A Year-Long Journey in Self-Awareness & Growth
Our new Pathways program is a transformative year-long journey designed to guide and empower teenage boys in and around Asheville, North Carolina as they navigate the complexities and challenges of adolescence. Our supportive environment helps to foster healthy development through practical life skills, emotional intelligence, resilience, self-awareness, and more, helping participants build a strong sense of self and form positive relationships.
By integrating experiential learning, group discussions, and reflective practices, Pathways equips teens with essential tools and skills to understand their emotions, foster meaningful connections, build healthy relationships, and develop a strong, positive sense of self. We support teen boys to become responsible, compassionate young men as they grow into adulthood.
This structured approach provides a holistic development experience for Asheville teens, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive as young adults.
Want more information?
Our current program is enrolling for teen boys ages 14-17! Ask questions or let us know you’re interested →
We may start another group for 13-15 year olds!
Get Started
Teens, use our Google Form!
Parents or guardians can help their teen, but should not do this for them or without them. There will be a separate set of forms (permissions, etc.) for parents.
Scholarships will be available so that ability to pay will not hinder teens ready to grow & participate.
Pathways for teen boys
Pathways is great for teens who:
- Want to find purpose, ready to connect more deeply within a small group of peers and mentors.
- Struggle to communicate with their parents about their needs, desires, frustrations (emotional, etc.).
- Want to understand how to grow into adulthood in a good way.
- Are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Pathways involves participating in:
- 1 Council Group Meeting per month (ideally the first Tuesday)
- 1 Monthly Weekend Activity (Sunday ~noon until 3pm or 6pm depending upon the activity)
- 2 Camping Trips per year
- 1 ROPAW (Spring or Fall)
- Students may be invited to a Wilderness Solo (Vision Quest) experience if ready/interested.
Abstract Benefits
- Practical life skills
- A deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions
- An enhanced ability to form and maintain healthy relationships, and navigate these relationships with greater empathy and confidence
- Tools to navigate life’s challenges with resilience
- A clear sense of purpose, direction, values, and identity in their personal and social lives
- Leadership skills to positively impact their communities
Concrete Benefits
- Completion certificate to recognizing their achievements
- Letter(s) of recommendation from mentor(s)
- Personal growth journal reflecting on their values, strengths, and aspirations
- An “Emotional Toolkit” guide containing strategies for managing emotions, conflicts, & more
- Opportunities for upskilling, ongoing support, and networking
- Access to our extensive mentor network and alumni resources
Pathways benefits for parents
- Enhance parent-teen communication skills:
Parents can benefit from their teen being able to communicate more effectively, fostering stronger relationships. We will also provide resources to help foster further understanding. - Increase understanding of teen development:
Deepen understanding of adolescent development and emotional needs, and how to support them - Empowerment:
Feel empowered to support their child’s journey towards adulthood. - Confidence in teen’s emotional well-being:
Parents will feel more confident in their teen’s ability to navigate emotional challenges and make healthy decisions. - Support:
We support parents in their growth process within the guidance of our community
