DADS HELPING DADS

Welcome to Dad Guild!

Dad Guild is a fun, inclusive, supportive community of dads, by dads, for dads. We’re here to connect, educate, and support all masc-identifying caregivers. We do playgroups, Dads' Night Out, educational events, low-key pick up sports, structured peer-support, and a whole lot else. Anything that helps dads be the best caregivers they can be.

Calendar of Events

But, Why do Dads Need a Guild?

Funny you should ask.

The transition into fatherhood can be an incredibly beautiful, rewarding and challenging experience. It can also be incredibly isolating. Having a supportive village is crucial to the overall health and wellbeing of dads and their families. It also makes parenting a heck of a lot more fun.

Quarterly Programming Guide

Every quarter, Dad Guild releases a seasonal programming guide that highlights upcoming events and programs for each season here in Vermont.

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Because, let’s face it…
Dads need some help out here.

Who do dads go to talk to when we have questions about raising kids? When we’re stressed out or need a break?

For too many dads the answer is no one. A recent study found that a third of new dads didn’t have one single person they could talk to about parenting other than their partners. Not one person.

“When my daughter Coraline entered my world, my life changed dramatically. I saw my friends less, personal hobbies were put on the back burner, my free time vanished and my responsibilities were overwhelming. I felt isolated with few people to talk to, especially folks going through the same experience.

I needed a network. A commuity. A guild.”

-Keegan Albaugh, Founder and Executive Director 

Dad Guild is the network dads need.

We’re here to help you connect with other dads and masculine-identifying caregivers, have some fun with the kids, and get support for parenting. 

Because when dads are supported, they are happier and healthier, their partners are more supported, we move toward a more equitable distribution of household labor, and kids’ needs are better met.

  • "Dad Guild gave me a place to gather socially with dads and discuss and connect about our shared struggles. That type of group was sorely missing in my life, and has been extremely helpful!"

  • "Building a sense of community among new dads in the greater Burlington area makes the many challenges of raising children less daunting when I see other dads going through some of the same struggles. It’s good to talk about those struggles!"

  • "I have been to one event with Dad Guild, but it was nice to get out and see other dads and hear what they are going through. I'm one of the first people in my friend group, so this is all new to me and trying to figure out how to find time for everything."

  • "It is just nice to have a group of peers to share with without judgement. It can be hard to talk about the difficult parts of fatherhood especially when it is by reflex juxtaposed to the experience of motherhood."

  • "I’m very thankful to have a group like Dad Guild for connecting with other dads in the area. I’m new to the Burlington area and this group has been a nice opportunity to meet others and have events to attend around Burlington."