WE INITIATE SOULFUL LEADERS

 

Are you ready to step powerfully into the next stage of your life? For 50+ years, we have been guiding youth, adults and elders through life transitions, restoring rites of passage and building multi-generational community.

 
 
 
 

Summer YOUTH Programs 2025

 
Summer Trips 2025
Dates
Price
Status
Olympic Odyssey Boys, Session 1 / Ages 12-14 6/25 - 7/2 $1,495 Still Open!
Olympic Odyssey Boys, Session 2 / Ages 12-14 7/6 - 7/13 $1,495 Still Open!
Olympic Odyssey Boys, Session 3 / Ages 12-14 7/22 - 7/29 $1,495 1 Spot Remains!
Call to Adventure Session 1 / All Genders Ages 10-12 6/26 - 7/2 $1,195 1 Spot Remains!
Call to Adventure Session 2 All Genders / Ages 10-12 8/3 - 8/9 $1,195 1 Spot Remains!
Mountain Quest Young Men Session 1 / Ages 13-15 7/5 - 7/25 $3,495 Still Open!
Mountain Quest Young Men Session 2 / Ages 13-15 8/4 - 8/24 $3,495 Still Open!
Mountain Quest Young Women / Ages 12-14 7/10 - 7/30 $3,495 Still Open!
Queer Kinnection / Ages 14-18 7/12 - 7/19 $1,495 Still Open!
Solo Crossing All Genders Ages / 15-18 8/2 - 8/22 $3,495 Still Open!
Moonrise Sacred Groves Girls / Ages 12-14 8/9 - 8/16 $1,495 Still Open!
Fire on the Mountain All Genders Ages / 15-18 8/16 - 8/26 $2,095 Still Open!
 

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soulful space holding & Leadership programs

 

embodied emotional intelligence & Soulful Leadership

IN PERSON

Facilitated by Jenny Macke, M.Ed. & Team

May 22 - 26, 2025

embodying soulful ritual

Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2025

Facilitated by Jenny Macke, M.Ed. & team

 

Restoring Youth rites of PAssage leadership training (LFI)

(2 Weekends) - ONLINE

May 24, 25 & May 31, June 1, 2025

Facilitated by Grae Gerlach & Kiana Jenkins

 

being dreamed by the earth

Men’s Dreaming Workshop: Jun 6 - 10, 2025

Facilitated by Elias Serras, Randy Morris, Phd & Gregory Estes

Women’s Dreaming Workshop:

Jun 11 - 15, 2025

Facilitated by Jenny Macke, M.Ed. & Team

 

rites & responsibilities

July 17 - 21, 2025

Facilitated by Darcy Ottey, MA & Team

UPCOMING Workshops: Cycles of life

 

BIRTHING A DRUM

IN PERSON

Ben Dennis

Feb. 23rd, 2025

 
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the art of storytelling

IN PERSON

Ben Dennis

March 15, 22nd & 23rd, 2025

 

Community grief retreat

IN PERSON

Siena Tenisci & Sarah Jackson

Mar. 29 & 30th, 2025

 

sing your story

IN PERSON

Keeth Apgar

Apr. 27th, 2025

 
 

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 “If you have any doubts that you have what it takes at the beginning, you’ll know by the end that you do.”

- Participant

 
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“During my time at Journeys I've gained a stronger sense of self and I don't think I have ever felt more at peace with who I am and what I feel.”

- Mountain Quest for Young Women Participant, Age 12

 

We restore
Rites of Passage

Rite of Passage Journeys, established in 1968, fosters self-discovery, community belonging, and connection with the natural world. Through contemporary rite of passage experiences and education, we mentor youth, adults and elders through life transitions, initiating soulful leaders for the next generation.


Our vision is a world of vibrant, multi-generational communities in which each life stage and the transitions between them are honored, in which all people are guided to recognize and give their gifts in service to a thriving planet. Find out more about our Mission, History, Locations and Staff here →

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We envision a world that recognizes and celebrates the unique identity of everyone

At Rite of Passage Journeys, we are committed to creating safer, more inclusive and accessible spaces for all the youth we serve. We are dedicated to a path of learning, and building trust within the LGBTQ2IA+, gender diverse, queer and trans community.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to Anti-racist practices at Rite of Passage Journeys. As a 55 year old organization we acknowledge that we have had a history of being a white led and white serving organization that is now deeply committed towards dismantling white supremist culture. We acknowledge the devastating effects of the ongoing oppression and marginalization of black and brown bodied communities in our society. We are committed to tangible and continued improvement.  We have been part of the problem; we are learning and taking actions to part of the solution.

We declare that Journeys will be a safe enough place for black, indigenous, and other folks of color (BIPOC) to work, participate and volunteer.  We are committed to move forward in our learning and growth with a key value of dismantling systemic racism. In this effort, we are dedicated to understanding the different ways that we as an organization, and as individuals, can contribute to ending the racism that persists in our inherited cultural structures, values, and systems.

 
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“When we first ‘got him back,’ I felt immediately that he was so grounded and connected to who he is. Brandon has returned to us with a deep gratitude for his existence and life which he did not have before. I realize that I can actually hand the reins over to him and that he is indeed capable of handling the steering.”

- Participant Parent

 
 

 “The course of my life has been permanently altered, in the most precious and meaningful ways. I am better equipped to serve my community from my heart and I am better able to see the humanity in myself and others.”

- Adult Quest Participant

 

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