Wild Rites
Reclaiming the natural passages of human development
It is time to reclaim the natural passages of healthy human development.
Imagine a world where children are wildly connected to their environment and immersed in ecologically-centred cultures.
Imagine a world where their passage into adolescence is marked and witnessed by their community.
Imagine, as they travel through the wild tempests of adolescence, they are guided by nature and culture to discover the truth of who they are in the world.
Sounds good eh? Let’s get on with it…
Wild Rites Program
The Wild Rites Program is a 1-4 year program for boys as they journey into adolescence, beginning with a Puberty Rite of Passage at age 12. Yearly camps explore themes of adolescence and develop skills related to nature-based challenges.
The Wild Rites Program philosophy and practices are related to:
