Transformative Leadership Camps

The Blokehood Project — Geraldton
'The Blokehood Project' is our signature rite of passage for young men aged 14–17, offering a transformative and empowering journey that blends challenge, self-discovery, and growth. In a safe and supportive environment, participants embark on an experience designed to help them transition from boyhood to manhood, developing a deeper sense of self, purpose, and their place in the world as they step into adulthood.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Our camps are designed to empower young men through discovering their sense of purpose, identity, and comradeship. This is achieved in a number of ways:
We share stories to pass down knowledge and wisdom, taking time to process what these stories mean and how they can help us navigate our futures.
We create challenges to test your resilience, but also show you how much more you are capable of.
We have discussions about the behaviors and beliefs you might want to let go of, and the behaviors you want to adopt as you move into the next stage of your life.
We create visions for the future, discover your gifts, and spend time acknowledging and celebrating them.
This is only a small amount of detail of what happens at camp, and we don’t want to spoil all the fun and growth that happens at these camps. It’s important to know that we value the safety and needs of each individual, which allows them to have a positive experience at camp.
-
No, we understand the diverse nature of our participants and avoid bringing cultural rituals into our camps. We will however provide a safe, non-judgemental environment for participants to explore what culture and religion means to them, and would hope this camp is a starting point to bring them closer back to their own culture or religion of their choosing.
-
No, a huge factor in your success at this camp is to be separated away from technology and the distractions and routines you find at home. It allows you to be present and think about things you might not have considered before. Our Head Facilitator is contactable in emergencies; however, this camp is about embracing real-life connections and experiences that can only be truly experienced from a state of being totally present.
-
Yes, we understand that an upfront lump sum payment can be a barrier for some participants, and we don’t want anyone to miss out. Therefore, we offer payment plans to make our programs accessible to all.
-
No, we have strict guidelines in place to ensure the safety of all participants. The age bracket we have set is relevant to the wisdom, knowledge, and guidance we provide during the camp. Therefore, only registered participants within the specified age range are permitted to attend.
-
All camp facilitators have an up-to-date working with children check. Our Head Facilitator has undertaken child protection and safety training. We always have a health care professional, counselor, or therapist at camp.
Our Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy clearly outline the child safety standards by which we hold all staff and facilitators. If you suspect any of our staff or facilitators has breached the code or our child safety policy within one of our programs, please contact us.
-
You might feel like you’re caught in the middle of something right now—like part of you wants to stay in the comfortable, carefree world you’ve always known, while another part of you feels this urge to push forward, to prove yourself, to figure out who you are. That pull you’re feeling isn’t just a random thing. It’s the natural process of growing up. You’re leaving behind one version of yourself to step into something new. And that’s not easy—it’s emotional, messy, and sometimes confusing. But it’s also powerful.
A lot of young men go through this by testing their limits—taking risks, doing things that might seem reckless, or trying to show the world they’re strong enough, tough enough, good enough. And maybe you’ve felt that, too—this urge to prove something, even if you’re not sure what. The truth is, what you’re really looking for isn’t just excitement or respect. You’re looking for growth. You’re looking to feel like you matter, that you belong, and that you’re becoming someone you can be proud of.
But here’s the thing—growing into the man you’re meant to be doesn’t mean destroying the boy you once were. It’s not about killing off the parts of you that are fun, curious, or full of wonder. It’s about letting go of the things that hold you back—fear, insecurity, and the need to prove yourself to others. This isn’t about abandoning who you were; it’s about evolving. You’re not losing yourself—you’re becoming more of yourself.
Real strength isn’t about being reckless. It’s about learning to face challenges in ways that make you better, not just tougher. It’s about taking control of your life—not by trying to impress others, but by working on yourself. That could mean setting goals, trying something new, or just figuring out what you stand for and what kind of man you want to be.
And it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers right now. None of us do. Growth isn’t about being perfect—it’s about progress. It’s about realizing that the pull you feel to grow is a sign that you’re ready for something more, even if it’s scary at times. You don’t have to have it all figured out, but every step you take toward being the best version of yourself matters.
So take your time. Be patient with yourself. Test your limits, but do it in a way that helps you grow. You’re not just leaving something behind—you’re stepping into something bigger. And the man you’re becoming? He’s someone worth fighting for.
Parent Testimonials
-
I'm writing to you to say how impressed I was with what I saw at your ceremony following your camp at Ern Halliday Rec Centre, 15-16 February 2019.
On the journey home, Theo shared the experiences of the weekend, without betraying the confidences, and he was certainly very happy he went and learnt a great deal about himself as a young man.
I wanted to say On the journey home, Theo shared the experiences of the weekend, without betraying the confidences, and he was certainly very happy he went and learnt a great deal about himself as a young man.
I will certainly recommend your course to other young men and their parents and wish you all the very best in your endeavour to help create positive young men in our community and if I can help you in any other way, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Mr Marco De Campi
-
To Brenten, Kane, Matt and everyone involved in The Blokehood Project.
Firstly what an amazing and unique weekend you provided for those group of young men, they were able to mentally and physically challenge themselves in an enriching and positive environment.
From the moment of driving into the camp grounds and being welcomed by Matt at the entrance to the closing presentation, the group learned much about themselves and each other.
Joel is usually a young man of few words but in the days since the camp he recapped on his experience many times. The experience that The Blokehood Project provided for him will have a lifelong impact.
The emotion displayed and felt at the closing presentation was proof that amazingess can be achieved in a relatively short period of time.
I believe that The Blokehood Project can only be of positive benefit to any teenage boy, regardless of background, race or personality.
It is a once in a lifetime to be able to expose young men to the lessons provided at The Blokehood Project.
I wish Brenten, Kane and Matt every success for the future and thank them from the bottom of my heart for the experiences given to Joel.
Cheers, Nat