An Initiation into Manhood

Bless your son with an initiation ceremony that calls him up into manhood. For thousands of years, a rite of passage into manhood was considered a regular part of life. Our current society has replaced them with meaningless trials of struggle. Give you son what he needs.

The Path Your Son Needs

Your son's life truly begins when he steps foot onto his masculine journey. Most men today couldn't tell you when their journey began. Give your son a powerful moment that guides his future, solidifies his purpose, and empowers his manhood.

Mental Clarity for the Future

A boy's life changes when he goes through puberty. Physically, he gets it, understanding the being his is becoming, but does he truly understand what it means to be a man? Set his future in the right direction and provide him with the clarity he needs for his future.

POWER. DIRECTION. PURPOSE.

Come experience an incredible day alongside your son (ages 14-18) to experience ​fellowship, competition, education, and bonding throughout a full day of masculine activities that culminate in your son's initiation into manhood! Our aim is to elevate their manhood, empower their future, and show them what it’s like to grow shoulder to shoulder together as men! 

This event is not to be taken lightly. By registering, you will commit to taking the next step on your journey as a father, and commit to showing up for your son.

The Mission: Solidify your active role as his leader and guide - his future is in your hands.

Mentors: Connect with a crew of solid dads for your son to learn from and lean on.

Challenges: Hands-on tasks to deepen your bond - built on grit and growth.

Real Talk: Conversations on why a strong father matters - guiding boys into manhood with purpose.

The Mission: Solidify your active role as his leader and guide - his future is in your hands.

Mentors: Connect with a crew of solid dads for your son to learn from and lean on.

Challenges: Hands-on tasks to deepen your bond - built on grit and growth.

Real Talk: Conversations on why a strong father matters - guiding boys into manhood with purpose.

2025 DATES AND LOCATIONS

PISGAH FOREST,

NORTH CAROLINA

JULY 26, 2025
​​​Registration Deadline:
​​JULY 6, 2025

CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA

AUGUST 23, 2025​​
Registration Deadline:
​​AUGUST 3, 2025

CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA

AUGUST 23, 2025​​
Registration Deadline:
​​AUGUST 3, 2025

FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

NOVEMBER 1, 2025
​​​Registration Deadline:
​​OCTOBER 12, 2025

STILL GOT QUESTIONS? WE GOT YOU!

Frequently Asked Questions

 How do I know this is for me and my son?

We're looking for those fathers who are committed, who have what it takes to be intentional in their son's life, but may be struggling to get there. Come and receive the empowerment and knowledge you need to be the father your son needs to grow into a man. 

How will the day be structured?

As with everything in life, you never know what will be thrown at you. Be prepared for a powerful day of forging bonds through hands on challenges, real conversations, and physical activity. Don't show up expecting light work, but we aren't out to break you either. Be prepared for you and your son to be pushed outside your comfort zone, where you can achieve growth. The day will be broken up between activities, group exercises, and workshops. 

 Why are there limits on ages?

There comes a time in a boy's life where he must move out from under his mother's wing, to under his father's guidance. Around the age of eight, a developmental shift occurs and your son is beginning to wonder, be curious, and to look more and more to you as his father for the answers. Those of a younger age have simply not reached that point yet. If you feel your son is mature enough for an event like this, let's have a conversation. On the other end, sixteen is an approximate age cap to bring in the boys who are still receptive and open to your guidance. If your son is older and is open to this event, let us know. 

What if my son's father is not in the picture?

This is an unfortunate and very real reality of our world. Many boys, including some of the men leading this event, grew up without their father in their life. That is where the power of mentors is necessary to help a boy become a man. Seek out a mentor for your son, someone who is already playing a powerful role in his life, and they both are welcome at this event. If you are without a mentor for your son, contact us and we will pair him up with an incredible volunteer who have stepped up to serve in this capacity. 

What are the physical demands of the day?

This event is structured to provide a balance of physical activity, powerful conversations, and intentional bonding with your son. Your physical fitness level does not preclude you from participation in this event. It will be helpful to have a solid base of physicality established but it is not necessary, and each activity and evolution can be accomplished based off your own personal level of fitness. Whether you have zero fitness experience or you are an elite athlete, you will receive value. 

YOUR COACH

Coach Dan Smith is living his mission and purpose, to develop boys into men.
 
​After a decorated fourteen year career in law enforcement at the local and federal level, Coach Dan left his career behind after discovering, through his own masculine journey, where his heart was and what he needed to be doing with his life. He was motivated into this arena due to being a father to three boys. Coach Dan wants his sons to grow up in a world of men who don't behave as boys, but rather emulate Godly manhood: protecting, providing, and leading. ​Coach Dan has achieved coaching certification through the Apogee Strong Men's program, where he now serves as a men's coach and live event facilitator.

​Coach Dan started Voyage Rites to spark a movement of rites of passage, equipping fathers and mentors with faith-based tools to guide boys into biblical manhood. Rites of passage for boys entering manhood used to be a common sense part of societies for thousands of years. It unfortunately has been sorely missing from Western culture and we have witnessed the impact it has had. Bringing powerful, well-researched, intentional rites of passage into our culture specifically for boys will significantly impact our future men, women, and nation.

YOUR COACH

Coach Dan Smith is living his mission and purpose, to develop boys into men.
 
​After a decorated fourteen year career in law enforcement at the local and federal level, Coach Dan left his career behind after discovering, through his own masculine journey, where his heart was and what he needed to be doing with his life. He was motivated into this arena due to being a father to three boys. Coach Dan wants his sons to grow up in a world of men who don't behave as boys, but rather emulate Godly manhood: protecting, providing, and leading. ​Coach Dan has achieved coaching certification through the Apogee Strong Men's program, where he now serves as a men's coach and live event facilitator.

​Coach Dan started Voyage Rites to spark a movement of rites of passage, equipping fathers and mentors with faith-based tools to guide boys into biblical manhood. Rites of passage for boys entering manhood used to be a common sense part of societies for thousands of years. It unfortunately has been sorely missing from Western culture and we have witnessed the impact it has had. Bringing powerful, well-researched, intentional rites of passage into our culture specifically for boys will significantly impact our future men, women, and nation.

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