Native Sons & Daughters of Jacksonville

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting
2022-09-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-08-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at V Pizza in Mandarin – while observing required social distancing requirements.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members prior to the meeting.

All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

Jumbo Shrimp Game and Campout - Rescheduled
2022-09-10 18:35 - 2022-09-11 07:30 | Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Shrimp Game and Campout!!
As we wrap up another year….another summer is upon us…how many do we have left with our kids..
Come out to the ballpark ( and bring mom too!) To cheer on the Jumbo Shrimp and have some fun! Tickets include a food voucher and patch, along with access after the game for camping on the field with a movie to be played on the big screen.
Pack light and be ready for some late night fun with over 400 people on the field it’s an experience you and your child will remember.
Tickets for rescheduled date will be distributed to sign-ups before the game
Bring footballs, frisbees and lawn games that can be easily set up and played on the outfield after the game.
If you have any questions please call

Suwannee Canoe Trip
2022-08-06 - 2022-08-07 | Suwannee River Canoe Outpost, 2461 95th Dr, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Once again, it will soon be time to gather and paddle the beautiful Suwannee River for another fun-filled overnight canoe trip for both boys and girls along with their dads. We will swim, do rope swings, build sand castles, play games and hang out at night. The Federation will provide charcoal to cook on the river camp grills. You bring your own food and drinks. We will spend the night at Holton Creek River Camp that has 5 raised, screened-platforms for 8 people each.. Early registration AND if you’ve never stayed in one before will give you priority. There is also plenty of room to tent camp. It’s a fantastic way to wind down the summer and to kick off a great year of fun and memories. Big How!
Cost: $10/Family online registration through Circle Bridge
Canoe Cost: $60/canoe – reserved and paid for by calling the Outpost at 386-364-4991, (or you can show up and pay with risk there might not be enough canoes)

2023 National and Local Dues are required for this event
This is a coed event and the only canoe trip of the summer!

Ray Potts Summer Bowling 2022 - Week 4
2022-07-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Batts Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
Calling all Tribes!!
It’s time again to join your fellow Timucuan Federation members for our Annual Ray Potts Summer Bowling at Batts Family Fun Center on Casset Ave. After you have run all your errands, cut the lawn, cleaned the pool and bought the groceries, cap off your weekend with a tremendous opportunity to join your princess or brave for one hour of bowling, followed by a round of minigolf
Bowling starts at 2 pm June 26th. You must be present 2 of the 4 sessions in order to earn the coveted Summer Bowling Patch, compete to win one of the best bowler trophies and help qualify for OWB.
PLEASE make sure you register by 2pm the Friday before each event to guarantee a lane.
Weekly Online registration is $12
This event is a great way to begin to accumulate Coup Points towards the Tribe of the Year Award, getting your tribe 10 coup points per child per week. Mark your calendars now!!!
Registration Links
Week 4 – 7/31

Ray Potts Summer Bowling 2022 - Week 3
2022-07-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Batts Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
Calling all Tribes!!
It’s time again to join your fellow Timucuan Federation members for our Annual Ray Potts Summer Bowling at Batts Family Fun Center on Casset Ave. After you have run all your errands, cut the lawn, cleaned the pool and bought the groceries, cap off your weekend with a tremendous opportunity to join your princess or brave for one hour of bowling, followed by a round of minigolf
Bowling starts at 2 pm June 26th. You must be present 2 of the 4 sessions in order to earn the coveted Summer Bowling Patch, compete to win one of the best bowler trophies and help qualify for OWB.
PLEASE make sure you register by 2pm the Friday before each event to guarantee a lane.
Weekly Online registration is $12
This event is a great way to begin to accumulate Coup Points towards the Tribe of the Year Award, getting your tribe 10 coup points per child per week. Mark your calendars now!!!
Registration Links
Week 3 – 7/24
Week 4 – 7/31

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting- Rescheduled
2022-07-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Bonefish Grill, 10950 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, 32223
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at Bonefish Grill in Mandarin – while observing required social distancing requirements.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members prior to the meeting.

