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Six tribes, one club

Tribes

Each family joins a tribe: a smaller circle within the club that meets, camps, and grows together across the season. Every tribe is led by a chief.

New family?

Not sure where you belong? Answer four quick questions and we’ll point you to the right chief.

The tribes

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Blackhawks

Chief John Cox

A long, proud history in Ahwahnee with diverse membership spanning much of San Diego. If there's a flat patch of earth, you'll find us by the thumping sound of our corn hole boards, and when the boys have gone to bed, listen for the sizzle of our award-winning midnight meat. Once you go Blackhawk, you'll never regret it.

Meets · Carmel Valley

Schools

Barnard ElementaryDesign 39Ada HarrisPacific TrailsRancho Bernardo MiddleMeadowbrook Middle School
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Crow

Chief Ben Wall

The chief hasn’t written the tribe’s blurb yet.

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Nonami

Chief Adam Tayman

The chief hasn’t written the tribe’s blurb yet.

Meets · Solana Beach Culture Brewing, one week before each campout

Schools

Solana Vista ElementarySkyline ElementaryEarl Warren Middle School
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Thundercats

Chief Ian Forrest

We're known for playing poker each night, and even getting the boys involved in learning.

Meets · Crack Shack, Encinitas

Schools

Oak Crest Middle SchoolSaint Josephs AcademyR. Roger RoweMesa VerdeOlivenhain Pioneer ElementaryKelly ElementaryLa Costa Heights Elementary
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Wolf

Chief David Rego

Favorite campouts are Del Mar Beach and Joshua Tree. Known for legendary meats and taking care of each other's boys and building strong friendships.

Meets · Chief's house, Poway

Schools

Francis ParkerCurie ElementaryPainted Rock ElementarySolana Ranch Elementary SchoolThe Evans SchoolCadman ElementaryGrant ElementaryCarmel Creek Elementary
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Yeti

Chief Aaron Boonjindasup

Small but Mighty Yeti! A close group of dedicated dads and sons that bring the fun to every campout. Favorite campouts are Marston and the beach campouts!

Meets · Encinitas

Schools

RhoadesSolana PacificSolana HighlandsCanyon Crest AcademyOcean AirHighland Ranch

Season leadership · 2026–2027

  • Big ChiefDustin LealYeti
  • Med ManJohn WittigNonami

Hosts this season

  • CrowBen WallIdyllwild
  • NonamiAdam TaymanLake O’Neill
  • WolfDavid RegoJoshua Tree
  • ThundercatsIan ForrestTrestles Beach
  • YetiAaron BoonjindasupCamp Surf
  • BlackhawksJohn CoxVail Lake — Family Camp

Past seasons, chiefs and stops in the Legacy