Boys' Rites of Passage

The first Boys’ Rites of Passage camp was held in 2003. This camp is a unique wilderness experience connecting boys to themselves and to the wonders of our natural world.

Throughout the week the boys experience and learn team work, trust building, leadership, character building and social skills during challenging activities in the wilderness.

Wilderness Survival Skills - Attitude, shelter, water, fire, wild edibles and useful plants

Traditional Native American Ceremony - Vision Quest, sweat lodge, drumming

Activities - Creek hikes, archery, star gazing constellations, night sounds hikes, learning to juggle

The Art of Tracking - Animal identification and behavior

Basic Camping Skills - Including low impact wilderness camping

Using Tools - Hand saws, ax, draw knife, etc.

Interactive and Competitive Games - Self-confidence, trust, team building and fun

Nature Awareness - Circle of life, connectedness

Creating a Code of Honor - Living as a man of honor

Leadership Training - Identify qualities of leaders and heroes

Therapeutic Exercises and Questions - Healthy conflict resolution

Sound Decision Making Skills - All people have the ability to improve their quality of life through the choices they make

Relationships - Learn the importance of your relationship with friends and family