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Boys to Men - Initiation for Boys - Asheville, Nc

For the Boys

Are you ready for your adventure?

  • Are you trying to figure out what’s important in life?
  • Are you looking for something more?
  • Are you looking for men you can trust and rely on?

You’re not alone. We’re waiting for you. We offer:

  • A circle of boys and men who are committed to taking the journey together.
  • A safe place to ask the tough questions and get straight answers.
  • Guidance you can trust, push against, and rely on.

Rites of Passage Adventure Passage Weekend is the threshold. It's a wild ride. Days and nights are packed with challenges, mystery, games, and direct talk between men and boys.

Our Community Events have what you want; lots of of fun!

  • We go cave exploring, camping, frisbee golfing, and more.
  • We do community service work that ranges from arbor care to animal rescue to Habitat for Humanity projects and more.

What will you get out of this?

You'll have fun and get stronger. We'll challenge you physically, mentally, and spiritually.

You'll start to know your own power, and meet friends who are interested in going somewhere.

What happens besides the weekend?

After you complete your Rites of Passage Adventure Weekend you are called a Journeyman. We have ongoing activities that include fun events, social service, and skill building. You have the option of being matched with a mentor if you want to.

What is a mentor?

A mentor is a personal ally and supporter. A mentor is not a teacher or surrogate parent. Some young men think of them as uncles or big brothers. Journeymen screens our volunteers carefully. We're looking for good men who are already successful in their own lives. Then Journeymen shares what we know with our mentors: that young men are already excellent, and that mentors get as much as mentees from their friendships.

How old do I have to be?

We accept boys 12 through 17 who are ready to commit to taking this next step into manhood.

Is this a religious outfit?

No. Journeymen has no religious affiliation or religious teachings. Some chapters of Journeymen do operate out of church facilities, but Journeymen supports each boy's individual spiritual tradition and journey.

Journeymen does support truth, integrity and responsibility.

(828) 719-6476