🪶 Est. 1987 · Wichita Nation · DFW Metroplex

Fathers & Sons
Pals Forever

"A man never stands so tall as when he kneels to help his son."

35+
Years Strong
200+
Active Families
11
Events Per Year
5
State Parks
Wichita Nation Patch
Boys climbing trees

Spring Campout 🌳

Boys doing crafts at campout

Campout Crafts 🎨

Boys on trail hike

Fall Campout 🥾

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Upcoming Events

From bowling alleys to mountain summits — every event is a new adventure for you and your son.

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📅 September 20, 2026
Bowling & Arcade

Kick off the season with strikes, spares, arcade games and fun! All tribes compete for the coveted Wichita Nation Bowling Championship.

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📅 Oct 9–11, 2026
Opening Campout

The season opener at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Hiking, campfires, and real dinosaur tracks along the Paluxy River. Don't miss the Big Chief ceremony!

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📅 Nov 13–15, 2026
Fall Campout

Late November brings cooler weather and stunning fall foliage to Lake Ray Roberts State Park. Kayaking, fishing, and lakeside campfires await.

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📅 TBD
Brahmas Hockey Night

Cheer on the Texas Brahmas at NYTEX Sports Centre! Special group seating, player meet-and-greet, and autograph signings for the boys.

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📅 Jan 24, 2027
Pinewood Derby

Dads and sons design, carve, and race pine block cars down the official track. Speed, strategy, and craftsmanship — only one car wins the trophy!

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📅 Feb 19–21, 2027
Winter Campout

Bundle up for our winter adventure at Mineral Wells State Park! Hot cocoa, night hikes, and stargazing make this campout unforgettable.

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📅 TBD
Rock Climbing Day

Indoor climbing adventure at Summit Climbing Gym. Beginners and seasoned climbers all welcome — instructors guide every team to the top!

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📅 Apr 2–4, 2027
Spring Campout

Fort Richardson State Park comes alive in spring! History, hiking along Lost Creek Reservoir, and some of the best campfire food of the season.

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📅 TBD
Rocket Day

Dads and sons build model rockets over two weekends, then launch them at a local field. Altitude, style, and safe recovery — all judged for prizes!

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📅 May 14–16, 2027
Family Campout

End the season in style at Murray State Park, Oklahoma! Awards, memories, and the Big Chief passing ceremony. Families welcome for Sunday morning.

Building Bonds That Last a Lifetime

The DFW Indian Guides Wichita Nation is part of a proud tradition of fathers and sons spending meaningful time together through shared adventures, outdoor experiences, and community service.

Our program draws on Native American traditions of respect, brotherhood, and connection to the natural world. Boys form "tribes" with their dads and closest friends, earning patches, participating in ceremonies, and growing into confident young men.

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Brotherhood

Lifelong friendships forged around campfires and shared adventures.

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Nature

State parks, hiking trails, and the great outdoors as our classroom.

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Tradition

Honoring Native American values of respect, humility, and courage.

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Family

Creating the memories your son will tell his own children about.

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Past Adventures

Every campout, every race, every launch — captured forever.

Camping

Spring Campout 2025

Fort Richardson State Park · 47 families · 3 days of pure fun

Winter Campout

Winter Campout 2025

Mineral Wells · 28°F overnight · Legendary!

Rocket Day

Rocket Day 2025

23 rockets launched · 3 recovered perfectly

Pinewood Derby

Pinewood Derby 2025

Champion: Team Thunderhawk · 34 racers

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing Day 2025

Summit Climbing · First-time climbers conquered the wall!

Tribes of the Wichita Nation

Each "tribe" is a small group of dads and sons from the same neighborhood or school who share adventures together.

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Thunderhawks

8 families · Plano

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Grizzly Paw

6 families · Frisco

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Iron Wolf

7 families · Allen

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Red Fox

5 families · McKinney

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Buffalo Thunder

9 families · Carrollton

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Running Deer

6 families · Richardson

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