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
Try an Adventure PassTry one event together before signing up for the season.
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.
Try an Adventure PassExplore 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.
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
See January–June 2027 events & circle meets
KNIGHT RANGERS
Circle Team Builder
–
- 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
Dates may change. Check BAND for member updates or contact us before making plans. Circle meets marked TBD are awaiting confirmation.
New here? Try an Adventure PassREAL 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.
COME TRY IT TOGETHER
Your next adventure starts with one event.
Meet the circle and enjoy an event with your son before signing up for the season.
Try an Adventure PassExciting events every month. Join anytime.
- 01
Request your pass
Share your family’s details in the form.
- 02
Find your first event
Confirm the outing, cost, and what to bring with the program.
- 03
Come along together
Join the dads and sons. See how it feels.
FOUNDED 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?
Yes. The Adventure Pass lets you experience one event before signing up for the season. Families can join anytime. Confirm current event costs and what’s included with the program.
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.