Growing Good Men 2026

Learn to be BRAVE together as father and son at Growing Good Men.

Growing Good Men is a weekend experience for fathers and their teenage sons. The goal of this program is to encourage and equip fathers and sons alike to strengthen their relationship, all while exploring important topics about growing into manhood. We have specifically designed this two-night weekend for fathers or significant male role models and teenage boys in high school, between years 7-10 (12-16 years old).

Taking place over a weekend, this program will include a wide range of activities. From short keynote sessions to small group and one-on-one father/son sharing, there will be plenty of opportunities for growth and reflection. We also make the most of the camp experience – the program will aim to include a range of the adventure activities available at CYC Forest Edge, such as the dual flying fox and the high ropes course.

We understand that not every teenage boy may be able to attend with their father. Teenagers are able to attend with another significant male figure in their life, who is over 18, with a signed waiver and email of consent from a parent/guardian. This program is designed to build a one-on-one relationship – fathers with multiple sons are recommended to bring the oldest with them, as they can always repeat the program in the future with other sons.