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Ahhh summertime… seemingly endless daylight beck Ahhh summertime… seemingly endless daylight beckons us into an easy-going rhythm where we’re invited to appreciate the refreshment of a cool glass of water on a hot day, saying ‘yes’ to staying even longer at the beach or exploring further into the deep, cool green of a woodland hike. 

Davis, one of our new Camp Co-Leads, brought this joyful expansiveness to the folks who took part in our first One Village offering: Kindle Campout. Having participated in rites of passage experiences as a youth, Davis very much wants ALL youth to have rites of passage experiences. 

It’s been a busy year for Davis — as well as being a key team member for Kindle Campout — she got engaged (congratulations!) and went on a six month road trip with her fiance, Duncan Ende, and beloved cat, Cleo in their trusty 1998 Ford Econoline, traveling all the way to Oregon, California, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, and back home to Washington. 

Davis brings her keen intellect, irreverent playfulness, and love of nature to everything she’s a part of — no wonder she’s a firm favorite with both our campers and our crew. Welcome to the team, Davis! We’re so blessed to have you on board.

#OneVillage #KindleCampout #summercamp #ritesofpassage #journeymen #familytime #playonvashon #vashon #vashonisland #youthprogram #kidscamps #kidsclasses #outdooreducation #childrenactivities #activities #summercamp2022 #bestsummerever #kidscamp #summercamp #thatvashonlife #seattlelocal #pnwescapes #pnwcrew #pnwdiscovered #wanderwashington #pnw #washingtontrailassociation
Soul'd Out & Full of Love 🌿 All 2022 Summer Ca Soul'd Out & Full of Love

🌿 All 2022 Summer Camps are Fully Enrolled

🌿  Men's Council Summer Drop-in Session is Today from 6-8 pm

🌿  Enrollment is Open for Passing the Torch (Father/Son)

Summer is the season of abundance, and we're excited to report that all of our offerings for this season (including those from Spring) have been enrolled to capacity! 

Thanks to the generous contributions from our donors and major supporters, we're also thrilled to report that every request for financial aid has been granted, and that dozens of youth and families will be able to participate in our life-changing experiences without financial barrier. Thank you!

For those wondering what's left, we are once again hosting a monthly drop in men's council, open to all male-identified adults, and great for guys who want to touch back in with "the work", or get a taste before committing to one of the upcoming weekly cohorts.

Our first in the summer series is today, Thursday, June 30th from 6-8pm @ the Journeymen Skylodge at Open Space. These summer sessions are free and/or by donation. Get more info and RSVP  at the link in our profile 👆 

Finally, our final camp of the year comes online after the summer swell - this (and likely every) Labor Day Weekend we invite fathers and sons ages 12+ to gather for a special two day, one night camp we call Passing the Torch. Space is currently avail, though like our other camps, it will likely also reach capacity 🙂 Get more info and RSVP  at the link in our profile 👆 

#journeymen #ritesofpassage #circleup #mentors #mentoring #vashon #vashonlife #vashonisland #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic #outdooreducation #sacred #nature #villague #community #relationships
At Journeymen, we believe that every person deserv At Journeymen, we believe that every person deserves to live safely, openly, and genuinely in every community and we celebrate the beauty in others by honoring them with love,  acceptance and pride in who they truly are -- because love is love . 

We acknowledge the challenges and triumphs within the LGBTQ+ communities, not just this month, but every day of every month. 

#happypridemonth #happypride #pridemonth #pride2022 #Journeymen #circleup #village #community #loveislove
Men of Integrity. Respecting All. Thriving Togethe Men of Integrity. Respecting All. Thriving Together. 

At Journeymen, our vision statement reminds us of the timeless wisdom from freedom fighters around the world. Reverend Desmond Tutu, quoted above, was a paramount figure in ending apartheid and improving gender equity in his native South Africa . 

Today we acknowledge the similarly long, arduous and ongoing journey toward justice and emancipation for our black brothers, sisters and siblings in America. And while this day marks an important milestone along the way, we know that the work isn't done. 

