A one-day Christian experience that helps fathers and sons begin walking an intentional path toward biblical manhood - together.
Forging The Future creates space to step out of the ordinary and into shared challenge, conversation, and presence. It is designed to awaken intention, strengthen connection, and give families a shared moment they can build on over time.
YOUR LOCATION
Stafford, VA
YOUR DATE & TIME
May 2, 2026
9AM - 3PM
More details provided upon registration.
YOUR PRICE TODAY
$397 $297 for Father AND Son (ages 8-12)
Exclusive Event T-shirt Included!
Early Registration Pricing until March 21!
Additional sons/mentees $50 (limit 2)
Includes: Materials, catered dinner, and fun!
Limited space available!
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What Happens During the Day
Shared Work. Guided Conversations. Intentional Purpose.
Fathers and sons spend the day moving through hands-on experiences designed to strengthen connection, build trust, and create shared memory — without competition or pressure to perform.
Everything is done side by side.
The day unfolds through a sequence of experiences that balance movement, conversation, and rest. Each part is intentional, but none is evaluative. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is ranked.
You can expect:
Shared Physical Work. Simple, hands-on tasks that require cooperation and patience, giving fathers and sons space to work together without comparison.
Guided Moments of Reflection. Short, Scripture-attended pauses that help orient attention without forcing emotion or meaning.
Father-Only and Son-Only Spaces. Time set aside for fathers to gain clarity and confidence in their role, while sons stay active and engaged without premature identity language.
Mentorship in Practice. Activities where sons try, adjust, and learn — while fathers practice guidance without control.
Rest and Conversation. Built-in moments to slow down, eat together, and let connection happen naturally.
These experiences are not meant to manufacture change. They are meant to expose patterns — courage, responsibility, discipline, loyalty — that families will encounter again as the journey continues. This day offers a taste of the path ahead, and the confidence that it is meant to be walked together.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything You Need for a Transformative, Christ-Centered Experience
Your registration covers the structure, guidance, and materials for the day,
with just a few simple items to bring so you and your son can engage fully.
Your registration includes:
Full-day participation in all guided experiences.
Including shared challenges, reflection, and structured conversations.
All core materials and equipment for the day.
Outside of a few small standard items, everything else needed for the experience is provided.
Catered lunch for you and your son.
Creating space for rest, conversation, and connection.
Father-only and son-only breakout sessions.
Offering age-appropriate, Scripture-rooted teaching on fatherhood and manhood.
Access to the private Voyage Rites Online community.
Provided at registration to build anticipation before the event and to stay connected afterward through updates, shared language, and encouragement.
This is more than a schedule of activities.
It is a focused investment of time, presence, and intention — made together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event explicitly Christian?
Yes. The teaching, conversations, and structure of the day are rooted in Scripture and a biblical understanding of manhood. Families from any background are welcome, but the foundation is Christian.
What ages is this for?
Forging The Future is designed for prepubescent boys, typically ages 8–12. This stage is intentional. The event focuses on attention, effort, relationship, and early formation — not identity declaration or initiation, which belong later on the path.
Do I need to be in great shape?
No. All activities are scalable and designed for participation, not performance. What matters most is your willingness to engage alongside your son.
Can stepfathers, adaptive fathers, or mentors attend?
Yes. If God has placed a young man in your care and you are walking in a fathering role, you belong here.
Can I bring more than one son?
Forging The Future is designed to encourage focused, one-on-one time whenever possible. Additional sons may attend depending on the host location and registration options.
What should we bring?
Comfortable outdoor clothing, a pocket knife, a water bottle, and a change of clothes. Everything else needed for the day is provided.
Want the full overview of the purpose, structure, and why this day is intentionally restrained?
Read the full Forging The Future overview here.
Restoring rites of passage. Walking with fathers. Forming mighty men.
