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Men of Life Boot Camp
Sep­tem­ber 25 – 27, 2009

Camp Mini-Yo-We, Muskoka, Ontario
Cost: $240

Reg­is­tra­tion for this event is now closed

Men of Life Boot Camp is a three-day quest into the recov­ery of the mas­cu­line heart, as mod­eled in “Wild at Heart” by John Eldredge — highly rec­om­mended read­ing for all men attend­ing Boot Camp.

The adven­ture begins Fri­day after­noon and winds up Sun­day at 1 P.M. The set­ting is Camp Mini-Yo-We, near Huntsville in the beau­ti­ful lake coun­try of Muskoka, Ontario.

Through teach­ing, film, and guided times of reflec­tion and jour­nalling, Men of Life Boot Camp is designed to awaken a man’s deep heart. More than a sim­ple retreat, it is a jour­ney of the Mas­cu­line Soul!

Camp dates Sep­tem­ber 25th-27th, 2009
The cost is $240.00 (Lim­ited space available)

Pro­mo­tional Material

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Detailed Infor­ma­tion

Who Should Attend?

This week­end is avail­able for all men who want to dis­cover or recover their mas­cu­line hearts. To bet­ter appre­ci­ate the expe­ri­ence, we highly rec­om­mend read­ing John Eldredge’s book, “Wild at Heart”, before the weekend.

Due to the inti­mate and per­sonal nature of the con­tent, Boot Camp should not be viewed as a Father and Son event. We strongly encour­age fathers and sons to attend, but they will need to par­tic­i­pate in dif­fer­ent Boot Camps, at least for each of their first expe­ri­ences of this retreat. Due to the nature and depth of the con­tent and expe­ri­ence, Men of Life Boot Camp is not designed for youth. You must have com­pleted high school or be at least eigh­teen years of age to attend.

What if we can’t make the whole weekend?

Since each part builds on the last, it just doesn’t work well if you can’t be there from the start. Also, if you come late, it’s not fair to those who have been there the whole time and are work­ing on the process of get­ting “unplugged”. On the other end, if you choose to leave early, this isn’t “jail”, but you’ll lose some of the impact of the weekend.

Is this going to be a week­end of lectures?

No. There are teach­ing ses­sions fol­lowed be times of per­sonal reflec­tion. Also, there will be free time to use as you wish — take a nap, jour­nal, hike, relax, or par­tic­i­pate in the optional adven­ture activities.

Are these events open to par­tic­i­pants from other countries?

Yes. We are always excited to have par­tic­i­pants from other coun­tries. Remem­ber, to enter Canada you will need a valid pass­port.

2. Are these events open to par­tic­i­pants from other Coun­tries?
 Yes. We are always excited to par­tic­i­pants from other Countries..

3. Do I need a pass­port to go to The United States?
For cit­i­zens of Canada or Mexico:

• If you are fly­ing into The United States a pass­port will be required.

• If you plan on dri­ving, valid photo iden­ti­fi­ca­tion and a valid birth cer­tifi­cate is all that is required.

A pass­port will be required for cit­i­zens of all other Countries.

When is it?

Check-in opens at 3:00 on Fri­day, Sept. 25. The pro­gram begins with din­ner (of course) at 6:00 and con­cludes with lunch on Sun­day (depart about 1:00).

Where is it?

Camp Mini-Yo-We. 250 acres of pris­tine for­est on Mary Lake, just a few min­utes south of Huntsville, Ontario (200 km/125 mi. north of Toronto). The camp has nature trails, water­front, deer and lots of enjoy­able activ­i­ties for all energy levels.

What kind of Activ­i­ties are there?

The fol­low­ing super­vised activ­i­ties are planned (all are optional and at no extra cost)— moun­tain bik­ing, high ropes course, rock climb­ing, canoe­ing and kayak­ing. For those who pre­fer less activ­ity, there are hik­ing trails, beach­front and lots of quiet places to just relax. No pressure.

What will we be eating?

Plan on eat­ing like men. Included meals are Fri­day din­ner, Sat­ur­day break­fast, lunch and din­ner; and Sun­day break­fast and lunch.

How much does it cost?

$240 per per­son is all-inclusive (accom­mo­da­tions, meals, activ­i­ties and mate­ri­als). Reg­is­tra­tions are received on a first-come basis. SAVE $50! Reg­is­ter by August 15 and pay only $190!

Ok, I’m con­vinced. How do I register?

To reg­is­ter in CDN click here
To reg­is­ter in USD click here

Reg­is­tra­tion closes Sep­tem­ber 15.

How do I get there?

From High­way 401 in Toronto, take 400 north to Bar­rie and con­tinue north on High­way 11 through Bar­rie, Graven­hurst and Brace­bridge. About 15 km (10 mi.) after Brace­bridge, watch for South Mary Lake Road (Muskoka Rd. #44). Turn right and fol­low South Mary Lake Road to the stop sign at Muskoka Rd. #10in Port Syd­ney. Turn right, fol­low Road #10 across the bridge. Camp Mini-Yo-Wi is on the left, about 5 km (3 mi.) from the stop sign. Map

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What should I bring?

Accom­mo­da­tions are in heated bunkhouses with show­ers and wash­rooms. Please
bring a sleep­ing bag, pil­low, toi­letries, soap, towel and wash­cloth, sea­sonal cloth­ing and footwear.

Can I can­cel my registration?

If you can­cel before August 30, we will refund your fee less a $50 han­dling charge.
If you can­cel on August 30 or later, no refund will be made. No adjust­ments or
refunds will be made for late arrivals, no-shows or early depar­tures. NSF cheques
will result in can­cel­la­tion of registration.

Where can I get more information?

Call 519 – 948-7055 ext. 228 Toll-Free: 1 – 877-948‑7055 ext. 228