Why Choose Manhood Camp - Next Generation Leadership Program
- Manhood Camp - Next Generation Leadership Program is a non-profit 501c3 initiative designed for adolescent males in grades 5 through 12 (ages 11–18) who may exhibit at-risk behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, stress, unproductive thoughts, or mild depression. The program addresses a broad spectrum of students, ranging from those struggling with multiple risk factors to high-achieving individuals in supportive environments. It is also suitable for students interested in learning more about mental and emotional health and effective joy strategies, including those who want to better support their peers.
- It is important to note that the Manhood Camp - Next Generation Leadership Program is a prevention-focused intervention, not a treatment program. Therefore, teens with current major depression or serious suicidal ideation should be referred for appropriate treatment.
- Teens facing low to moderate substance use challenges can benefit from the program’s safe, encouraging, and growth-focused environment
- Note: The number of sessions can be modified accordingly.
Workshops Overview
Identifying Your Purpose
Explore your passions, talents, and to identify your unique purpose, setting meaningful, long-term goals that align with who you are and who you want to become.
Self-Empowerment
Recognize your inner strength, cultivate self-confidence, and take ownership of your actions and decisions, empowering you to navigate life with purpose and resilience.
Normal Stress vs. Chronic (Harmful) Stress
Learn to differentiate between everyday stress and chronic stress and develop practical tools for managing both types to maintain well-being and mental health.
Navigating Emotions
Develop emotional intelligence by understanding, expressing, and regulating your emotions in healthy ways, fostering better self-awareness and emotional resilience.
Navigating Relationships
Build communication strategies, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate meaningful, positive relationships that support personal growth and emotional well-being.
Navigating Social Change
Explore social justice challenges and empower youth to become changemakers within their schools, neighborhoods, and society at large.
Sustaining Academic Excellence
Develop effective study habits, time management skills, and strategies for balancing academic and personal responsibilities to achieve lasting success.
Embracing Your Joy
Reconnect with joy, gratitude, and positivity to create a strong foundation of happiness and resilience, even during challenging times.
Healing Your Central Nervous System
Learn mindfulness, relaxation, and grounding techniques to restore emotional and physical balance, supporting overall health and wellness.
Living a Joyful, Drug-Free Life (Part 1 & 2)
Focus on building resilience, making healthy choices, and fostering a positive, drug-free lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical well-being.
Trained Facilitators
The program is designed to be led by trained facilitators who are trained to deliver weekly, interactive, and engaging workshops. Each session begins with a Grounding Exercise to help participants center themselves and create a sense of calm. This is followed by Gratitude Announcements, which foster a sense of community, mindfulness, and self-reflection. These practices set a positive tone for the workshops, encouraging participants to engage fully and appreciate their personal growth.
Assessment
Manhood Camp - Next Generation Leadership Program is a prevention and intervention initiative designed for underserved youth; it is not a treatment program. It is considered best practice to assess adolescents demonstrating signs or symptoms of major depression or serious suicidal ideation. If either is identified, the adolescent should be referred to appropriate treatment services. Utilizing a validated depression screening tool, such as the CES-D or PHQ-9, is strongly recommended for this assessment.