YMCA Indian Guides
Great Coastal Nation 

What is the YMCA Indian Guides?
YMCA Indian Guides program is for Kindergarten through Third Grade Boys.  The Father and Son program was developed in a deliberate way to support the father's vital family role as teacher, counselor and friend to his son.    The slogan, "Pals Forever," means that father and son have a close, enduring relationship in which there is communication, understanding, and companionship. Y-Guides encourages such a relationship by providing a means for father and son to share enjoyable experiences, to observe and learn about one another, and to develop mutual respect. The program is aimed at boys grades K-3 and their fathers.
What is the Great Coastal Nation?
Across the country the Y-Guides program is divided geographically into various "Nations".  The Great Coastal Nation serves the Southern most part of Huntington Beach.  There are approximately 200 children involved in nine different tribes.  A Child's choice of tribe is based on either School area, pre-existing relationships with other Y-Guides, or finding a tribe that shares the same interests and activity level.
How do I join?
Contact Sarah Love at slove@ymcaoc.net or (714) 847-YMCA (9622) x 106
or register online at  the www.ymcaoc.org/yguides_princesses/ygp_registration_links.php <http://www.ymcaoc.net/register06> .

How much does it cost?
Registration requires a $90 annual Family YMCA membership with the West County YMCA. An additional fee of $35 per new child and father / $45 per renewing child and father after October 15 2006 is also required. The program runs from September1st of each year through August 31st of the following year. Registration and fees are due by October 1st each year.  All alumni members will be required to pay all fees on a go forward basis.
Paying YMCA Registration Fees:
Did you know that you can pay Your YMCA sign up fees right over the phone  (714) 847-YMCA or on the website at www.ymcaoc.org/yguides_princesses/ygp_registration_links.php <http://www.ymcaoc.net/register06> . It only takes a minute and will really help out the Great Coastal Nation. It is import to also note that the Y also has a program to help those in financial need. Please speak to the Y directly about this program.

Call 847-9622 x106 and speak with Sarah or Taina to pay by phone.  Or E-mail your name, number of people attending and if it is not already on file, your credit card number to Sarah at slove@ymcaoc.net .   Financial Assistance is available. ( Financial Assistance Request )