As men, as humans, and as people of privilege, we have a duty and an opportunity to acknowledge the mistakes of our personal and collective past and move toward something much more wholesome for self and society - as Layla F. Saad suggests, the possibility of being a "Good Ancestor".

What will you be remembered for?

#Juneteenth
We're in our favorite time of year: camp season! I We're in our favorite time of year: camp season! It's only fitting that we introduce you to Sage, one of our superb camp co-leads. 

Sage was a key member of the team for McMurray Exploratory Week and will be on board for upcoming camps Wayfinders, and The Quest. 

Never one to be complacent, Sage is participating in our Navigation II training this coming weekend: Tracking for Transformation. There are still a few spots left; registration info is in the link above 👆

Sage attends Prescott College, where they’re studying Social Justice — and it also gave them the opportunity to spend two months with the Maasai in Kenya this spring — we've got a feeling that this incredible experience brought even more depth, capacity to connect, and stellar song-writing skills (we're looking at you, Longhorn!) to Journeymen camp participants. 

Sage surfs the range between gravitas and exuberance: guided by their heart, their intuition, and their abiding kindness. Our campers and our team love soaking up Sage's good vibes! We love having you on the Journeymen team, Sage!

#vashon #vashonlife #vashonisland #pnw #wildlife #Journeymen #ritesofpassage #circleup #mentors #mentoring #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic #outdooreducation #sacred #nature #village #community #relationships
Get ready for a deep dive into the art of transfor Get ready for a deep dive into the art of transformative process by connecting deeply with your own inner guide as well as a larger community of like-minded and open-hearted professionals committed to creating positive change in the world. This training series is designed for adults of all genders with some experience in youth and/or human development, is often intense, and will invite you to explore your own “edges” in the work. 

Join us on June 18th for this advanced-level training that builds on the foundations of Navigation I.

Offered only once per year, Navigation II: Tracking for Transformation, will be led by Ben Sanford, who brings over 15 years of coaching, individuals and groups in a variety of human potential skillsets. 

"My mission is to be a servant of the Great Mystery as a guardian of choice by living with the earth, and holding the space for transformation as a protector, healer, and guide."
--Ben Sanford 
 
TRAINING FOCUS: TRACKING FOR TRANSFORMATION 
🌿Learn to see through the eye of The Tracker
🌿 Discover the skills and practices that lead to greater human-nature connection
🌿 Explore the ancient skills of awareness, tracking, stealth & camouflage
🌿 Gain insight into fundamental patterns and processes of life
🌿 Reawaken your instinct and intuition
🌿 Connect and communicate with nature in a holistic and primal way 

Get more info and register at the link in our profile 👆

#journeymen #ritesofpassage #circleup #mentors #mentoring #vashon #vashonlife #vashonisland #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic #outdooreducation #sacred #nature #villague #community #relationships
We’re still feeling the awesome vibes from Camp We’re still feeling the awesome vibes from Camp Kindle — so much love, laughter, growth and connection with the 50 beautiful people who gathered for our very first One Village experience. 
Kindle is the ultimate celebration of our children: equal parts play and purposeful process, this experience was the perfect opportunity to share in the magic of childhood. We’d love to see you next year!

Photo credits: Kent Phelan - thank you!

#OneVillage #Journeymen #ritesofpassage #circleup #vashon #vashonlife #vashonisland #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic #outdooreducation #sacred #nature #village #community #relationship
Camp Kindle is FULL -- as are our hearts at Journe Camp Kindle is FULL -- as are our hearts at Journeymen! We're so fired up that our very first all genders camp through our One Village Initiative has over 50 people attending and is also our largest gathering to date.

We're honored to be serving youth of all genders in our community -- coming together for a weekend to celebrate and build the bonds of loving connection, community and the beauty of Vashon's outdoors. 

