Looking for more specific Y-Guides, Y-Princess, and Y-Papoose information? The following resources are meant for Chiefs and other volunteer dads to get the information they need to lead an active tribe.

Community Membership Q&A

Chief's Training 2007 Highlights

2008-2009 Tribal Chief Reminders

Award Criteria for Y-Papoose, Y-Guides, and Y-Princesses Tribe Volunteer Officer Descriptions

Unified Tribe Roster Template - Chiefs are responsible for submitting this completed roster to the YMCA program office each year by July 13.

Suggested Tribal Meeting Outline

Traditional Y-Guides/Princess/Papoose Benediction

Links - The following links will redirect you to an outside agency that offers services and merchandise that compliment the Y-Guides program but are not officially endorsed by the YMCA.

The Patch Store - Supplier of Y-Guides, Y-Princess, and Y-Papoose stock program patches and custom event patches. Chiefs, please feel free to use the Patch Store for special patches but remember that the Tuckahoe YMCA stocks standard program patches.

Advantage Emblem - Supplier of custom and stock patches. Chiefs, these can be ordered for special events or recognition on the Tribe or Nation level- use your imagination!

Grey Owl Crafts - Supplier of authentic American Indian headdresses, drums, jewelry and crafts.

J&A Crafts - Supplier of group crafts and other arts and crafts materials that can be used for tribe activities
Nation Resources

Looking for resources to help take your Nation's Longhouse from great to even greater? The following resources are meant for Nation Officers to get the information they need to lead their Nation and plan a fantastic Longhouse.

Camp Site Information and Contacts

Longhouse Game List

Spring 2007 Longhouse Evaluation Results (Excel Spreadsheet)

Nation Chief Reminders for 2008-2009

Nation Volunteer Officers- Each Nation has volunteer dads that step forward to serve as the officers that plan and run the Longhouse. The following document provides descriptions of what is involved in these very important roles. If you are interested in serving as a Nation officer please call 740-9622, ext. 113 for the Y-Guides program office to be put in touch with your Nation's current officers. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to get involved!

Nation Volunteer Officer Descriptions
Campsite Links - The following links will redirect you to an outside agency that manages a public or private campground that is used for Longhouse Camp-outs but is not officially endorsed by the YMCA.
Chickahominy Riverfront Park - James City County, VA

Christopher Run Campground - On Lake Anna in Mineral, VA

Christopher Run Campground - On Lake Anna in Mineral, VA

Westview on the James - Goochland, VA