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" As our world continues to get shaken up, our young men are in need of guidance and connection now more than ever before. Simultaneously - the world is in dire need of mature, healthy, confident young people to lead us into a brighter future.”
OUR MISSION:
To build compassionate, connected, and resilient young men
through wilderness rites of passage, ongoing mentorship, and
community engagement. Our rites of passage programs mark,
celebrate, and support the natural transition from boyhood to
healthy manhood.
WE BELIEVE: All boys are born with unique gifts for
the world. Rites of Passage transforms the fires of adolescence into
warmth, purpose and direction to support them in discovering,
embodying and sharing their gifts.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:
A 5 days, 4 night
wilderness immersion on the majestic slopes of Mt.Brennan guided by
caring, experienced mentors and elders
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Your monetary donations are helping us provide scholarships for families where finances would otherwise be a barrier to their son's participation. Any donations that go above and beyond applications for this program will create a scholarship fund for future programs and offerings.
"When we talk about rites of passage we mean a time
when we recognize and see young people for the beauty they bring
into the world. The rite is to get them to wake up to their own
dream, their own story." Luis J. Rodriguez
THIS ROP PROGRAM HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO:
- Honour, support, and celebrate the transition from adolescence into early manhood
- Nourish positive self image and self-worth
- Connect to the deeper stream of passion and purpose flowing their lives
- Impart wisdom on how to live with respect for oneself, the earth, and all our relations
- Learn how to feel, process & express emotions in a healthy, mature way
- Healthy risk-taking and expanding comfort zones
- Impart practical life-navigating skills & tools
- Build community and a deeper sense of belonging
- Grow with healthy male mentors, elders and role models
- Reconnect with the magic, mystery and healing power of Mother Nature
- Cultivate healthy relationship to sexuality, partying, identity issues, and technology
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Have fun and make memories to last a lifetime!
“A boy cannot turn into a man without the active intervention (and guidance) of older men.”
– Robert Bly
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Talking circles - Breathing Practices - Archery - Hiking - Songs / Music Making - Storytelling
- Earth honouring wisdom teachings - Nature games - Whittling/carving - Orienteering
- Nature therapy - Gratitude practices - Simple Yoga - Journaling/Self Reflection
- Wilderness Survival - Meditation - Wildcraft identification
- Ritual & Ceremony - Qigong - Jedi training - Overnight
Solo Mountain Journey
From our heart's to yours thank you for supporting the young men
in our community with this timely adventure.
And keep your
eyes open for more offerings soon to come!
In community
Tanin, Eric, Cedar and the ROP team
