
A Peer-Led Weekend of Self-Discovery
Events in Israel, Mexico, Poland, USAJourney Into Manhood
Our peer-led, experiential weekend of self-discovery, brotherhood, personal-growth and inner-healing work.
Journey Into Manhood helps men explore and fulfill their needs for same-sex affection, community, and brotherhood in platonic and affirming ways that align with their faith and values.
But it is also appropriate for any man, regardless of his sexuality, who wants to address unhealed pain or unresolved issues around men and masculinity.
Journey Into Manhood is not a “gay-to-straight” intervention. It is not about anyone “converting” to heterosexuality.
Rather, it is about finding peace and self-acceptance, just as we are. It is about embracing our masculinity, living authentically and in integrity, and surrendering shame. It’s about exploring and healing underlying pain from the past that may be contributing to troublesome thoughts, feelings, and behaviors today.
It’s about becoming a better, happier, more authentic, more powerful man — a man of integrity, values, and purpose.
United States
Regular Registration Fee: $650
Full payment is due 10 days before the event.
Deposit: $250 holds your space
Early Registration Fee: $490
$160 discount when you pay the full $490 (not just a deposit) at least 6 weeks early.
Brothers & Friends Discounted Fee: $790 for 2 Men
When an SSA man and a non-SSA supporter (mentor, friend or family member) register together, pay just $790 for both men (equal to $395 each). Deposit for 2 is $400.
Poland
Regular Registration Fee: US$525
Full payment is due 10 days before the event.
Deposit: US$200 holds your space
Early Registration Fee: US$425
US$100 discount when you pay the full US$425 (not just a deposit) at least 6 weeks early.
Brothers & Friends Discounted Fee: US$690 for 2 Men
When an SSA man and a non-SSA supporter (mentor, friend or family member) register together, pay just US$690 for both men (equal to US$345 each). Deposit for 2 is US$300.
Israel
Regular Registration Fee: ILS 1950
Full payment is due 10 days before the event.
Deposit: ILS 800 holds your space
Early Registration Fee: ILS 1600
ILS 350 discount when you pay the full ILS 1600 (not just a deposit) at least 6 weeks early.
What the Fee Covers
- The full program (total of about 20 to 25 hours of facilitated “work” — deep personal processing — over parts of 3 days)
- Use of the rented camp or retreat center for all our activities
- Two nights stay at the camp, retreat center or lodge. Some locations include bedding and towels.
- Six meals (dinner on the first day through lunch on the third day)
- Journal and take-home booklet containing key teachings and resources.
- Three follow-up group sessions (online or by phone) to process, reconnect with new “brothers,” and help integrate what you’ve experienced into your daily life.
- For married men, it also includes an opportunity for your wife to participate in a one-time online group session while you are at Journey Into Manhood to help her know what to expect and how your participation might affect her.
The fee does not include transportation to or from the camp or retreat center.
(Fees are different in different countries to reflect differences in regional markets and economies.)
Locations, Dates, Registration and Payment Links
Before you register, please read our FAQs about registering, location, travel, etc.
(Regrettably, because of an extreme new Canadian law, along with hostile Canadian media and activists, we are unable to accept Canadian residents as participants in Journey Into Manhood.)
Southern Indiana
September 2 to 4, 2022
East-Central Texas
October 14 to 16, 2022
Southern Arizona
February 24 to 26, 2023
NOTE: If you have trouble registering, please email Tim at timsemler@brothersroad.org.