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Mother & Son

Boys aged 10–13

Strengthen your connection with your son as he grows up.
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A 3-day camp for you to connect and build foundations for the teen years ahead.

This time between childhood and adolescence doesn’t last long. This camp gives you and your son three days together to not only connect, but to understand the changes that are happening for both of you and how this affects your relationship. Time to reconnect, to listen, and to build a foundation strong enough to support you both through the challenges ahead.

“A very profound step into the unknown with my son that took us on a guided and supported journey. I was deeply moved by what we were helped to uncover in terms of our relationship and my own personal growth.”

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What to expect from the Mother & Son Camp

Strengthen your bond
Deepen your relationship through shared stories, reflection and celebration.
Guide his direction
Support your son as he prepares to step into the early teenage years.
Understand the change
Learn what’s shifting for him as he grows, and how to keep your relationship strong as the dynamic changes between you.
A community of guides and mentors
Your son will be held by experienced facilitators, mentors, and supportive adults who know how to walk alongside boys this age.
Share new experiences
Build memories that grow with you, in nature, around the fire, away from the noise of everyday life.
Honour who he's becoming
Help your son recognise his gifts and step into the next stage of his life knowing he has been seen.

Bond with your son and other families.

Three days in nature with your son, away from the noise of everyday life. Time to slow down, play, talk, and reconnect at an age when the relationship is starting to shift.
This is a moment that matters in his development. Camp gives you both the grounding and the language to navigate what’s coming. How he’s changing, what he needs from you, and how the two of you stay close as he grows.
You’ll take home more than memories. You’ll take home a stronger relationship, and the tools to keep building on it for years.
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Hear from other Mothers in their own words

Truly enjoyed the honesty and vulnerability shared by the mothers. The boys really rose to the occasion bonding with each other. Loved being in nature, surrounded by beauty, delicious food and friendships
Mother 2023
Young Warriors camp was fantastic for my daughters self esteem and it allowed me to reflect on my parenting and connect with her more.
Mother · 2023
The program was amazing, I saw my son grow more confident, centered and happy before my eyes…
Mother · 2023
This program is a must do for every mother and son.
Mother · 2024
I really loved my experience, as did my son. He said it was the best weekend he has experienced in ages.I really enjoyed this program as it helped us slow down. I enjoyed losing track of time, and living in the moment with my child.
Mother · 2024
The games and humour were so appreciated, and we have folded them into our lives already. The facilitators were generous of spirit, grounded and both my son and I learnt a lot about ourselves and each other… It was truly affirming.It is a great way to connect with your child and learn better parenting skills
Parent · 2024
I was so impressed with the genuine interest and care from the staff, the respectful relationships encouraged, the tech free environment and the beautiful surroundings.
Mother · 2024
It is so worthwhile, and desperately needed in an age where deep connection, storytelling, and rites of passage need to be actively remembered/created/protected.
Mother · 2024
My son had so much fun, I would do it again and again.
Mother · 2024
Navigating this particular passage of time and relationship with my son has been challenging and at many times I’ve felt a deep ache in the heart… so I am incredibly grateful to be able to spend time with my son in a place and program like the Mother & Son camp.
Mother · 2024

Mother & Son Camp 3 days of connection with your son.

Every Mother & Son camp runs the same 3-day program at Byron Bay, Australia. Choose your dates below, if a camp is full, join the waitlist and we’ll call you first when a place opens.

$ 1,750

starts at
per pair

$ 1,750

per pair
  • 21 - 23 May 2027
  • Byron Bay, Australia
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  • Payment Plans Available

$ 1,750

per pair
  • 6 - 8 Aug 2027
  • Byron Bay, Australia
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$ 1,750

per pair
  • 15 - 17 Oct 2027
  • Byron Bay, Australia
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Please note that all of our events required minimum numbers to proceed. In the event that these numbers are not reached, the Rites of Passage Institute may cancel the event at least eight weeks prior to the event starting and we will communicate this to you. If an event is cancelled, you will be given the opportunity to select a new date, receive a credit or receive a full refund.
What's included?
  • 3 days, 2 nights in Byron Bay, Australia
  • Fully catered, with all dietary needs accommodated
  • Workshops and guided practices to help you navigate your changing relationship and understand who each of you is becoming
  • Starts 3pm Friday, finishes 2pm Sunday

Meet The
Head of Camps

Karim Kaufman, Head of Camps, has been part of the ROPI community for over 25 years, starting when he attended a camp himself as a young man. Now a youth worker, mentor, and educator, he has spent his career paying that forward, leading young people through the same experiences that shaped him.
Karim works at the intersection of men’s psychology, wilderness therapy, and rites of passage, and has personally guided thousands of young people and their families through ROPI’s camp programs. As a father of two, the connections he watches form on camp mean more to him than ever.

