Father and Son Programs (for Young Sons) - Feedback & Photos

Father and Son Programs (for Young Sons) - Feedback from the Fathers in 2023

Prior to engaging ‘Fathering Adventures’, I had not been spending enough time with my son. I didn’t know what his needs were exactly as he was growing up. We wrongly had an over emphasis on meeting his academic needs rather than his emotional and developmental needs. And when I did spend time with him, I was not necessarily being effective or intentional.
I chose to register for this guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience, because I resonated with the challenges fathers face, and I acknowledged that I needed to improve my fathering skills.
This experience was an opportunity to spend intentional time with my son and affirm him, and meet other likeminded fathers and sons.. It also provided me with strategies I can apply moving forward.
The moment I realised that you were actually helping me in my journey as a Dad, was when my son responded to the 3 intelligence-gathering questions you had ask our sons.
My favourite highlight from this experience was having many moments of deep conversations with my son.
Beyond this experience, I will be more intentional in sharing one on one time with my son, and inviting his feedback on my fathering style.

Elgene (Age 50 years) from Sydney, NSW.

Prior to engaging ‘Fathering Adventures’, I had been experiencing years of feeling lost, and my frustration was enormous. I felt as though I had no time to invest into my kids.
This guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience has meant a great deal to me. This time with my son has helped me achieve a dream that had seemed too hard amongst all of the pressures at home. It also boosted my confidence in regards to loving my son through these challenging times, and also gave me strategies to love others better.
The moment I realised that you were actually helping me in my journey as a Dad, was when you taught us Dads how to affirm our sons, and not just the necessary things to say, but expanding upon the why we need to say them. That was huge for me.
Needless to say, my favourite highlight from this experience was applying what we had learnt – actually affirming our sons.
Beyond this experience, life at home seems more hopeful, and my hope seems more tangible, because I plan on applying all the skills and tools I learnt throughout the weekend, more broadly at home.

Grant (Age 49 years) from Orange, NSW.

Prior to engaging ‘Fathering Adventures’, I felt frustrated by the generational gap between my son and I that I couldn’t seem to bridge on my own.
I chose to register for this guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience, because my own childhood trauma inspired me to not recreate the same experience for my kids.
This experience was a wonderful way to seal the “beloved son” stage in my 13 year old son’s journey.
You provided a structure and an underlying framework which I had lacked.
Although I have read books, nothing compares to the experiential process you offer.
The moment I realised that you were actually helping me in my journey as a Dad, was when Darren reminded us Dads that whilst we are Dads, we are also sons, as that helped me reflect upon my own childhood experience as a son.
My favourite highlight from this experience was affirming my son on Saturday night, after you had coached us Dads on how to best do that.
Beyond this experience, I will focus on being more involved in my son’s life, be less judgmental of him and his preferences, and step more into his world.
The value for money of this experience was great. In fact, this experience was priceless.

Darren P. (Age 48 years) from Sydney, NSW.

Prior to engaging ‘Fathering Adventures’, my greatest challenge was being intentional about connecting with my eldest son, as we are different personality-wise. And whenever I would plan to do so, something would always come up, preventing us to do so.
I chose to register for this guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience, because I realized that I was missing out on opportunities to speak into my son’s life.
This experience was awesome. It took my connection with my son to a whole other level. I learnt things about him that I never knew. And it enabled me on a one-on-one basis to tell my son how much he means to me as my son. I learnt so much from Darren’s experience with his own 4 sons, and it created opportunities to have deep father-son time. Not only am I now better equipped to be an intentional father, I also now have a better perspective of what a father looks like.
The moment I realised that you were helping me in my journey as a Dad, was when my son said, “Dad, I am having so much fun with you.”, and “I really know now how much you love me.”.
My favourite highlight from this experience was affirming my son on Saturday evening, and being able to tell him that he is my beloved son. Beyond this experience, I will be more intentional as a Dad, and I will speak more into my son’s life.

Lourens (Age 45 years) from Brisbane, QLD.

I chose to register for this guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience, because I want to get this right!
It’s really important to me that each of my children receive into their lives, at crucial moments and times, that which I didn’t.
This experience has been a time of reconnecting with my son, that can sometimes get a little lost or ignored in the process and busyness of this thing we call life.
‘Fathering Adventures’ offers the scaffolding, understanding and skills to help Dads become destiny through their children’s eyes. Thank you Darren and Melissa.
My favourite highlight from this experience was the intentional 1 on 1 time on Saturday afternoon, capped by affirming my son that night. Beyond this experience, I will hopefully be more authentic through servant-hearted leadership toward my wife and kids.
To articulate fully the blessing that ‘Fathering Adventures’ has been to me and my family since our paths first crossed – I have no words. Without you both, this weekend simply could not have happened.

