sons down a great path of life!  
I live in Aliso Viejo with my wife, daughter and son “Little Chief Tatanka”.  I will build the father & son relationship. Set goals each father will guide their son(s) achieve, setting their confidence level on the right track of life! Our tribe consists of kids from various schools in the area. I have been involved in the Indian Guides program for 1 year now and have thoroughly enjoyed every minute it.  Come join the fun..I promise you will wish you had joined sooner!

Dakota's Tribal Page

Hoopa

The Hoopa Tribe
Chief: Joe Laderer
Area: Aliso Viejo

Hoopa's Page

Juaneno

The Juaneno Tribe
Chief: Dave Graf
Area: Laguna Niguel

Mojave

The Mojave Tribe
Chief: Rajesh “Raj” Divecha
Area: Aliso Viejo

Mojave's Page 

Snake

The Snake Tribe
Chief: Jim Mackel
Area: Laguna Beach

 

Zuni

I'm Bruce Virga, known within the great Chumash Nation as "Searing Eagle" (yeah, I cook). My son Vincent, aka “Crafty Snake” (yup, likes arts and crafts and says that he's cunning) is a happy, intelligent 6-year old. Originally from NYC, my wife Ginger and I have been living the Laguna Beach life since 1990. This is my first year in Y-Guides. I founded the Zuni Tribe after witnessing the wonderful bond my guy-friends developed with their daughters in the Zuni Princess Tribe. Some of those same friends are now enjoying the experience with their sons in our growing tribe. My son and I are honored to share the experience with a few really good guys who proactively make time to spend with their sons. We invite you to grow with us. Wahoka.