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⏰ This weekend. We’re back at Tinicum Park for October 16-18. It’s $30 per family. RSVPs closed Tuesday; the meal & gear sign-up closes Wednesday, October 14, and most slots are still open. Our annual fall rustic tent camping weekend returns to Tinicum Park, where we camped last fall. Three days in the outdoors with the whole circle. 📝 Registration Closed 🍳 Meal & Gear Sign-up Closed Event Details Date: Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2026 Location: Tinicum Park, 963 River Rd, Erwinna, PA 18920, along the Delaware River in Upper Bucks Cost: $30 per family (cash at camp, or Venmo @David-Henderson-195) Who: Dads and kids Register by: Tuesday, October 13 How to Sign Up RSVP with how many are coming: RSVP for Fall Rustic. Pick a meal or gear slot so the weekend comes together: Meal & Gear Sign-up. Meals take two families each, so say what you’re making. Pay $30 per family: cash at camp, or Venmo Dave at @David-Henderson-195. Put “Fall Rustic” and your family name in the note. Dad and Child Event A weekend of rustic tent camping with the classic fall lineup of outdoor activities and competitions. Last year’s lineup included an archery competition, a dodgeball tournament, biking, disc golf, and rocketry. ...

⚠️ Date not set yet. A few of us have gone to the Valley of Fear the past few Octobers. It’s not an official Adventure Guides event, just Firebirds families going together. The interest survey closed Tuesday, October 13, and we’re picking the night now. Check back here for the date. A haunted hayride, a haunted house and a walk-through, about 15 minutes away in Feasterville. Best for kids who like a good scare. ...

Last October we came to Lincoln Financial Field as Team Mac & Cheese, cheered and played all morning, and left with fuller hearts. We’re doing it again. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 is the 25th annual CHOP Buddy Walk® & Family Fun Day, and the YMCA Adventure Guides will be there in team shirts. We’d like you with us. Scan the QR code to join or donate to Team Mac & Cheese, or use the button below. 📝 Join Team Mac & Cheese Register by Friday, October 23 ...

Our fall service project with Bucks County Parks and Recreation is set for Saturday, November 14, back at Tohickon Valley Park where we worked last year. Please RSVP so we can give the county a headcount, and tell us if you can bring a shovel or a mini-sledgehammer. 📝 RSVP Now Register by Wednesday, November 11 Event Details Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Deer Wood Campground, Tohickon Valley Park, 171 Cafferty Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947 (same area as last year) Cost: Free Who: Dads and kids Register by: Wednesday, November 11 Service Project The afternoon comes in two parts. First we clear invasive species from the work area, which is the county’s biggest need, then we plant trees in the space we’ve cleared. The group is also looking at helping fund some of the trees; more on that once the county tells us how many are already covered. ...

Each year the Firebirds shop together for children sponsored through Bethanna. It’s a great way for our kids to learn about giving back. 📝 RSVP Now Register by Wednesday, November 18 Event Details Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Walmart - 299 Valley Gate Dr, Warrington, PA 18976 After shopping: IHOP - 150 Easton Rd, Warrington, PA 18976 for brunch Cost: Donate whatever you can afford: donate on Venmo Register by: Wednesday, November 18 Donation Details Usually we sponsor 4 children at about $75 per child. ...

A hands-on evening to build and paint Pinewood Derby cars, ready to race at the Holiday Party & Pinewood Derby on Saturday, December 5. 📝 RSVP Now Register by Saturday, November 21 Event Details Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Willow Grove YMCA, Multipurpose Room - 3300 Davisville Rd, Hatboro, PA 19040 Cost: Free Who: The whole family; all skill levels welcome Register by: Saturday, November 21, so we can plan supplies About the Event Kids build and paint a small pinewood car, with dads helping on tools and finishing touches. Building a week and a half before the race leaves time to finish painting at home. Last year’s craft night also included Winter Camp T-shirt designs and skit planning; we’ll share if those are on the list again. ...

Our annual Holiday Party and Pinewood Derby. This is a whole-family event: bring spouses, siblings, grandparents, everyone. 📝 RSVP Now Register by Wednesday, December 2 Event Details Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Doylestown YMCA, Large Gym & Studio 1 - 2500 Lower State Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901 Cost: $10 per family Who: The whole family Schedule Pinewood Derby Check-in: 4:30 PM Race start: 5:15 PM Holiday Party Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Pinewood Derby Rules 📄 Download Pinewood Derby Rules (PDF) ...