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One of the many traditions we have at Journeymen i

One of the many traditions we have at Journeymen is a "Check-in", which serves in three important ways.
First of all, a check-in is used to slow down, pause and actually check-in with yourself, your inner world, to explore how you are truly feeling in this moment.
Secondly, our check-ins serve as a way of welcoming others into our world, by sharing about our emotions and what is alive for us, we begin to form new connections and relationships with those around us.
Finally, our 'Check-ins' can be used to look out for one another, reaching out to see how our people are doing, do they have their needs met, could they use our support?
We never know what others might be going through unless we pause from the day to day tasks in order to reach out and let them know we are here, we care, and that they are not alone.
This practice is always important in our perspective, but challenging times like these make it even more important to do so. Please, take some time to pause from task mode and reach out to a few people for a 'Check-In', it may just be exactly what they need.

On behalf of the Journeymen team, we hope this mes

On behalf of the Journeymen team, we hope this message reaches you safe and healthy during these trying times. Over the past week we have been sitting with the question of how we can be of service during this time, while heeding the important information and precautions we are hearing from public health officials.

As mentors and facilitators, we recognize the likelihood of increased stress and anxiety for many of our youth during this time and are committed to being of support to the boys involved in CIRCLES while schools are currently closed.
Starting this week, Journeymen will offer online, digital CIRCLES. This is an approach that is completely new to our entire team, but times like these require us to be flexible and adapt accordingly.

These sessions will be a chance for boys, mentors, and staff to reconnect with one another, process their feelings/experiences thus far, and explore ways in which we can support one another, meeting our social and emotional needs while being physically apart.

We are in this together.
#CircleUp

#WomensHistoryMonth #CreatedEqual

#WomensHistoryMonth
#CreatedEqual

Spanning two days and one night under the stars, t

Spanning two days and one night under the stars, this experience provides fathers and their teen sons a time to connect, explore, and step outside of their regular routines. Recognizing the importance of this sacred dynamic, Journeymen guides and mentors help teen boys and their dads set the stage for revealing our true characters to one another, deepening the bond between father and son, opening channels for healthy communication, and planting the seeds for a lifetime of authentic sharing, fun adventures, and meaningful relationship.

As boys transition into becoming young men, fathers are called to shift the relationship they have with their son. This weekend campout for teens is designed to help boys deepen key relationships with their father or male mentor. 🔸 Passing the Torch - Father & Son Campout May 2 - 3, Vashon Island, WA

Enrollment is now open - sign up through our website www.journeymen.us.

journeymen.us/experience/passing-the-torch

Registration is now open for The Quest: a truly on

Registration is now open for The Quest: a truly one-of-a-kind journey into manhood. Spanning 10 immersive days in nature (July 31 - Aug 9) and a full year of ongoing support and mentorship, this course encompasses the absolute best of our work, offering participants opportunities to dive into their past, become fully present in their world, and cultivate a clear vision for their future.
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The full scope of this experience cannot be summarized in a few sentences, so we ask that you visit our website to learn more and discover what separates The Quest from your average summer camp. They are, quite literally, worlds apart.

At Journeymen, we focus on supporting boys in thei

At Journeymen, we focus on supporting boys in their development to become inspired, compassionate and resilient young men.

Journeymen facilitates life changing overnight Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPEs) 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. Ongoing mentorship and support is included.
Enrollment for spring and summer ROPEs is now open. Explore our options for 2020 below.

Claim your spot! Register today through our website www.journeymen.us.

www.journeymen.us/camps/

A few weekends ago, we gave some of last year's Qu

A few weekends ago, we gave some of last year's Questers the opportunity to learn self-defense through karate. This amazing class, taught by @rootsofkarate , covered some basic self-defense techniques, and we also went deeper into some heavy concepts like aggression and learning to navigate anger and fear in a healthy way. We are so grateful for the opportunity provided in this class, and we hope that it can happen again!

Today we reached over 1,000 followers on both our

Today we reached over 1,000 followers on both our Instagram and Facebook channels!
As a token of our appreciation, we wanted to share something with you all in return. Over the past month+ we've been working hard behind the scenes to create an entirely new Journeymen website, and today we're happy to share it with all of you!
With our new and improved website, you will find several new offerings including - additional camps, impact days for schools, professional development for teachers, custom trips designed for schools and community organizations, plus so much more.
Go check it out and let us know what you think >>> www.journeymen.us

Relationships are central to everything we do at J

Relationships are central to everything we do at Journeymen; Relationship with ourselves, relationships with each other, and relationships with the world around us.
Today we want to shine a light on one of many beautiful relationships that have unfolded over the past few years.

Meet Hamish. Today Hamish turns 17 years old. A few years ago his mom reached out to our mentor and fellow rite of passage guide, Arne Rubinstein, to learn more about his life-changing work and how she could support her son during his teenage years. Being that they were from the Pacific Northwest, Arne decided to put them in touch with us here at Journeymen.

Shortly after, Hamish signed up for The Quest, our 10-day young men's initiation for teen boys. The rest is history. Hamish and his family have quickly become deeply intertwined with the Journeymen community, so moved by the newfound relationships that they decided to relocate their family to Vashon Island with the help of our elders, mentors, and young men, volunteering to support. Last summer Hamish returned to The Quest to show up as a mentor for the next wave of young men embarking on their journey into adulthood.

We are so proud of the man he is becoming and are so grateful to have him as a part of our growing community. Happy Birthday Hamish from all of us here at Journeymen!

