Pathways to Manhood
A contemporary, community based Rite of Passage for boys into Manhood which takes the form of a 5 or 6 day bush camp for boys aged 13-15 years and their fathers or a male mentor. This award winning program has been running since 1995 and the difference this experience makes in the lives of the boys, their fathers and the entire family is profound.
Independent market research was conducted in 2007 which confirmed that boys who have participated in Pathways have: more confident communication and social skills, stronger more supportive father relationships, increased respect for women, more motivation to set goals and finish school, more motivation to give back to the community.
As we all know, a boy’s body changes dramatically as he goes through puberty. Physically his body will become that of a man but it is still possible to be a “boy” at age 40 or older.
“A boy cannot turn into a man without the active intervention of older men.” Robert Bly.
The shift from boy psychology to healthy man psychology does not occur naturally. The differences are so fundamental that a Rite of Passage is required for this transformation to take place in a timely fashion.
To find out more please download the brochure (PDF) and take a few moments to watch the TV interview with Arne Rubinstein, Pathways CEO, and past participants on the 9AM with David and Kim show courtesy of Network Ten.
Pathways to Manhood calendar of camps
Download Pathways to Manhood registration form (PDF)
Download Pathways to Manhood brochure (PDF)
Download Pathways to Manhood FAQs (PDF)
Testimonials:
I think this program makes such a difference to the young men and their families that I will do anything to get them there, including take them myself if I have to." Keith H., Pathways to Manhood mentor.
This program saves lives..." Joe
“My son had come back from the Pathways Camp with a ‘fire-in-his-belly’ about the rest of his life... Pathways to Manhood program is amazing.” Peter
“I got a better relationship with my Dad … so it helped with that. Yeah. Sometimes I tell other kids, ‘Don’t give up on your Dad even if it means not living with him but meeting up with him. Young Man