#OneVillage #Journeymen #ritesofpassage #circleup #vashon #vashonlife #vashonisland #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic #outdooreducation #sacred #nature #village #community #relationship
We want to acknowledge the incredible people who p We want to acknowledge the incredible people who participated so powerfully in our Navigation I: The Elements of Transformation training -- thank you for showing up fully with wisdom, love, trust and curiosity.

True mentorship is an art -- it's a commitment to personal and cultural evolution -- and one of the most powerful ways to enact positive change in our world. 

We're excited to see how these people are going to share their gifts with their communities.

#journeymen #ritesofpassage #circleup #mentors #mentoring #vashon #vashonlife #vashonisland #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic #outdooreducation #sacred #nature #villague #community #relationships
At Journeymen, our commitment is to always say "Ye At Journeymen, our commitment is to always say "Yes" to youth and families who seek out our life-changing courses. 

Our goal this season is simple: 

20 new monthly donors contributing $20+ per month

We know that many of us rely on monthly budgets and income to balance our lives, and we hope that this invitation feels as easy as a subscription to Netflix, but awakens the love in your heart, knowing that each month your contribution will support the activities that bring out the best in our boys and young men. 

Will you be one of our 20? 

GiveBIG for Journeymen today! Link to donate can be found in our bio ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽 #GiveBIG #Journeymen # CircleUp
We believe that every person is imbued with unique We believe that every person is imbued with unique and vital gifts for the world ~ Journeymen is helping our youth see and FEEL it for themselves. Donate today for a future with more heart, more connection, and more sharing of what's truly good in the world.

GiveBIG for Journeymen today! Link to donate can be found in our bio ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽 #GiveBIG #Journeymen # CircleUp
Every day is Earth Day: inspired by nature in all Every day is Earth Day: inspired by nature in all that we do, today's the day to not just take action — but to make a commitment to support Earth every day — it's the only home we have. 

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates 

Here are a few ideas to get you started:
🌿 support our pollinators with plants in your garden that attract butterflies, bees and  hummingbirds
🌿 clean up plastic in your neighborhood or local park
🌿 swap out your kitchen and household products for ones that are biodegradable and don't use chemicals or plastics 
🌿 plant a tree - or many! Talk to your local government about planting more trees in public spaces
🌿 get your family involved with lots of hands-on outdoor experiences 
🌿 start a vegetable garden at your home - kids who grow vegetables eat vegetables! You could get together with friends and start a school garden too 

What are you doing to support our beautiful planet — we'd love to hear what you're doing!

 

#InvestInOurPlanet #EarthDay2022 #ThereIsNoPlanetB #savetheplanet  #nature #earthday
In our culture, there is no shortage of peak exper In our culture, there is no shortage of peak experiences, ranging from outdoor adventures, transformational workshops, festivals, and more. The real challenge is learning how to integrate the lessons learned during those peak experiences into our everyday lives back home, navigating old patterns and habits, family dynamics, peer influence, and more.

Without question, one of the most important parts of our work lies in supporting our youth in anchoring their transformation beyond the experience itself. This is why we have committed to offering a year of ongoing mentorship and support for all of the young men who participate in The Quest each summer.

We're so excited this coming weekend's final reunion as we venture out to our remote campsite in the Olympic Peninsula with our previous Quester's, mentors, and elders to culminate our year together.

#TheQuest #CircleUp #Journeymen #Mentorship
Journeymen co-founders featured on Washington Game Journeymen co-founders featured on Washington Game Changers Podcast with Lauri Hennessey! This podcast features leaders doing good in their community, driving innovative solutions and inspiring folks to make our state a better place for all of us. 

We had a great discussion with Lauri, touching on the mental health of our youth, helping kids detox from social media, the challenges facing boys today, and what Journeymen does to cultivate healthy communities for youth to thrive.

