Rise to Manhood
The SAVE Institutes, Rise to Manhood Retreat is an annual overnight experience for young men between the ages of 12 and 18 to learn the principles of manhood and embark upon training to prepare them to be strong leaders within their families and communities. The retreat grounds itself in an ancient tradition of "Rites of Passage", featuring a combination of interactive workshops, training activities, and adventures held within a natural environment away from the city.
The Rise to Manhood Retreat is an opportunity for young men from around the country to come together for a powerful, uplifting, and transformative weekend of developing themselves into strong men who serve their families and communities.
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Retreat Schedule
Friday
Meet & Load Vans | 4:00 PM |
Depart | 5:00 PM |
Check-In, Group Assignments, & tent setup | 7:30 PM |
Rise to Manhood Opening Session | 8:30 PM |
Wudu & Prayer | 9:30 PM |
Manhunt | 10:00 PM |
Lights Out | 11:00 PM |
Saturday
Prayer & Reflections | 6:30 AM |
Rest & Showers | 7:30 AM |
Breakfast | 9:00 AM |
Morning Huddle, 40 Principles, Overview Schedule & Expectations | 9:30 AM |
Break-Out Session 1 | 10:00 AM |
Break-Out Session 2 | 11:00 AM |
Break-Out Session 3 | 12:00 PM |
Lunch | 1:00 PM |
Sunnah Sports | 2:00 PM |
Wudu & Prayer | 3:30 PM |
Break-Out Session 4 | 4:00 PM |
Break-Out Session 5 | 5:00 PM |
Dinner | 6:00 PM |
Wudu & Prayer | 7:00 PM |
Group Session: Societal Problem Solving Competition | 7:30 PM |
Bonfire | 9:00 PM |
Lights Out | 11:00 PM |
Sunday
Prayer & Reflections | 6:30 AM |
Rest & Showers | 7:30 AM |
Breakfast | 9:00 AM |
Morning Huddle, 40 Principles & Words of Wisdom | 9:30 AM |
Waterfall Hike | 10:00 AM |
Group Session: Vices & Temptations
| 11:30 AM |
Lunch & Closing Session | 1:00 PM |
Clean Up & Prayer | 2:00 PM |
Departure | 3:30 PM |
Parent Pickup | 6:00 PM |
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