Rites of Passage

There comes a point in every boy’s life when childhood begins to give way to something more. More responsibility. More independence. More is expected of him. But in today's world, that transition can easily pass unnoticed. For generations, fathers played a central role in preparing their sons for manhood — passing down wisdom, responsibility, values and an understanding of what would one day be expected of them.

Rites of Passage is about creating space for that to happen again.

Following on from our Good Life Camps, this is the next stage of the journey. Over three days and two nights in the outdoors, fathers and sons will leave behind phones, distractions and many of the comforts of everyday life to experience something deliberately different. They will camp together. Face challenges together. Learn together. Talk together. Pray together. And, importantly, they will be given opportunities to see one another differently.

This isn't simply another father-and-son camping weekend. It is about marking a moment. A moment for a father to recognise that the young boy beside him is growing up — and for a son to begin understanding the responsibility that comes with becoming a man.

Event Details

Dates: Friday 9th – Sunday 11th October
Venue: Walter Davies Scout Activity Centre, Slough
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
For: Fathers & Sons aged 13–17

Arrival will be on Friday evening, with the retreat concluding on Sunday evening. All participants are expected to stay until the end of the retreat.

Costs

Adult: £170
Son: £150

What Do We Hope to Achieve?

The retreat has four central aims:

• Responsibility — helping young men understand that growing older brings responsibility, accountability and service to others.

• Connection — creating an environment where fathers and sons can talk, listen and understand one another away from everyday distractions.

• Legacy — giving fathers an opportunity to deliberately pass down their experiences, wisdom, values and expectations.

• Faith & Character — exploring manhood through an Islamic lens and developing physical, emotional and spiritual strength.

Most importantly, we want fathers and sons to leave understanding that this weekend is not the destination. It is the beginning.

Who is the camp for?

Rites of Passage is exclusively for fathers and sons aged 13–17. (In the case of those who do not have fathers; uncles, grandfathers and significantly elder brothers can attend.)The programme is designed for fathers who recognise that their sons are entering an important stage of life and want to play an active role in guiding them through it. This is a shared experience. Fathers don't drop their sons off and watch from the sidelines. You will participate, camp, learn, struggle, reflect and experience the weekend together. Due to the personal nature of the retreat, we recommend bringing a maximum of two sons per father, allowing you to give each young man the attention the experience deserves.

Important: There is an important part of Rites of Passage that begins before you arrive at camp.

All registered fathers are required to attend an online preparation webinar on Sat 3rd of Oct @ 8.30pm