YMCA Adventure Guides: Songs
Songs have been around for probably as long as there have been people to sing them. Given their significant status in our culture’s traditions, songs have a definite place in a YMCA Adventure Guide program. Included here is an example of a song sung in many YMCA Adventure Guide Programs. For other songs, check out the member manual Friends Forever.
Friends Forever
(Change the wording of “boys” and “dads” to match the makeup of your Circle. Sing to the tune of “Clementine.”)
Friends Forever, Friends Forever,
That’s our slogan, that’s our song;
Boys are stronger, dads feel younger
When they take the boys along;
Moms are for it, dads adore it,
And the boys all think it’s fine;
Friends Forever, Friends Forever,
As Adventure Guides we’ll have good times.
Through the days and through the years,
We will wander side by side,
Friends Forever, Friends Forever,
Our Creator is our guide.
Song Resources
For additional songs, check with your YMCA Program Director or the children’s music section of your local library or music store. Here are some other helpful Web sites:
pbskids.org/zoom/sitemap/ - PBS Kids site is filled with songs, activities, discussion topics, and more for kids and parents.
www.bookloons.com/HandHTML/WeeLoons/camping.html - A great camping song.