Early Bird
Boys to Men: Pathways to Healthy Masculinity
Description
What you can expect:
1. 'Boy to Man' 4-day rites of passage camp is for fathers and sons, marking with intention the moment a young person steps from childhood into young adulthood.
Pathways to Healthy Masculinity explores belonging, roles, freedoms and responsibilities through robust play, survival skills, and positive male mentorship.
Connecting boys to their authentic selves in preparation for adulthood reduces risk-taking behaviours & isolation, connects individuals to their sense of purpose, builds confidence, and offers a language for emotions that strengthens positive mental health, relationships and personal responsibility.
Filled with much fun, gravitas and ceremony, the camp signifies a new dawning of change in the young adults' lives and those surrounding them.
2. Reunion Day. The opportunity for young people and adults alike to check back in three months
after the camp, to reconnect with the group that shared a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
3. Delicious and nourishing meals, snacks and drinks to be provided across all elements of the
program- you will not be hungry or disappointed!
4. A strong team employed through Trek Learning Centre who meet all child-safe requirements
and who have a wide range of qualifications in: teaching, psychology, therapeutic trauma
recovery, social work, mental health, program facilitation, bushcraft and survival skills and adolescent development.
5. Significant support as you walk alongside & partner with your young person towards healthy
adulthood.
What you will learn
- Healthy balance of freedom V's responsibility; Re-building play, connection and trust in important male relationships. Developing a toolbox to support communication, responsibility, healthy relationships, mental & physical health, community connection, autonomy.
- Evidence shows rites of passage provide an important structure for young people to navigate from childhood to healthy adulthood, to know themselves, to match freedom with responsibility, find purpose & meaning in life, become more self-confident, and experience positive mental-health outcomes.
- Creating space for men to mark and honour the transition of their sons from children to young adults
What you will get
- A 4-day transformative rite of passage for boys from childhood to healthy young adulthood
Onsite parking
What to bring
- A detailed packing list will be provided on enrolment
What to wear
Weather appropriate clothing
Appropriate for
Fathers and men with sons 14-18 years
Take the quiz to assess your teens health and wellbeing
https://trek-learning-5tcfkj38.scoreapp.com/
**Ticket pricing includes both adult and teen
Trek Learning Centre's mission is to empower children & young people through transformative experiences that promote personal growth, emotional well-being, resilience and belonging.
Our Pathways- Rites of Passage camps guide young people through a transition into young adulthood with their parent or significant adult, fostering resilience and self-discovery while helping them step toward responsibility and healthy choices.
Through our Reset program, young people experience 16 days off the grid developing vital life skills, connecting with nature, self and others, enhancing independence, and self-responsibility.
Our unique mental health initiatives and therapy sessions provide essential support, equipping our youth with coping strategies, empowering individuals to articulate their emotions and navigate everyday challenges through pottery and animal therapy.
Trek's bushcrafting workshops offer young people and families the opportunity to learn fire-lighting, native plant string making, shelter building and bush furniture utilising a wide range of native materials.
As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to making these life-changing programs accessible to all families.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A transfer can be requested 30 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$150.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Trek Learning Centre Ltd or organised by Trek Learning Centre Ltd must agree to these terms and conditions.
1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Trek Learning Centre Ltd
2.) PHOTO & VIDEO
I agree to give Trek Learning Centre Ltd unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Trek Learning Centre Ltd classes and events or on Trek Learning Centre Ltd premises. (For use of Trek Learning Centre Ltd marketing materials).