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Best Father and Son Activities Group run by Dads for Sons in Chicagoland
TATONKA Group
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Here are some of our favorite snapshots over the past few years. As dads, we've had some fun adventures, so let us know if you have any questions. We're happy to pass on any travel tips or Ah-hah moments we've had along the way.
Here are some of our favorite snapshots over the past few years. As dads, we've had some fun adventures, so let us know if you have any questions. We're happy to pass on any travel tips or Ah-hah moments we've had along the way.
Winter Campout
Winter Campout
Intelligent Cardinal's Icy Igloo Storm
Camp Edwards January 9th-11th 2026
Camp Edwards
Honesty
Fireside Chats
Bruce
Ode to Bruce
Frozen Lake
Soon to be French Fries
Warming Sun
"That's a Fire!!!"
BEARS WIN !!!
Fall Campout
Fall Campout
Crazy Cardinal's Blackhole Shootout
Camp Tecumseh October 10th-12th 2025
Camp Tecumseh Map
Fire Ban
Council Fire Not Banned
Camp Cat
Nine Square
Horse Rides
Riflery
Dining Hall
The Mighty Tatonka
Spooky Stories
Propane Fire
Candle Making
Spring Campout
Spring Campout
Yellow Squirrel's River Run
Crazy Horse Campground June 6th-8th 2025
Jumping Pillow
Volleyball
GaGa Ball
Table Pool
Drop Shot
Mini Golf
Mini Golf
Heated Pool
Camp Kitchen
Smiles
Bull Frog
Sugar River
Sunrise
Fireside Chat
Taste of Poo
Crepes
Line Up
Loaded Potatoes
Loaded Crepes
HOY
Future HOY
New Members
Council Fire
Kickapoo Nation
Ceremony
New Nation Chief and Sons
Mighty Tatonka
Mighty Tatonka
Wisconsin River Summer Canoe Trip 2024
Wisconsin River Summer Canoe Trip 2024
Wisconsin Canoe Company Mazomanie to Peck's Landing 18-mile trip. 3 days and two nights. August 2nd to the 4th 2024.
Spring Campout Riverbend RV Resort
Spring Campout Riverbend RV Resort
June 20th to June 23rd, 2024.
2024 Winter Campout Grey Wolf's Frozen Fiesta
2024 Winter Campout Grey Wolf's Frozen Fiesta
Camp Edwards January 26th - 28th 2024.
Dads could not resist these tubes.
Not only did we win "the best team name" award, we had a lot of fun in a snow.
However, things would not end without a feast and a camp fire.
Other Events and Fun
2024... Bowling in Arlignton Heights. We joined our friends for a joint event: Dads and Sons and Doughters.
Dad Slot Cars - Des Plaines, IL. We were there on Saturday before it closed, and it was such a bittersweet time making those fun memories. The business, started by the late Thomas Pelletiere and then passed on to his daughter, Margaret Pelletiere, closed permanently after Sunday's final race because the building it called home since 1992 has been sold.
Imagine being on a submarine for weeks at a time. Did you know when they went under water they used these huge lead-acid (closet size) batteries we find in a car to power the whole sub. We got all the scoop, and at the end Santa came to visit on a boat. We got ourselfs a Christmas tree to take home.
2023
2023
All Group boat rate. Got a 2nd place! 1.5sec behind. So close.
Dads could not resist these tubes.
Dads could not resist these tubes.
Overnight at U.S.S. Cobia Submarine Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Cardboard Boat Regatta , Des Plaines, IL
Trunk or Treat Halloween Celebration at Terrace Elementary School in Des Plaines
Trick or Treat in search for candy...ha ha ha.. walk together Dads and Sons. Bring a backpack.
Breakfast at Fall Campout Camp Anokijig, WI
Dads making Churro style deep fried peanut butter sandwiches. Fall Campout Camp Anokijig, WI
2022
2022
Team Meeting at the park
Wisconsin River Canoe trip Friday-Sunday
Sleeping overnight on sand while on Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA - Iroquois School Catch us in NEWS
Making of a boat, Des Plaines
Spring Campout Crazy Horse Campground, WI
I'm hungry Dad
Story telling
Winter Camput. (In Cabins), WI
Volunteering at Feed my starving Children in Schaumburg
2021
2021
Halloween, came to Mariano's Des Plaines to warm up. Met an Alien :)
Dads and Sons doing Dads and Sons things.
It would not be fun without some entertainment by Dads.
Winter Campout Camp Minikani, Wi
Winter Campout Camp Minikani, Wi
Winter Campout Camp Minikani, Wi
Kids are growing and Dads want to spend as much time we can with them. So we partnered with other Dads and created a TATONKA Guides under algonquinlonghouse.org (a Not For Profit organized by Dads for Dads)
We are able to attend many fun events. We supplement their the main events with our local activities around Des Plaines for Dads and Sons.
Curious about any of our fun activities? Feel free to send us a message and we'll do our best to respond when we have a break from the kiddos.
Kids are growing and Dads want to spend as much time we can with them. So we partnered with other Dads and created a TATONKA Guides under algonquinlonghouse.org (a Not For Profit organized by Dads for Dads)
We are able to attend many fun events. We supplement their the main events with our local activities around Des Plaines for Dads and Sons.
Curious about any of our fun activities? Feel free to send us a message and we'll do our best to respond when we have a break from the kiddos.
2025-2026 - Tatonka
Hi, I'm Lucas
One of the days I was picking up kids from school and while waiting I started chatting with this guy Dave. He mention he is going camping with other Dads from Terrance Elementary School. I was like, wow I always wanted to plan a camping trip but never had time with work and stuff. He said: just sign up and show up. Since that first campout we have attended every event. The kids (3 Sons: Michal, Daniel, Benjamin) have experiances of their lifetime and I do to with them.
Where else you can say you:
Been to 5 different campgrounds in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana
Did a Friday,Saturday,Sunday on a Canoe Trip
Slep on an actual Submarine!
Met other kids from other elemtary schools and now they are your friends in middle school.
Walked in a 4th of July Parade
As we get closer to the season my kids ask "When are we going camping again"?
I hope you can join us. It's too much fun. Kids grow fast. Time goes fast, but we are having a blast!
2023-2024 - Tatonka
Hi, I'm Sip
Every so often, we call it "hunting season" we make one of the Dads be a group Leader. This year its me, and I would like to invite you to join us. My son is in 3rd grade. There is no pressure you join when you can, kids have fun, they meet other kids, Dads meet other Dads. We all live around each other and this way we can spend some quality times together and get to know our neighbor.
2021-2022 - Tatonka
Hi, I'm David and this is my son Matthew
I have two sons, Max and Matthew.
My oldest son Max is close to finishing Chippewa Middle School, so I've been promoted to Sachem or Wiseman of the Tatonka Tribe. The biggest reason I've been involved with the Tatonka Guides is because of the great events and adventures I can go to together with my sons. All the dads and sons have fun together. We all learn from each other and look out for one another. Our families have gotten to know each other. We have created a real neighborhood here in Des Plaines.
Your Son will have friends in:
West Oak Intermediate
Terrace Elementary School
Saint Alphonsus Liguori School
Parkview Elementary School
Norwood School
Chippewa Middle School
Iroquois Elementary School
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