Jono (Age 44 years) from Dubbo, NSW.

Father and Son Programs (for Young Sons) - Feedback from the Sons in 2023

This guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience has helped teach me that I can do a lot more than I realized, and that my Dad truly loves me and is proud of me.
My favourite highlight from this experience was going to the Big Kart Track during our intentional one-on-one time.
When my Dad affirmed me, it made me feel so loved, supported, and emotional.
This experience has helped my relationship with my Dad, as I feel like I have a lot more love and respect for him.

Reagan (Age 13 years) from Gympie, QLD.

This guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience meant a lot to me.
Spending time with just my Dad was really fun, and I found out what we can achieve together.
My favourite highlight from this experience was canoeing with my Dad. We worked together and we had loads of fun.
When my Dad affirmed me, it made me feel really happy. It was special and meaningful, and it made me think about how much I love him.
This experience has helped my relationship with my Dad. I just want to spend more and more time with him.
And my relationship with my Dad will now be happy, caring, helpful, and spending more time together.”

Harper (Age 12 years) from Brisbane, QLD.

This guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience gave me a lot of quality time with my Dad, and hanging out with him and having fun together.
My favourite highlight from this experience was when me and my Dad went to the big pineapple and ‘TreeTop Challenge’ during our intentional one-on-one time.
When my Dad affirmed me, it made me feel special, knowing that my Dad is there for me, and is always there to love me and be there.
My relationship with my Dad will now be like we are brothers. We love each other and he will always be there.
And yes, I would consider joining Dad for a guided “Rite of Passage” Father-Son Adventure experience in my teenage years, because I will be there for him like is there for me.

Rylan (Age 11 years) from Brisbane, QLD.

This guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience has meant a lot to me, because it has been an opportunity to help me spend time with my Dad, and we don’t get to do all of these fun activities at home, as much as we did here.
When my Dad affirmed me and told me that he loved me very much, it made me feel loved and comfortable.
This experience has helped my relationship with my Dad, and bond with him much more, and looking ahead, I believe we will be more patient with each other, and we will spend more time with each other.
And I would love to join Dad for a guided “Rite of Passage” Father-Son Adventure experience in my teenage years, so that I can get advice from a real man who has already experienced manhood. Plus I would already be comfortable talking to him.

Lorenzo (Age 10 years) from Sydney, NSW.

This guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience has meant a lot to me, so much that I can’t explain.
My favourite highlights from this experience was Dad affirming me.
When he affirmed me, it made me feel loved, happy, warm, and awesome.
Yes!!!! This experience has helped my relationship with my Dad, and looking ahead, I believe our relationship will be closer and happier.
And yes!!!! I would like to join Dad for a guided “Rite of Passage” Father-Son Adventure experience in my teenage years.

Joshua (Age 9 years) from Orange, NSW.

How to Book a Father and Son Adventure Weekend experience

As you have read... Far too many Dads fall short in their fathering because they have forgotten what they had wanted and needed from their Dads when they were boys.

And as you have also read... Our guided “Fathering Boys” Father and Son Adventure Weekend experiences help fathers and their younger sons have healthier relationships, stronger bonds, and a deeper understanding of one another.

This is how you start the process to book / express interest in one of our guided "Fathering Boys" Father and Son Adventure Weekend experiences in either South-East QLD, NSW, or VIC, for sons aged 7-13 years inclusive, and their Dads or father figures... https://fatheringadventures.com.au/shop/cat/fathers-and-sons-7-13-years .

How to Book a Rite of Passage Program / Father and Son Adventure experience (for Older Sons)

Teenage boys struggle when they are not actively and adequately guided by their Dad or father figure, through their most challenging life transition – from boyhood to manhood.
And no good parent wants their son to struggle because he remains a boy.

Our guided “Rite of Passage” Son and Father Adventure experiences are a proven process that result in healthier relationships, a deeper understanding of one another, and new direction, into the future.

This is how you start the process to book / express interest in one of our guided "Rite of Passage" Son and Father Adventure  experiences in either Tropical North QLD, South-East QLD, or Queenstown NZ, for teenage sons, and older sons, and their Dads or father  figures... https://fatheringadventures.com.au/shop/cat/fathers-and-sons-13-years-and-over .