All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

Ray Potts Summer Bowling 2022 - Week 2
2022-07-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Batts Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
Calling all Tribes!!
It’s time again to join your fellow Timucuan Federation members for our Annual Ray Potts Summer Bowling at Batts Family Fun Center on Casset Ave. After you have run all your errands, cut the lawn, cleaned the pool and bought the groceries, cap off your weekend with a tremendous opportunity to join your princess or brave for one hour of bowling, followed by a round of minigolf
Bowling starts at 2 pm June 26th. You must be present 2 of the 4 sessions in order to earn the coveted Summer Bowling Patch, compete to win one of the best bowler trophies and help qualify for OWB.
PLEASE make sure you register by 2pm the Friday before each event to guarantee a lane.
Weekly Online registration is $12
This event is a great way to begin to accumulate Coup Points towards the Tribe of the Year Award, getting your tribe 10 coup points per child per week. Mark your calendars now!!!
Registration Links
Week 2 – 7/17
Week 3 – 7/24
Week 4 – 7/31

Ray Potts Summer Bowling 2022
2022-06-26 14:00 - 2022-07-03 17:00 | Batts Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210, United States
Calling all Tribes!!
It’s time again to join your fellow Timucuan Federation members for our Annual Ray Potts Summer Bowling at Batts Family Fun Center on Casset Ave. After you have run all your errands, cut the lawn, cleaned the pool and bought the groceries, cap off your weekend with a tremendous opportunity to join your princess or brave for one hour of bowling, followed by a round of minigolf
Bowling starts at 2 pm June 26th. You must be present 2 of the 4 sessions in order to earn the coveted Summer Bowling Patch, compete to win one of the best bowler trophies and help qualify for OWB.
PLEASE make sure you register by 2pm the Friday before each event to guarantee a lane.
Weekly Online registration is $12
This event is a great way to begin to accumulate Coup Points towards the Tribe of the Year Award, getting your tribe 10 coup points per child per week. Mark your calendars now!!!
Registration Links
Week 1 – 6/26
No BOWLING 7/3 or 7/10
Week 2 – 7/17
Week 3 – 7/24
Week 4 – 7/31

Jacksonville Armada (Soccer) (OWB Qualifying event)
2022-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Jangro Stadium, 4455 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, 32207
Join us to cheer on your Jacksonville Armada as they welcome Florida Roots FC to Jangro Stadium.
Please register on CircleBridge so we can reserve space in the bleachers and register on Eventbright for tickets
(First OWB Qualifying event for 2022/2023)

Cost: Free
Sponsor: Running Wombat
Date/Time: June 18, 2022 7:00 PM
Location: Jangro Stadium
Address:4455 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Episcopal School)

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting- New Location
2022-06-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Bonefish Grill, 10950 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, 32223

Chief's Roast 2022
2022-06-11 16:00 - 19:00 | FL, United States
Details TBA

Jumbo Shrimp Game and Campout
2022-05-21 18:35 - 2022-05-22 07:30 | Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Shrimp Game and Campout!!
As we wrap up another year….another summer is upon us…how many do we have left with our kids..
Come out to the ballpark ( and bring mom too!) To cheer on the Jumbo Shrimp and have some fun! Tickets include a food voucher and patch, along with access after the game for camping on the field with a movie to be played on the big screen.
Pack light and be ready for some late night fun with over 400 people on the field it’s an experience you and your child will remember.
Tickets and patches will be picked up by Nation elders and we will hand them out prior to the game.
Get your tribes organized to sign up on CircleBridge by May 8th
$15 for ticket, food voucher, patch and camping

Bring footballs, frisbees and lawn games that can be easily set up and played on the outfield after the game.
If you have any questions please call

Girls Spring Longhouse
2022-05-13 - 2022-05-15 | Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
BIG HOW!
It’s time again for father and daughter to convene with their tribes to celebrate the coming spring once more with mother earth. This year’s gathering will at Hanna Park May 13 – 15th.
Please join us by registering in advance for the 2022 Girls Spring Longhouse!
There will be food provided to the longhouse on Friday the 13th as well as popcorn and candy for a date-appropriate thriller movie night.
We will have may great games Saturday the 14th on the beach that will test the will of princesses and father braves alike. As the great sun lowers, each tribe will provide food for their own tribes to be judged by tribal council.
As always, our gathering will be capped off by our Great Sacred Fire which will include a breaking arrow ceremony for those princesses that are becoming destiny charged.
Please join us and REGISTER ASAP so that we may get an accurate headcount. Be aware that RV spots must be paid by both father and princess. Remember, we use the money to pay for this longhouse, not future ones.
The theme this year is togetherness as we move past the trials of the past years. We look forward to one of the largest and best longhouses we’ve ever had at this awesome sunny beach venue!
Big How!

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting-New Location
2022-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Hooters, 8938 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at Hooters in Mandarin (AYCE Wings) at 8938 San Jose Blvd
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members prior to the meeting.

All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

Boys Spring Longhouse
2022-04-29 - 2022-05-01 | Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
Come join the gathering of tribes at Hanna Park for the 2022 Boys
Spring Longhouse.

