Mother & Son
Boys 7‑11
2 nights
A 3-day camp for you to connect and build foundations for the teen years ahead.
“A very profound step into the unknown with my son that took us on a guided and supported journey. I was deeply moved by what we were helped to uncover in terms of our relationship and my own personal growth.”
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What to expect from the Mother & Son Camp
Strengthen your bond
Guide his direction
Understand the change
A community of guides and mentors
Share new experiences
Honour who he's becoming
Bond with your son and other families.
Hear from other Mothers in their own words
Mother & Son
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3 days, 2 nights at YarraKoora in the Byron hinterland
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Fully catered, with all dietary needs accommodated
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Facilitated sessions on what it means to become a woman, guided by experienced women and elders
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All camping equipment provided
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Workshops and guided practices to help you navigate your changing relationship and understand who each of you is becoming
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Starts 3pm Friday, finishes 2pm Sunday
Fully Booked? Join Our Camp Waitlist
Please note that all of our events required minimum numbers to proceed. In the event that these numbers are not reached, the Rites of Passage Institute may cancel the event at least eight weeks prior to the event starting and we will communicate this to you. If an event is cancelled, you will be given the opportunity to select a new date, receive a credit or receive a full refund.
Meet The
Head of Camps
As Head of Camps, Karim has been with ROPI since he first attended a camp of his own over 25 years ago. Now as a Youth Worker, Mentor and Educator he has paid it forward to the community by leading other young men.
He has a deep passion for this work and for seeing genuine connection build. Now as a father of 2, the connections he sees form on these camps hit differently.
Karim Kaufman Head of Camps
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Frequently asked questions.
Location
Our property is located in the Byron Bay hinterland — a stunning forest property with a large covered area for meals and gatherings, as well as two giant teepees. In the event of wet weather, we have you covered.
The site is located at 1 Coopers Lane South, Main Arm.
To get there from Mullumbimby:
— travel along Main Arm Road for 5km
— turn left into Coopers Lane and drive for 1km
— turn left into Coopers Lane South
— follow the signs and take the first driveway on your right
— keep driving up until you reach a white building — car park to the right
It is a steep driveway but you will be fine in any car!
Airports and transport
Both the Gold Coast and Ballina airports are around one hour’s drive from the campsite. We usually find the Gold Coast airport offers cheaper fares as it is larger and has more flights.
As we are in a regional town, public transport is not an option. If you are interested in carpooling from the airport, please let us know and we will put you in touch with other people who are also keen. Alternatively you can get an Uber from the airport — the cost is around $150 each way.
Start and finish times
We start at 3pm NSW time on Friday, and finish at 2pm on Sunday. It is essential that you arrive on time so please keep us posted if you are delayed on 0402 610 597.
Emergency contact
As there is limited phone reception on site, you can give your emergency contacts the number for Joel Leske, Head of Operations, who will be available throughout the camp and can get messages to you in an emergency.
Joel Leske: 0402 610 597
Camping and sleeping arrangements
This is a weekend of camping — either in your own tent or one you have hired from us. All people coming to the camp will be sleeping in tents rather than vehicles or caravans.
Toilets and showers
Weather
What should I bring?
This is a weekend of camping in tents — note you cannot sleep or access your vehicle during the camp. If you have not booked camping equipment and need it, you can hire it from us — please email us if you need to book it.
Food and dietary requirements
Our camps are fully catered and accommodate dietary requirements (and yes, we also have tea and coffee!). As we supply all food, please do not bring other food or snacks unless for medical reasons.
Music around the fire
On Saturday night, there might be a chance to share music, a story, a poem or performance around a fire. If you or your child have an instrument you enjoy playing, please feel free to bring it along.
Technology
A big part of this camp is being able to switch off and enjoy time with your child. We will have staff on site to take photographs which we will share after the event. We ask you to leave phones, watches and other technology at home or in your car for the duration of the camp.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to make changes more than 12 weeks before the program, we will charge a $50 administration fee. Between 6–12 weeks before the program, changes are subject to a cancellation fee of 10% of the total program cost. We are unable to offer refunds within six weeks of commencement unless we can rebook the space.
We strongly encourage domestic travel insurance — policies from as little as $35–70 cover airfares, accommodation and program costs. One we recommend is Insure and Go (Silver Level — up to $10,000 coverage, $100 excess).
Full terms: ritesofpassageinstitute.org/terms-conditions