Some 13 year old’s with parental approval can be accepted, tho we have strict guidelines in place to ensure the safety of all participants. The age bracket we have set is relevant to the wisdom, knowledge, and guidance we provide during the camp.

Almost every boy resists at first, that's normal, not a red flag. At this age, saying yes to something unfamiliar and vulnerable feels risky, and resistance is often just nerves wearing a tougher face. You don't need him excited about it going in. You just need him there. Most parents tell us the boy who didn't want to go is the same boy who comes home changed, quieter about it, maybe, but changed. If he's dragging his feet, that's usually the clearest sign he needs it, not a reason to hold off.

That feeling doesn't mean you're doing the wrong thing, it means you love him. But sending him isn't giving up on him or handing him off. It's actively choosing to give him something you can't give him yourself: three days with other men who've done their own work, in an environment built specifically to help him grow, away from the routines and distractions that make it hard for him to hear anything new at home. It's the same instinct that sends a kid to school camp or lets them try out for a team, a short separation, in service of them coming back more themselves, not less. He's fully looked after the whole time, and you'll have him back in three days, just with a head start most boys never get.

You might feel like you’re caught in the middle of something right now - like part of you wants to stay in the comfortable, carefree world you’ve always known, while another part of you feels this urge to push forward, to prove yourself, to figure out who you are. That pull you’re feeling isn’t just a random thing. It’s the natural process of growing up. You’re leaving behind one version of yourself to step into something new. And that’s not easy - it’s emotional, messy, and sometimes confusing. But it’s also powerful.

A lot of young men go through this by testing their limits - taking risks, doing things that might seem reckless, or trying to show the world they’re strong enough, tough enough, good enough. And maybe you’ve felt that, too - this urge to prove something, even if you’re not sure what. The truth is, what you’re really looking for isn’t just excitement or respect. You’re looking for growth. You’re looking to feel like you matter, that you belong, and that you’re becoming someone you can be proud of.

But here’s the thing - growing into the man you’re meant to be doesn’t mean destroying the boy you once were. It’s not about killing off the parts of you that are fun, curious, or full of wonder. It’s about letting go of the things that hold you back - fear, insecurity, and the need to prove yourself to others. This isn’t about abandoning who you were; it’s about evolving. You’re not losing yourself - you’re becoming more of yourself.

Real strength isn’t about being reckless. It’s about learning to face challenges in ways that make you better, not just tougher. It’s about taking control of your life - not by trying to impress others, but by working on yourself. That could mean setting goals, trying something new, or just figuring out what you stand for and what kind of man you want to be.

And it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers right now. None of us do. Growth isn’t about being perfect - it’s about progress. It’s about realising that the pull you feel to grow is a sign that you’re ready for something more, even if it’s scary at times. You don’t have to have it all figured out, but every step you take toward being the best version of yourself matters.

So take your time. Be patient with yourself. Test your limits, but do it in a way that helps you grow. You’re not just leaving something behind - you’re stepping into something bigger. And the man you’re becoming? He’s someone worth fighting for.