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Men of Integrity 🔸 Respecting All🔸 Thriving Together
⛺️ Camps ⛰ Quests 🗺 Courses
#CircleUp #MentorTheFuture #RitesOfPassage #ItsAllFromTheHeart

We are so proud of all the young men who have come

We are so proud of all the young men who have come to one of our rites of passage experiences and chosen to return, as a mentor, in support of the next generation of youth in our community. The regenerative nature of community based mentorship is a beautiful example of the reciprocity that emerges when supporting young people and cultivating a space for them to step up as leaders and pay it forward.

"My son has grown and benefited so much from his involvement with Journeymen, first as a participant on the Quest and then as a youth mentor. The importance of a rite of passage experience such as this should not be underestimated for how it can help a boy transition into a young man. We are so incredibly luck to have Journeymen in our region."

Grief is a Road. How do we respond to major loss i

Grief is a Road. How do we respond to major loss in our lives?

What is grief?

How is it different for boys and men?

@Journeymen cofounders Nicky @nickywilks and Alex @alexscraighead drop in to the delicate space of the heavy heart as our community mourns the loss of two young people from our graduating class of 2021.

Reflecting on their experiences losing peers too soon and some of the motives to start Journeymen, they identify some of the major blocks to grief for boys and men, as well as some of the pitfalls of trying to avoid the pain.

For folks in our community needing support at this time, our in-house therapist and youth mentor Kenny is available for 1-1 sessions free of charge.

If you’re interested in joining us for a grief circle later this month DM and we’ll be in touch with updates.

#Grief #Loss #Sadness #Vulnerability #GriefWork #YoungMen #Boys #CircleUp

KEEP IT SIMPLE. MAKE IT FUN.⠀ ⠀ The Quest, our

KEEP IT SIMPLE. MAKE IT FUN.⠀
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The Quest, our signature offering, invites aspiring young men into the inner and outer wilderness for 10 days of deep inquiry, guided personal exploration and heart-felt connection to self, peers and nature. ⠀
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Sounds intense? It is.⠀
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On our mid-week parent check in (aka "The Spirit of the Solo") many parents and guardians of our 2021 Questers shared that they weren't even sure if they would be able to manage the experience themselves. ⠀
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But we reminded them of some important pieces of the journey...⠀
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When we founded Journeymen, we knew that getting boys and young men to sign up for personal "work" was going to be hard. Even more so, without some sort of an intact relationship (mentors) to lean on, getting "buy in" is vital for our capacity to support the change that is on the horizon.⠀
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And so we always imbue our courses with a high degree of games and the spirit of play. Especially at the beginning!⠀
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As our elder Walter likes to say:⠀
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"Keep it simple. Make it fun".⠀
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And so it is.⠀
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Last weekend we welcomed back 11 young men from their trials on the land ~ and now we begin the delicate and critical journey of integration. For the next year + we will stay engaged with this crew through the ups and downs of their lives, gathering in council, reclaiming our core identities, and mining for the gold within.⠀
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Oh, and playing together, too :)⠀
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#Mentorship #RitesOfPassage #Boys #Camps #Youth #Play #Fun #CircleUp

Wayfinders 2021 - Welcome Circle. Feel the love wi

Wayfinders 2021 - Welcome Circle. Feel the love with @journeymen at our first overnight camp for boys since the pandemic closures!

#Mentorship #RitesOfPassage #CircleUp #Boys #NatureConnection #Seattle #Vashon #Tacoma #Kitsap #GoodVibes #Manhood #Masculinity

#YouthVoice⠀ ⠀ Last week we wrapped up each of

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Last week we wrapped up each of our Band of Brothers weekly mentoring groups with our annual tradition: #BBQ and celebrations of #brotherhood. As we prompted our guys to reflect on the past year, many remarked at how important it was for them to have a space to connect with each other, in person, and outside. ⠀
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But the feedback that really hit different was the one above. Many of our participants struggled immensely with online-only education and felt like they had very little motivation to make it through their week. And while it isn't always easy to rally young folks to show up to group (especially when its 40 degrees and raining for half the year), when they look back on it all, virtually all of the guys were grateful for the #connection, #community and #play available to them.⠀
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We'd like to thank our generous donors and funding partners for enabling us to offer this amazing experience at no/low cost to families. Without your help, we would not have been able to show up in full for our #youth in a time of need - and because of you, dozens and dozens will look back on this period more as a difficult time, instead of a miserable one - together we built #resilience this year.⠀
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For 2021-22 we'll be back to a more regular rhythm of in-school #mentorship and outdoor meet-ups - and we are setting sights on 1-2 new hubs for expansion in #Seattle, #Tacoma and #Kitsap - want us in your community? Comment below and/or tag your friends - as always, mentors are needed, so stay tuned for our next mentor training and get involved in creating a better future for all through the inspiration of tomorrow's young men. ⠀
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#CircleUp