We will celebrate the birth of new ﬂora and the coming of
warm months by competing in traditional NSD events on the sands of our great
ocean.

As always, our gathering will be capped off by our Sacred Great Fire which
will include a breaking arrow ceremony for those who are moving swiftly towards
becoming big braves themselves.

Please join us and REGISTER ASAP so that
we may get an accurate headcount.

BigHow! – Soaring Falcon

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting
2022-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting at V Pizza in Mandarin – while observing required social distancing requirements.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda will be emailed to council members prior to the meeting.
**NEW FED CHIEF DISCUSSION AND VOTE WILL BE HELD** Federation Council must be in attendance, please Contact Fed Chief if you cannot make this meeting!

All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

Sea Oat Planting Service Project
2022-04-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Jacksonville Beach (Lifeguard Station), 2 Ocean Front N, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250, United States
Big How!
Join us on April 2nd for a Beaches Service Project. We will be planting Sea Oats to help preserve the dunes. All you need to bring is your tribe and a good attitude. This is an OWB credit event so please register on CircleBridge. We will meet at the Jacksonville Beach lifeguard station, Beach Blvd access at 8 am, see map below. You can call or text me with any question
Great Bear (Chris Alberre).
904.333.1150
Please Register on CircleBridge (so we have an idea of numbers and can give OWB credit)

Icemen Hockey Game
2022-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Native Sons & Daughters of Jacksonville will be showing up in force once again to see our Icemen take on the Florida Everblades on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors out for an afternoon of exhilarating hockey action. We’ll be seated in the home team’s attack-twice end zone. More info to follow soon on any pre-game or post-game fun. Stay tuned!!
Cost: TBD per person on CircleBridge
Sponsor: Storm Cloud
Date/Time: March 26th 7PM
Location: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Address: 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202

2022 Sunshine State Pow Wow
2022-03-17 - 2022-03-20 | Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
The 2022 Sunshine Statewide Pow-wow approaches. It will be held at Wickham Park March 17-20, 2022 – hosted by the Seminole Federation of South Florida.

Details and registration on 2022 Sunshine State PowWow Website – Early Registration ends Dec 31 (Registration includes a PowWow T-shirt)

Activities include:

Wargames
Arts and Crafts
Ziplines
Disc Golf
Movie Nights
and more

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting *Date Change*
2022-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States
Federation Council Meeting is held the second Monday of each month. This month we will be meeting early at V Pizza in Mandarin – while observing required social distancing requirements.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda and login details will be emailed to council members the day before the meeting.
This will be a joint Fed Council and Chiefs meeting.
All Tribe Chiefs, or a designated replacement are invited to the Fed Council meeting

MOSH Camp - In
2022-02-26 18:00 - 2022-02-27 07:30 | MOSH, 1025 Museum Circle Jacksonville, FL 32207, Jacksonville, FL, 32207, United States
Join us at MOSH for an overnight adventure that includes a science show, a Planetarium program, movie (tbd) and free time to explore the Museum! At the end of the night, you can unroll your sleeping bags next to an Allosaurus skeleton or dolphin. “Night at the Museum” adventure includes:– Planetarium Show– Science Show– Pizza Snack– Museum Time– Movie Night– Continental Breakfast– NSD Patch EventCost: $40 per person – register on Circle BridgePlan to arrive at the Museum (front doors) by 6 p.m. MOSH Staff will be in the front lobby to welcome campers. Parking can be found in the lot across the street from MOSH in designated MOSH parking spots. Campers will be provided a late-night pizza snack, but we recommend campers eat dinner before coming to the Museum.In the morning, a continental breakfast will be served. Please be aware that due to our artifacts and collections, MOSH is temperature controlled and can get chilly at night. We advise that you bring warm clothes and plenty of blankets. Also please be aware that not all light will be extinguished in the Museum, so there will be some spaces that remain lit throughout the night for safety purposes. Feel free to bring your own snacks and water, but please note that gum is not allowed in the Museum.

Limited to 100 campers –Sign up NOW!