We'd like to take this Thankful Thursday to expres

We'd like to take this Thankful Thursday to express gratitude for one of our donors and the founder of Starbreak Preschool, Dan Cullinan.
Dan’s school sits in the realm of outdoor, play-based learning, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution. This represents Starbreak’s core commitment to being present for each individual child and their unique needs. We're incredibly grateful for his gifts to this community, both through his efforts at Starbreak Preschool and his continued support of Journeymen.

Join Journeymen this coming Saturday, Jan 18th for

Join Journeymen this coming Saturday, Jan 18th for our next mentor training, Circle Tending I hosted in Tacoma, WA. Don't miss your chance to get involved, limited spaces available!
True mentorship is an art. A commitment to personal and cultural evolution. And one of the most powerful ways to enact positive change in our world.

For many, it feels like a lost aspect of our modern communities. With traditional mentoring roles becoming less common, and without a basic understanding of effective and safe mentoring dynamics, we are collectively responsible for reclaiming this important cultural function.
NOW IS THE TIME.

For adult men with a clear interest in this work, becoming a Mentor means directly impacting the lives of the generations after you while cultivating your own authentic gifts. Perfect men need not apply – we walk the path of growth together. [More info and registration link in bio]

During today’s session at Jason Lee Middle Schoo

During today’s session at Jason Lee Middle School, we asked the group ‘What kind of man do you hope to be described as by the people in your life?’ The following three qualities were some of the most common responses from the group.
Time and time again we are reminded that every young person has the answer, it’s a matter of asking the right questions and giving the future generations the time, space, and platform to share their perspectives, their values and their dreams.

It’s our job as mentors to ask, to listen, to encourage, and to support unconditionally as our young ones continue to find their place in the world.

Today’s CIRCLES session started off with a littl

Today’s CIRCLES session started off with a little visit from an absolutely adorable puppy.

It’s a beautiful thing to witness how kind, caring, and gentle a group of boys becomes when engaging with a puppy.

GIVEAWAY! Feeling the holiday spirit, we've decide

GIVEAWAY! Feeling the holiday spirit, we've decided to Giveaway some of our newest Journeymen merch! To enter:

1. Must follow @journeymen
2. Like this post
3. Tag 3 friends that you're grateful for in the comments

Winner will be picked at random on Saturday, 12/21 at 3pm PST.

Huge shoutout to Relish and our high school guys w

Huge shoutout to Relish and our high school guys who helped put on an amazing dinner last week, sharing our story and exploring possible solutions to many of the challenges facing teens today.
It’s a beautiful thing to see what’s possible when we come together over a meal to share in meaningful conversation.
#Gratitude

Journeymen Co-Founders, Nicky Wilks & Alex Craighe

Journeymen Co-Founders, Nicky Wilks & Alex Craighead, receiving our first BIG check, generously donated by Island Lumber in support of our in-school mentoring course, CIRCLES. We are so fortunate to have the support from many of the local island businesses - this work truly takes a village!

One of our pillars in this work is encouraging our

One of our pillars in this work is encouraging our boys to challenge themselves by taking healthy risks.

This theme is often interpreted by many as taking physical risks, but we believe social and emotional risks can be just as scary and equally as transformative if we're able to move through our fears towards our passions and dreams.

How many of us adults can think of a time we chose safety/comfort over stepping into the fire and taking a risk? What does that lead to over a lifetime of playing it safe? Are we really stretching ourselves? Are we really living authentically?

Our hats are off for the youth around the world who are often the ones to set the best example of how to live authentically, sharing their true selves with the world.

What's something you've always been interested in or curious about, but haven't explored because of fear? Are you willing to step through the fire and take a risk? Would love to hear from you all in the comments below 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

Many boys and young men around the world today do

Many boys and young men around the world today do not have a positive male role model in their lives. Having a healthy relationship with another male is one of the most crucial things for a young boy to have in his life as he transitions into young adulthood. Providing a positive role model for these young men gives them the opportunity to see what it means to be an honest and compassionate man, and is one of the first steps towards eliminating toxic masculinity. As much as we would like to, we cannot fulfill the role of being a mentor for every boy around the world, so we need YOUR help! If there are any young boys or men that may look up to you, make sure you do your part in showing them what it means to be a good man in this ever-changing world.

We are still in awe from yesterday, in less than 2

We are still in awe from yesterday, in less than 24 hours we nearly met our #GivingTuesday fundraising goal of $2,500. Not only that, @shailenewoodley decided to support Journeymen with a post that has over 17,000 likes... Truly blown away from the support and positive feedback from each and every one of you. If you’re still feeling called to support, it’s not too late - our donation page is still live in the bio, though there’s countless other ways to get involved to support. Let us know if you’d like to know more about our work and how to get involved - we’d love to hear from you!

Two years ago, our inaugural summer of offerings h

Two years ago, our inaugural summer of offerings had a total of 8 participants across two different overnight experiences. This past season, just two summers later, we welcomed over 100 participants through our rites of passage experiences. Last year alone we generated over 2,500 volunteer hours in our community and provided financial aid and scholarship opportunities for over 75% of our participants. Our in-school mentoring groups have grown from 25 to over 85 students served each week on Vashon Island. And we now have 3 budding relationships with new schools in Seattle and Tacoma!

Today - we are deeply honored to receive support for our work from @shailenewoodley , someone we deeply admire in her unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping share our story!

Though we are partially funded through course fees, we rely on generous contributions from donors like you to deliver on our commitment to serve the community and remain accessible to those who need us most.

Please consider donating to our cause for #GivingTuesday - Every little bit helps. So much gratitude for your continued support 🙏🏽

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