5 Night Father-Son Adventures
For boys, young men, and mature-age men aged between
13 and 70 years, and their Dad, or significant male
other.
There is a second 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, the
talents, the abilities, to come through in a 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, or significant
male other. As the proverb says, “the glory of
sons are their fathers.” Many men today are either
attempting to prove that they do have what it takes,
and becoming driven in their pursuits, however the majority
of men today believe they don’t have what it takes,
so they shrink away from those situations that threaten
to expose that fear. They become passive men.
“My Father didn’t tell me how to live;
he lived, and let me watch him do it.”
Clarence B. Kelland (1881-1964)
After studying the history of cultures around the world,
successful authors such as John Eldredge, Robert Lewis,
and Steve Biddulph, remind us of the masculine journey
and initiation that today’s Western culture for
the most part has failed to impart. “Masculinity
is bestowed by masculinity.” For a boy to become
a real man, there is a journey that he must take. An
invitation into a community of authentic men that calls
forth daring and courage. It’s a journey that
requires testing and challenging… physically,
mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We must remember
that equipping today’s sons, boys, and young men,
is preparing and equipping the next generation of men,
husbands, and fathers.
In the contrast of both reef and rainforest, a typical
day features an exceptional full-day, professionally-guided
outdoor adventure / activity e.g. white-water rafting
down the Tully River, snorkelling on the Great Barrier
Reef, dual sea kayaking between Mission Beach and Dunk
Island, and hiking to the summit of Mount Tyson. Rest
assured men, the outdoor adventures / activities selected
cater for all fitness levels. A typical evening features
a multimedia presentation and small group interaction
on topics such as “Authentic Manhood versus Conventional
Manhood”, and “The Four Marks of a Real
Man”, followed by time relaxing around the fire
sharing stories of the day’s adventures.
This experience provides a perfect forum for a Dad
to usher his son into authentic manhood through a “rite-of-passage”
or “vision quest” process of masculine initiation.
Day 1 – Saturday
Arrival at the Echo Adventure facility, Euramo, South-West
of Tully.
6:00 pm Dinner and Welcoming / Introduction presentation.
Link to Echo Creek Accommodation
– http://www.echocreek.com.au/ViewContent-accommodation
Day 2 – Sunday
Dual sea kayaking between Mission Beach and Dunk Island
with Coral Sea Kayaking
The “Intentional Father” and “Prepared
Son” presentations.
Link to Coral Sea Kayaking -
http://www.coralseakayaking.com/short.htm
Day 3 – Monday
Snorkelling and exploring the outer Great Barrier Reef
with Quick Cat Cruises.
The “Conventional Manhood versus Authentic Manhood”
presentation.
Link to Quick Cat Cruises - http://www.quickcatcruises.com.au/great-barrier-reef.html
Day 4 – Tuesday
White-water rafting on the Tully River with the Raging
Thunder white-water rafting guides.
The “Four Marks of a Real Man” presentation…
a vision for authentic manhood.
Link to RnR White Water Rafting
– http://www.raft.com.au/tully.html
Day 5 – Wednesday
Hiking to the summit of Mount Tyson, Tully.
The “Initiation” ceremony.
Day 6 – Thursday
Breakfast.
Departure.
Each 5-Night Father-Son Adventure is charged at the
rate of AU$1,200 per person. This price includes all
meals (catered), accommodation, travel between Townsville
and Tully / Mission Beach, full-day, professionally-guided
outdoor adventures, and coaching.
Book now to avoid disappointment, as each 5 Night Father-Son
Adventure is limited to just 12 father-son pairs.
FS2010-501 – Saturday 19th
June 2010 to Thursday 24th June 2010.
(NO VACANCIES REMAINING)
FS2010-502 – Saturday 3rd July 2010 to Thursday
8th July 2010.
(ONLY 1 VACANCY REMAINING)
FS2010-503 – Saturday 25th
September 2010 to Thursday 30th September 2010.
(NOW SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST.)
Flights into Townsville should arrive no later than
1:30 pm on the Saturday afternoon, and should depart
no earlier than 12:30 pm on the Thursday afternoon.
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