Indian Guides gives you a structured, proven framework to put your phone down, get outside, and build the relationship with your son that both of you will treasure forever.
Between work, school, screens, and everything else — the moments just slip by. Boys grow up fast. The years when they want to hang out with dad are shorter than any of us want to admit.
Indian Guides solves this by building dedicated dad-son time right into your calendar — with adventures they'll never forget.
10+ events per year — camping, sports, building, racing. It's already planned; just show up.
A community of other dads figuring out the same thing. Your son gets brothers. You get friends.
Ceremonies, patches, names, and rituals that make your son feel special and part of something bigger.
Getting involved is easy. We welcome new families year-round, and we'll help you find the perfect tribe of dads and sons near you.
Tell us your name, your son's age, and your neighborhood. We'll match you with an existing tribe or help you start a new one.
Come to one meeting or event with no commitment. Meet the dads, meet the boys, see if it's a good fit. 9 out of 10 families who visit stick around.
Once you're ready, register online. Season fees range from $95–$160 and cover all 10+ events for the year.
One of the most fun traditions! Dad and son each choose a Native American-inspired name that represents their character. This name sticks for life.
Show up for the first event. The only regret new families ever have is waiting too long to join.
Fill this out and we'll reach out within 48 hours with info about tribes near you — no commitment required.
We joined when my son was 5. He's 10 now and still talks about his Indian name — "Swift Fox" — with the same pride he had the day he chose it. This program changed our relationship.
I was skeptical at first. I'm not an "outdoors person." But my son grabbed my hand on the first campout and said "Dad, this is the best day of my life." I've been all-in ever since.
The Pinewood Derby alone is worth the entire season fee. The two weekends we spent building that car together — no phones, just sandpaper and paint and bad jokes — are irreplaceable.
My son used to be shy around other kids. After one year in Indian Guides, he has 12 best friends and a confidence I never expected. The tribe community is unlike anything else.
The winter campout nearly killed me (it was 24 degrees). But watching my 8-year-old roar with laughter around the fire at midnight, absolutely fearless — best $120 I ever spent.
We moved to DFW not knowing anyone. Indian Guides gave us an instant community — for both me and my son. Six of those families are now our closest friends.
The 2026–2027 season is open. Don't let another year pass by.