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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.

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Soul'd Out & Full of Love 🌿 All 2022 Summer Ca

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!

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Get ready for a deep dive into the art of transfor

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!

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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.

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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.

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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

"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

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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

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