We serve the northern area of Broward County, Florida. The goal of this program is to create opportunities for fathers and sons to spend quality time together in activities that will build strong bonds between parent and child, and create lasting memories that will ensure you remain ‘Pals Forever’. There is a parallel organization, the Seminole Nation Native Sons and Daughters ProgramTM, focused on Father-Daughter relationships.
Native Sons and Daughters ProgramTM differs from scouting, sports teams, and many other activities because it is specifically intended to be a parent AND child organization. Our members join the program specifically because father and son want to spend more time together. This program provides a wealth of opportunities and settings to do so. In addition to forming strong parent/child relationships, the program also provides:
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Experiences to see things and do things you otherwise might not: camping in the Everglades, canoeing a wild and scenic river, horseback riding around Sunset Lake, sifting for fossil teeth of giant whale sharks…..
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Opportunities to meet other parents and children and make lasting friendships. To join in a large circle of friends you have much in common with and will enjoy sharing with (parents as much as kids)
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Chances to learn more about where you live — to see the big and little places that make Florida special, including Lake Wales, Arcadia, Yumatilla, Fruitland Park, Fish Eating Creek, and many more.
The success of the program hinges on the continued commitment of fathers to expend time and effort. Once again this is a parent AND child activity. It is an ongoing commitment to set aside time for Tribe and Nation events, as well as projects you and your son have together. As with anything you belong to, the more more you put in to it as a participant, the more you get out of it. For those willing to make a bigger commitment, volunteer positions as a Tribal Chief or Nation Officer can be very rewarding.
The program is open to boys, Kindergarten through 6th grade and their Dads. The annual program fee is on a per-family basis – regardless of how many kids you have in the program.