USS Midway
Top Gun
- Circle meet
- Monday, October 12, 2026
DADS & SONS · KINDERGARTEN–6TH GRADE
Big climbs.
Campfire nights.
Your crew.
Summits, campouts, and stories you’ll tell for years. Get out there with your son and a crew of local dads and boys.
KNIGHT RANGERS · EST. 2023
Get startedNew or returning? Find the right registration path for your family.
Exciting events every month.
Families can join anytime.
CALIFORNIA IS CALLING
California. Wide open.
Pick your terrain. Find your next adventure.
CATALINA ISLAND
Island bound.
Ocean air, a new shoreline, and a whole island to discover with Dad.
Get startedExplore past expedition destinations
Our circle is part of the Great Coastal Pacific Expedition. Past expedition outings have included:
- Emerald Bay, Catalina Island
- Pali Mountain, Running Springs
- Anza-Borrego Desert
- Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
- Caspers Wilderness Park
- Del Mar Beach, Camp Pendleton
- Newport Dunes
- Kern River, Kernville
ON THE HORIZON · 2026–2027
Next up for the Rangers.
Pick an outing. Meet the crew. Make it happen.
Come for one event or as many as you like.
No upcoming dates are currently listed. Check BAND for the next adventures and circle updates, or contact us to plan your next outing.
More upcoming adventures & meetings
Lucerne Valley
Double Dare Rocket Campout
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- Circle meet
- Rocket Tailgate · Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 12–3 PM
Hollywood
Magic Castle
- Circle meet
- TBD
KNIGHT RANGERS
Circle Team Builder
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- Circle meet
- TBD
O’Neill
The Price is Right
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- Circle meet
- Monday, February 1, 2027
- Council meet
- Thursday, January 28, 2027
Camp Marston
AG Gladiator
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- Circle meet
- Monday, March 15, 2027
Blue Jay
AG Guts
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- Circle meet
- Monday, April 26, 2027
Angels Game
Fear Factor
Tentative · TBD
- Circle meet
- Monday, May 10, 2027
Catalina
Legends of the Hidden Temple
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- Circle meet
- Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Past adventures
Dates may change. Check BAND for member updates or contact us before making plans. Circle meets marked TBD are awaiting confirmation.
Find your registration pathREAL OUTINGS. OUR CREW.
This is what getting out there looks like.
Rock scrambles. Ridgeline hikes. Nights around the fire.
ADVENTURE IS BETTER TOGETHER
Good adventures need a good crew.
Set work and screens aside. Camp, play, and explore with a circle of dads and sons who show up for each other.
Dads join in.
Join in the fun. Give him the time and attention he’ll remember.
Find your crew.
Shared games and traditions build friendships for boys—and for dads.
Bring home a story.
First campout or next big challenge—make it something you share.
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
Find your registration path
Choose the situation that fits your family. Exciting events every month. Join anytime.
Previously registered with another circle or expedition? Contact us first—even if you’ve used a pass before. Please don’t automatically request another Adventure Pass.
NEW TO ADVENTURE GUIDES
Our first dads-and-sons event
Brand-new Adventure Guides families can request an Adventure Pass to try their first dads-and-sons event before signing up for the season. Confirm the outing, cost, and what to bring with the program.
Request an Adventure PassANOTHER CIRCLE OR EXPEDITION
We’ve registered elsewhere before
Email the Knight Rangers for help with your next step. Include your previous circle or expedition and your registration details. Contact us rather than automatically requesting another pass.
Email for registration helpALREADY USED A PASS
We’ve used a dads-and-sons Adventure Pass
If you’ve used a dads-and-sons Adventure Pass at any time, sign in to your existing DayCareWorks account to check season-registration options and events currently open. Previously registered with another circle or expedition? Email us first.
Sign in to DayCareWorksNEED A HAND?
We’re still unsure
Email [email protected] or contact your local YMCA. We’ll help you find the right place to start.
Ask the Knight RangersFOUNDED IN 2023
We wanted more days like these.
Founded in 2023 by Neville “Whispering Dragon” Gupta and his son Tristan “Runaway Cheetah.” Today, younger brother Julien “Thunder Lion” joins them in carrying the adventure forward.
Work. School. Sports. Screens. Family life fills up fast, and childhood keeps moving.
We started the Knight Rangers to make room for dedicated father-and-son time: a reason to step outside our routines, explore California, and build friendships through experiences we’ll remember long after the kids have grown.
Part of a YMCA tradition dating to 1926LET’S MAKE IT EASY
Thinking about your first event?
We’d love to help you find your way in.
Who is it for? Where do families live?
Dads and sons in kindergarten through 6th grade, from Newport Beach to San Clemente. Many of our families live around St. Anne’s School, St. Edward’s, Marbella Country Club, and surrounding neighborhoods. Dads take part alongside their sons.
Can we try an event before joining?
Brand-new Adventure Guides families can request an Adventure Pass for their first dads-and-sons event. If you’ve used a dads-and-sons pass before, sign in to your existing DayCareWorks account. Previously registered with another circle or expedition? Contact us first rather than automatically requesting another pass. Find your registration path for the right next step.
How much of a commitment is it?
There’s no sports-style season schedule to keep up with. Come for one event or as many as you’d like, and sign up anytime. Choose the outings that work for your family.
New to camping? What should we bring?
Talk to us about your experience and we’ll help you understand what to expect. Gear depends on the outing; use the expedition packing list and confirm the details for your event.
What’s coming up?
Exciting events happen every month. See our upcoming events and circle meets, then ask which outing would be a good first experience for you and your son.
Looking for mom-and-son or family outings?
For moms and kids, whole families, and caregivers, explore YMCA Family Guides.
Where can we get Knight Rangers gear?
Visit the Knight Rangers swag store.
What’s the story behind Adventure Guides?
The YMCA’s father-and-son program began in 1926 as Indian Guides. Knight Rangers formed in 2023. Caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility remain at the heart of our adventures.
Explore the program’s history, YMCA Adventure Guides, and the Compass Program.
Daughters? Meet Avalon.
Our sister circle for dads and daughters in the same local communities.