Making of Men
Fathers and Sons
Ages 14-17
4 nights
Father & Son relationships deepened
A 5-day camp for boys and their father or male mentor to strengthen their bond as he grows into a young adult.
An evidence-based program supporting boys to become great men. Boys need support and guidance to make a healthy transition into becoming great young men. Parents also need to shift and redefine the relationship once he is no longer a boy. We give you the tools and experience to do just that.
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What you can expect from the Making Of Men Program
Strengthen the bond
Five days of real time together, with the kind of conversations you don’t usually get to have. Stories shared. Things said out loud. Something built that lasts.
Guide the transition
A community of good men
The challenge that builds him
A vision for the road ahead
Honoured. Seen. Welcomed.
Support your boy to become a healthy young man.
What others are saying
Fathers and sons speak.
Making of Men Camp 5 days of connection with your son.
$ 3,950
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What's included?
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5 days, 4 nights at, Byron Bay, Australia
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Fully catered, with all dietary needs accommodated
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Workshops and guided practices to help you navigate your changing relationship and understand who each of you is becoming
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Leaving & return ceremonies
Meet The
Head of Camps
Karim Kaufman Head of Camps
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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.
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We announce the next intake to the waitlist before anyone else.
Frequently asked questions.
Who is this camp for?
Can my son come with someone other than his father?
What actually happens on the program?
The program is a mixture of games and activities as well as a more serious side where we share stories as a way of passing on wisdom and knowledge, spend time relaxing around a fire, and take part in facilitated discussion.
We create healthy, safe challenges to help your son explore who he wants to be in the next stage of his life and what behaviours he needs to let go of. We also create personal visions for the future and spend time recognising and acknowledging the gifts, talents and genius in each of us.
Are the camps religious in nature?
What is the involvement for the mothers?
Mothers play such a vital role in the Rite of Passage process, even though you are not physically at the camp. Mothers are invited to a Zoom call with our women’s team, and to attend the leaving and return ceremonies on the first and last day of camp.
The Leaving Ceremony is purely for mothers and accompanying women. The Returning Ceremony is a celebration to welcome back your young man, and is open to all family and friends.
Getting here
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, and we offer a complimentary shuttle bus from the Gold Coast.
The shuttle departs Gold Coast Airport at 9.30am on the first day of camp, from the shuttle bus pickup zone at the northern end of the terminal. On the final day it departs Durrumbul Hall at 4pm and returns to Gold Coast Airport. Please book flights that allow enough time either side.
What are the start and finish times?
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Can I use my phone at camp?
We create a sense of separation from your regular way of being. No phones, no routines, no watches and no computers. It helps everyone be really present, think about things differently, and have real conversations that don’t normally happen.
Mobile phones, cameras, watches, computers and electronic devices are collected on arrival and stored safely for the duration of camp.
What are the facilities like?
Is food provided?
What should I pack?
Day pack, water bottle, hat, torch, sunscreen and insect repellent, sturdy walking shoes, clothing for the outdoors, a rain jacket (essential), toiletries, towel and face washer.
Please don’t bring sports equipment, reading or writing material, or non-prescription drugs or alcohol.
What is the weather like?
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 across our camp months, April days are typically 24 to 26°C dropping to around 15°C overnight. July days are around 19 to 21°C dropping to 8 to 10°C, so nights are genuinely cold. September and October days are around 22 to 25°C dropping to 12 to 15°C.
We send a specific forecast out closer to camp so you can pack accordingly.
I urgently need to contact someone on camp
Do you offer payment plans?
What is your cancellation policy?
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