5-Night Father-Son Adventure

Each 5-night father-son adventure is limited to a maximum of 12 fathers and 12 sons. Although we refer to this as a father-son adventure, this is not strictly for biological fathers and sons, but rather any man with a heart to be a father-of-sorts to another. It would also be ideal for a man desiring to develop / enhance his relationship with his son-in-law, and for other men in their mentoring of younger men or boys. There is no upper age limit, however due to the nature of the outdoor adventures, and the evening presentations / discussion themes, a minimum maturity level typically demonstrated by boys 13 years and over, is required for registration.

There is a core question that every boy is asking, and if answered negatively, or worse still, not answered at all, he will continue asking that same question throughout his entire lifetime… Do I have what it takes? Do I have the strength, the courage, the gifts, talents, and the ability, to come through in any given situation? Whilst we highly commend mothers for their efforts toward their sons in the absence of Dad, this core question can only be answered effectively by the father. As the proverb says, “the glory of sons are their fathers.”

Masculinity is bestowed by masculinity. For a boy to become a man, there is a journey that he must take. An invitation into a community of men that calls forth daring and courage. It’s a journey that requires testing and challenging… physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Equipping today’s sons / boys / young men, is equipping tomorrow’s husbands and fathers.

A typical day will involve an exceptional full-day guided outdoor adventure, and a typical evening will include a multimedia presentation that will guide each father & son on their roles in the transitioning of the son from boyhood to manhood. This experience provides a perfect forum for a Dad to usher his son into authentic manhood through a “rite-of-passage” or “vision quest”.

Our next 5-night father-son adventure will commence on Saturday afternoon, July 4th 2009, and conclude on Thursday morning, July 9th 2009.

Day 1 – Saturday

Arrival at the Echo Adventure facility, South-West of Tully.
6:00 pm Dinner and Welcoming / Introduction presentation.

Day 2 – Sunday

Dual sea kayaking between Mission Beach and Dunk Island with Coral Sea Kayaking
The “Intentional Father” and “Prepared Son” presentations.

Day 3 – Monday

Snorkelling and exploring the outer Great Barrier Reef with Quick Cat Cruises.
The “Conventional Manhood versus Authentic Manhood” presentation.

Day 4 – Tuesday

White-water rafting on the Tully River with the Raging Thunder rafting guides.
The “Four Marks of a Real Man” presentation… a vision for authentic manhood.

Day 5 – Wednesday

Hiking to the summit of Mount Tyson, Tully.
The “Rite of Passage” ceremony.

Day 6 – Thursday

Breakfast.
Departure.

Each 5-night father-son adventure will be charged at $1,200.00 per person. (Price includes all meals, accommodation, adventures, and coaching).

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