Have a listen with the link in our profile or you can find it on Spotify, Apple or Spreaker! ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

 

#journeymen #ritesofpassage #circleup #vashon #vashonlife #vashonisland #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic #outdooreducation #sacred #nature #villague #community
"Between every two pines is a doorway to a new wor "Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world."
― John Muir 

Our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful volunteers who joined us at Island Center Forest to plant trees! Our crew helped in a small way to restore balance to natural sites that have been impacted by pollution and climate change. 

Healthy forests and green spaces benefit our environment by: 
- Absorbing and naturally filtering rain water - which also helps local salmon and orcas!
- Providing clean oxygen and filtering pollutants from the air 
- Creating living space for wildlife 
- Being a place where we can connect with the outdoors 

#journeymen #familytime #vashon #vashonlife #vashonisland #forests #treeplanting #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic  #outdooreducation #sacred #nature #community #familytime #seattlelocal
Join us on April 30th for our introductory-level t Join us on April 30th for our introductory-level training that delivers highly impactful tools that will benefit teachers, mentors, coaches, social workers, parents and anyone else who works with/or wants to work with children, teenagers, or their peers more effectively. Navigation I is open to all genders.

This entirely-outdoor experience welcomes our environment to inform and guide our flow together and utilizes a combination of didactic (information-sharing) and experiential learning techniques. 

Key benefits include: 
~ Understand and experience the essential framework of a Rite of Passage (ROPs)
~ Be aware of liminal space and its application in transformational work
~ Have a basic understanding of nature-based human development
~ Be more confident and competent in your role as a mentor
~ Clearly understand the elements of safe and effective mentoring
~ Be able to recognize opportunities for mentorship in your personal and professional lives
~ Prepare yourself to mentor and/or staff on a Journeymen ROP 

Get more info and register at the link in our profile 👆

#journeymen #ritesofpassage #circleup #mentors #mentoring  #vashon #vashonlife #vashonisland  #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic #outdooreducation #sacred #nature #villague #community #relationships
As we welcome the coming of spring, we’re prepar As we welcome the coming of spring, we’re preparing for our favorite time of the year - camp season! Enrollment is now open for all our 2022  spring and summer experiences. 

Our season of transformation brings experiences for Grades 3 right through High School: from our very first all gender camp, Kindle, hosted through our One Village Initiative, through to our three other camps for boys and young men: Voyagers, Wayfinders, our signature offering, The Quest, right through to Passing the Torch, our Labor Day Weekend camp for fathers and sons.
 
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. 

Get more info and register at the link in our profile 👆

#outdoors #outdooreducation #community #ritesofpassage #positivity #Vashon #childrenactivities #summercamp #greatoutdoors #livemoremagic #journeymen #nature #brotherhood #vashonisland #youthprogram #kidsclasses #seattlelocal #pnwlife
Communication, honesty and respect provide the fou Communication, honesty and respect provide the foundation for relationships to thrive. 

Knowing your own boundaries and checking in with your partner to understand theirs is absolutely critical for relationships to be safe, respectful, and empowering to everyone involved. 

We are so proud of our high school group of young men who shared vulnerably and honestly as we dove into this incredibly important conversation. 

#CircleUp #Consent #Boundaries #Love #ConsentCulture #HealthyRelationships
True mentorship is an art. A commitment to persona 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.

Our next mentor training is coming up on Saturday, April 30th - sign up today to become a mentor and join us for one of our spring or summer camps & courses! 

More info and registration for Navigation I - Rites of Passage Leadership Training can be found in the link in our profile ☝🏽
We're so honored to receive the Vashon Community S We're so honored to receive the Vashon Community Scholarship Foundation's “Making a Difference Now” award — and for The Beachcomber to feature us — thank you! 

The Scholarship Foundation is a community effort to encourage graduating seniors to continue education and training after high school. Through the efforts of a volunteer board, hundreds of generous donors, and engaged community members, VCSF has raised more than $2.5 million to support the dreams of local students over the last 36 years. 

The link to the Beachcomber article is in our profile at linktr.ee/journeymen 

You can learn more and make a gift at vashonscholarshipfoundation.org. 

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