Karim Kaufman Head of Camps

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Have you missed out, and would like to be notified when we have another opening or a cancellation? Tell us a little about you and your son and we’ll be in touch.

Waitlist families are called first

Cancellations are offered in the order the list was joined.

Nothing to pay to join

No deposit and no commitment, you decide if a place is offered.

You'll hear about new dates too

We announce the next intake to the waitlist before anyone else.

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Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know before you book. If your question isn’t here, reach out directly.
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Mother Son is for boys aged 10 to 13, attending with their mum or another significant woman in their life.

Three days in nature with your son, away from the noise of everyday life. Time to slow down, play, talk, and reconnect at an age when the relationship is starting to shift.

The program is a mixture of games and activities alongside a more reflective side, where we share stories, spend time around the fire, and take part in facilitated discussion. Your son will be held by experienced facilitators, mentors and supportive adults who know how to walk alongside boys this age.

All of our camps and programs are completely non-denominational and are not associated with any religion. We welcome everyone to our programs.

Our camps are held at our beautiful purpose built facility in the Byron Bay hinterland, on the North East coast of NSW.

The closest airports are the Gold Coast and Ballina, both around an hour’s drive from the site. We usually find the Gold Coast offers cheaper fares as it’s larger and has more flights.

As we’re in a regional area, public transport isn’t an option. If you’d like to carpool from the airport, please let us know and we’ll connect you with others also travelling. Alternatively, an Uber from the airport costs around $150 each way.

Full directions are sent to you before camp.

We start at 3pm on the Friday and finish at 2pm on the Sunday (NSW time). It really matters that we begin together, so please plan to arrive with a bit of buffer.
This is a weekend of camping in tents, either your own or one hired from us. Everyone sleeps in tents rather than vehicles or caravans, and we ask that you stay on site for the duration.

One of the most powerful parts of camp is stepping away from screens entirely. Without the pull of notifications, conversations go deeper and the boys settle into being present with each other.

We ask that phones, watches and other devices are left at home or in your car for the duration of camp. We’ll have staff on site taking photographs, which we share with you afterwards.

We’re off grid, with composting toilets, solar power and limited showering facilities. Many people find biodegradable moist towelettes handy for freshening up. There’s also a watering hole on the property you may be able to swim in, weather permitting.
Yes, the weekend is fully catered including tea and coffee, and we accommodate dietary requirements. As we supply all food, please don’t bring other food or snacks unless for medical reasons.

Water bottle, hat, torch or headlamp, sunscreen and insect repellent, sturdy walking shoes, warm clothes for the evening, a rain jacket, toiletries and a towel. Swimwear is optional.

We have full days planned, so please leave sporting equipment and games at home.

Byron hinterland weather can differ from the Byron Bay forecast, and the mountains are known for making their own weather, so please pack for all conditions.

As a rough guide, May days are typically 22 to 24°C dropping to around 11 to 13°C overnight. August days are around 20 to 22°C dropping to 9 to 11°C, so nights are genuinely cold. October days are around 24 to 26°C dropping to 14 to 16°C.

We send a specific forecast out closer to camp so you can pack accordingly.

Our camps are tech free and there’s limited reception on the property, but our staff can get a message to participants in an emergency, and we’ll supply an emergency contact number prior to camp.
Yes, we offer a 6 month payment plan you can apply automatically at checkout.

You can read our full terms and conditions here: https://ritesofpassageinstitute.org/terms-conditions/

We strongly encourage domestic travel insurance to cover you if you need to cancel or postpone for reasons outside your control. Policies can be as affordable as $40 to $100 and typically cover airfares, accommodation and program costs. One option worth exploring is Insure and Go, whose Silver Level cover includes up to $10,000 with a $100 excess: https://www.insureandgo.com.au

Please email us at info@ritesofpassageinstitute.org, we’re happy to help!
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