BE GOOD WITH YOUR WHOLE SELF Open sessions (in pe

BE GOOD WITH YOUR WHOLE SELF

Open sessions (in person, outdoors) start Wednesday 5/26, 7-9pm - no cost/gift-based, RSVP required

The simple act of coming together with the spirit of growth, trust, and openness is a soothing balm for the psyche & soul in this age of isolation, volatility, and confusion. Woven together in a sacred container, our stories, experiences and living questions provide the medicine for healing and whole-ing – individual and collective.

The Men’s Council is a place where you can show up fully, let down your guard, and open to the depths of your inner world. Led by experienced Journeymen guides through the ancient Way of Council, this experience invites you to rekindle your inner fire through intimate relationship with yourself and a community of brothers.

Going without a set agenda, themes of relationship, marriage, masculinity, parenting, money, and purpose may emerge – perhaps more. Each of us is on our own journey, moving at our own pace. No matter where you are now, you are welcome here.

Summer 2021 sessions co-led by guides @nickywilks and Patrick Good.

#CircleUp #MensWork #CircleProcess #TheWayOfCouncil #MentalHealth #Community #Vashon #Tacoma #Seattle #HealthyMasculinity #Men

Extending a huge 'Thank You' to those of you who h

Extending a huge 'Thank You' to those of you who have already donated for Give Big!

Our mission is to encourage compassionate, inspired and resilient young men through nature-based rites of passage, mentorship, and community engagement.

Journeymen facilitates vital experiences to guide the men of tomorrow to discover their authentic gifts, create a strong vision for their future, and fully engage in their lives through meaningful service and effective, heart-centered action.

Join us in our efforts of supporting our future generations - donate to Journeymen today!

This year, Journeymen is making it easy to create

This year, Journeymen is making it easy to create a big impact. Knowing that money is tight right now for many, we are asking our community to commit to a monthly contribution of just $5 or more, and forward a simple pre-written email to 5 contacts who you believe would resonate with our work. Our goal is to grow our circle of support far and wide - spreading the love, and the support.

Sound simple enough? We hope so!

Ready to get started? Click the link in our bio to make your monthly donation, and then check your email inbox for your automated response. Forward it to 5+ friends, and consider adding a brief note about why you love Journeymen to amplify your impact.

After a grueling year of physical distancing, scre

After a grueling year of physical distancing, screen-fatigue and the cancellation of our summer 2020 outdoor courses, we're beyond excited to be preparing for our favorite time of year - camp season! Enrollment is now open for all of our planned 2021 spring and summer experiences - sign up now and claim your spot! Space is filling quickly.

Journeymen is committed to maximizing inclusion and access for participants who are unable to afford our courses and are otherwise qualified to enroll. Thanks to our sustaining donors and funding partners, we are happy to be able to say “yes” to everyone who seeks to join us for our life-changing camps, quests and courses.

In recognition of historic and ongoing economic disadvantage, participants identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & Person of Color) may opt to waive Course Fees and/or pay what you wish/can toward enrollment.

We are just one month away from our very first cam

We are just one month away from our very first camp of the 2021 season - Kindle Campout - and there are still a few spots remaining!

Kindle campout is the ultimate celebration of our sons. Equal parts play and purposeful process, this experience is the perfect opportunity to share in the magic of childhood with your special young guy.

Research shows that more than money, material goods or even education, quality 1-on-1 time with a loving caregiver is essential for healthy youth development. With technology often pulling us away from what matters most, Kindle offers simple and time-tested activities to build your bonds in the presence and support of community.

Join us and lay a foundation for a lifetime of good relations – it starts in the heart.

[For Boys Entering Grades 3-6 & a Parent/Guardian - Check out the link in our bio to for more info & registration]

Throughout this past March (Women's History Month)

Throughout this past March (Women's History Month) our mentoring groups have focused our attention in circle acknowledging and celebrating the women in our lives. We've witnessed our youth recognize the aspects of our culture and institutions that remain inequitable for women and girls, and identify many of the concerning patterns of violence against women, so often coming from the hands of men.

As a youth mentoring organization working with boys and young men, we are committed to prioritizing these conversations, learning more about our systems of oppression, and exploring the many ways in which we, personally and collectively, can create a more peaceful and loving world.

