Family coordinator Missy Hamrick said since it's a first for the center, she's not sure what to expect in terms of response. An orientation meeting Thursday is open to anyone interested in learning more about the program.
Moms are welcome at orientation.
Small groups will form tribes and take turns hosting twice-monthly meetings in their homes, with special seasonal gatherings for all members. Children and their fathers may spend three years as Indian Guides and Indian Princesses, then graduate to Trail Blazers and Trail Mates, Ms. Hamrick said. At the orientation session, Joe Peel of Raleigh, a veteran of that city's 9,000-member Indian Guide program, will talk about the benefits of Indian Guides and how Raleigh's program grew. Refreshments will be served and free childcare will be available for younger brothers and sisters of interested children. For more information, attend the orientation session Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Boiling Springs Town Hall.