Valentines Heartbreaker Disc Golf Tournament
2022-02-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Fore Palms Disc Golf Course, 11751 McCormick Rd,, Jacksonville, 32225, United States
We are holding our annual Valentines Day Heart Breaker Disc Golf Tournament at Fore Palms Disc Golf Course at Ed Austin Park
Park by the playground and check in at the “clubhouse” (Blue Canopy) before heading out onto the 9 hole course. Afterwards relax with a soda and snack.
Prizes will be awarded to the lowest girls and boys scores (numbers permitting)
Plenty of room for social distancing

This is a Patch event and will count towards OWB and Coup Points for TOTY

Rules and Scorecard – VHB 2022 Scorecard

Joint Fed Council and Chiefs Meeting
2022-02-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-01-10 19:00 - 20:30 | V Pizza Mandarin, 12601 San Jose Blvd,, Jacksonville, FL, 32223, United States

Jax Cracker Race 2022
2022-01-29 16:00 - 19:00 | North FL Christian Camp, 6779 Camp Rd, Keystone Heights,, FL, 32656, United States
Ladies and Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES! It’s time for our Annual JAX CRACKER RACE! You and your brave and/or princess get a plain block of pinewood, 4 wheels, and 4 axles. The rest is up to you to shape, cut, file, sand, glue and paint whatever creation you want! There is no limit to your creativity. Top 3 places (Combined Boys and Girls) get trophies for Speed AND Best in Show.
The race will be held during the 2022 Family Campout at 4PM on Saturday, 01/29/2022 in the Retreat Center. We will
follow the National Certified Pinewood Derby Agency Rules

Register on CircleBridge
View Official Rules
The Annual Native Sons & Daughters’ Jax Cracker Race
January 29th 4PM
North Florida Christian Camp
6779 Camp Road
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
$TBA/per car – Including a patch

12th Annual Suzie Q. Miller Family Campout - Wolf Moon Weekend
2022-01-28 15:00 - 2022-01-30 12:00 | North FL Christian Camp, 6779 Camp Rd, Keystone Heights,, FL, 32656, United States
The 11th annual Suzie Q Miller Family Campout will be January 28th — January 30th, 2020 at North Florida Christian Camp. So, gather the family together and enjoy some good old fashioned quality time together under the stars. We will have archery, BB Guns, frisbee golf, human Foosball and other facilities available to us. On Saturday night join us for a firework show and a movie. You can register for tent camping, RVs (dry camping only no RV hookups available or Retreat Center Lodge/Bunkhouse (limited to the first 40 who register). There is also an optional signup for a HillBilly Slingshot Paint Ball. See Circle Bridge for additional details and registration.
Registration OPEN NOW!
This campout is in honor of Suzie Q Miller. Suzie was an active Federation mom married to Rodney Miller (Wild Horse) and mother to Page (Little Pony). She was known to be an awesome person, wife, and mother who really supported the program and was active in organizing many events including camp outs. After battling cancer for 5 years, Suzie joined the Great Spirit in 2010. While with us, she lived her life to the fullest and made a big impression on many who knew her.

Retreat Center Lodge/Bunkhouse
Sleeps 40 total in twin bunk beds. The Retreat Center has 1 bedroom with 14 beds and a 2nd bedroom with 12 beds. The Bunkhouse has 14 beds.

Bathrooms: The Retreat Center has 1 downstairs with shower, sink, and toilet, 1 upstairs with 2 toilets, 2 sinks, and 1 shower and a 2nd upstairs with 1 toilet, 2 sinks, and 1 shower. Bunkhouse bathroom has 2 toilets, 3 sinks, and 2 showers.

Kitchen: 2 refrigerators, large sink, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, pots, pans, utensils. Guests are responsible for providing their own food, disposable eating ware, and cleaning after meals and before departure.

Game Room: Foosball table, ping pong table, billiards table, ice machine.

Common Area: Tables and chairs for meals, recliners and couches, sound system to hook up computers or play movies.

Jags Game 2021
2021-12-19 13:00 - 17:00 | TIAA Bank Field, 1 Everbank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
It’s a new year for the Jaguars and we’re going to give Trevor a Big How! on Sunday, Dec. 19th as they battle on the gridiron against the Houston Texans. The Jags should be undefeated by then and will be hottest ticket in sports! More details later about parking and pregame tailgating but we need to have the group tickets purchased well in advance to make sure we’re all together.

Holiday Skate and Toy Drive
2021-12-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Skate Station, 3461 Kori Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States
Our annual Holiday Skating Party and Toys for Tots drive is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
The event will be held on Sunday, December 5th, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and will be open to family members and friends.
Don’t forget to bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
Register for $12 per skater on CircleBridge or $14 per skater at the door

Boys Fall Longhouse 2021
2021-11-12 - 2021-11-14 | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Don’t miss this years signature event! Come break bread with us by the mighty Suwannee River at Spirit of the Suwannee Campground.
This years theme is “Alone” focusing on outdoor survival. New activities mixed with some old activities will be sure to entertain.
Please register as soon as possible so that we may plan accordingly.
Big How
Soaring Falcon

Agenda and Campsite