In circle last week, the boys in one group were asked,

"'How do you want girls and women to feel around you?"

The 3 words above were consistently the most common response.

May we all continue to stand up for ourselves and one another so that ALL of our people feel Respected, Safe, and Heard - today and everyday.

Each month we strive to engage in meaningful servi

Each month we strive to engage in meaningful service opportunities to help empower our boys to understand their integral role in our beloved community.

This week our 4th & 5th grade Band of Brothers crew gathered at one of our favorite local beaches to help clean up trash and keep the Puget Sound healthy!

#BandofBrothers #GivingBack #CommunityService #Volunteer #CircleUp

In honor of Women's History Month, we would like t

In honor of Women's History Month, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate all of the efforts of women across the world - those that are leading the way in this pivotal time and those who have come before us.

May we continue to learn from their powerful examples of compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice and equity. May we continue to stand by their side and speak up in solidarity - moving more fully towards respect, safety, and equal opportunities for all girls and women across the globe.

#womenshistorymonth

After nearly one full year of online learning, it

After nearly one full year of online learning, it seems like youth and families are as excited as we are to get back outside, in the sunshine, and reconnecting with community!

In case you missed it, we just opened enrollment for our 2021 overnight spring and summer experiences yesterday and spaces are filling up quickly. If you'd like learn more about our different offerings - head on over to the link in our bio! You can also reach out to us directly with any questions you have - info@journeymen.us

We're beyond excited to be preparing for our favor

We're beyond excited to be preparing for our favorite time of year - camp season! With our regular offerings back in the mix (Voyagers, Wayfinders, & The Quest) PLUS an all-new offering for parents and their sons (welcome moms!) called Kindle.

Check 'em out via the link in our bio and sign up early to claim your spot!

WAREI Fundraiser Nets $34K in support of our youth

WAREI Fundraiser Nets $34K in support of our youth mentoring groups across the Puget Sound!

Journeymen supporter Jan Wanot and his amazing community of folks in the WAREI (Washington Real Estate Investors) network generated an EPIC sum to kick off our 2021 fundraising efforts. Thank you, Jan & team for this incredible gesture of generosity and support!

In honor of black history month, may we remember t

In honor of black history month, may we remember that black history IS American history. It us up to all of us to remember our roots, learn about our nation's troubling history, and remain committed to the pursuit of justice and liberation for all of our people.

Join Journeymen for a deep dive into the soul of t

Join Journeymen for a deep dive into the soul of the masculine...

A Gathering of Stories is a two-day storytelling festival, conducted over livestream, bringing together renowned storytellers, musicians and poets from around the world, providing new insight and perspectives for tending the soul of the masculine.

Each day will weave a tapestry of story, punctuated by musical performances and spoken word artists. After each story, the audience will be invited to dive deeper with a shared conversation with the teller, connecting around the themes, insights, and characters that naturally spill forth from this old time magic.

Link in our bio / linktree

*This non-Journeymen event is hosted by one of our community partners. We confidently recommend it to you, and encourage everyone to use discretion when signing up. Myth is often appropriate for all ages, and some content and/or themes may be best suited for older youth and/or adults.

#Story
#Myth
#Masculinity
#Soul
#Wisdom
#SpokenWord
#Art
#MensWork
#Storytelling

"There are certain things we can say about this me

"There are certain things we can say about this method that seeks justice without violence. It does not seek to defeat or humiliate the opponent but to win his friendship and understanding. I think that this is one of the points, one of the basic points, one of the basic distinguishing points between violence and non-violence. The ultimate end of violence is to defeat the opponent. The ultimate end of non-violence is to win the friendship of the opponent.

It is necessary to boycott sometimes but the non-violent resister realized that boycott is never an end within itself, but merely a means to awaken a sense of shame within the oppressor; that the end is reconciliation; the end is redemption. And so the aftermath of violence is bitterness; the aftermath of non-violence is the creation of the beloved community; the aftermath of non-violence is redemption and reconciliation."

- Martin Luther King Jr.

Building Strength Through Balance Through our Cor

Building Strength Through Balance

Through our Core Four framework, boys in Band of Brothers will be encouraged and supported to test their physical, emotional, social edges, a process that refines leadership and interpersonal skills and deepens strength of character, inspiring greater self-confidence.

Spaces are still available for our middle and high school Band of Brothers online experience starting in January 2021. Send us a Direct Message if you're interested.

* In recognition of historic and ongoing economic disadvantage, participants identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & Person of Color) may opt to waive Course Fees , and/or pay what you wish/can toward enrollment. *

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