Masculine Adventure of a Lifetime

Bibilically based men's adventure camps in the North Georgia Smoky Mountains

Information on camps below

Masculine Adventure of a Lifetime

Bibilically based men's adventure camps in the North Georgia Smoky Mountains

Information on camps below

What we do at Christ in the Smokies

Christ in the Smokies offers several programs to support and enrich the masculine journey. These events take place in the mountains of North Georgia helping men in all seasons of life, to gain understanding of manhood from God’s perspective, identify the common challenges every man faces, and learn how to live out “Authentic Manhood” as exemplified by Jesus Christ. Through stimulating outdoor experiences, woven together with a powerful, biblical curriculum each participant will:

  • Experience great fun and adventure, creating priceless memories.
  • Deepen relationships through trust, respect, communication, and love.
  • Heal emotional wounds of the past through forgiveness and understanding.
  • Pursue an exciting vision for their life.

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“My son and I grew closer together, talking about things that we had never shared, having fun together along the way, and now walking together side by side in our journey of manhood and walk with Christ.”

Gavin P.
Passage to Manhood

The Camps
Christ in the Smokies 2025

Passage to Manhood Camp, North Georgia Mountains

June 15-19, 2025 - Beginning on Father’s Day

This camp is for fathers and sons 17 years and older and is located in the North Georgia Mountains. This five-day event is specifically designed to engage men in daily high-adventure activities—such as white-water rafting, rock climbing and hiking—thus reinforcing such qualities as courage, determination and humility. The week culminates in a powerful rite-of-passage ceremony where each father calls his son up into manhood in the presence of other like-minded men.

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The Masculine Journey - The Way of Wisdom

The Way of Wisdom, North Georgia Mountains

October 22-26, 2025

Way of Wisdom retreat helps men 50+ identify and answer the question “Why am I here?”. During the evenings, our instructors will facilitate interactive content regarding these seasoned years of the masculine journey with a view towards finishing well. First 2 days begin with fly fishing instruction -for those who would like to learn or improve upon their existing fly fishing skills.

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Christ in the Smokies - The Masculine Journey - 2024

Going Inward – Moving Onward, North Georgia Mountains

Dates to Come

This camp is for men ages 35 and older who would like to learn or improve upon their existing fly fishing skills. But even more than that, it is for those who would like to learn how to better navigate their masculine journey. As life pushes back, sometimes harshly, we find ourselves asking probing questions: “What is this all supposed to be about? How did I wind up here?” During this five day experience, you will be offered skills and tools to better navigate a trout stream. But most importantly, you will be offered skills and tools to better navigate the complex currents of your journey as a man.

To ensure that these experiences are open to all, scholarships are available through the Taylor Strickland Legacy Foundation.

 

If you’d like a Rocky Mountain experience, check out these camps in the mountains of Colorado:

Christ in the Rockies - The Masculine Journey - Going Inward, Moving Onward 2025

Going Inward, Moving Onward (Christ in the Rockies, Colorado)

Aug. 13-17, 2025

This camp is for men ages 35 and older who would like to learn or improve upon their existing fly fishing skills. But even more than that, it is for those who would like to learn how to better navigate their masculine journey.

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Christ in the Rockies - The Masculine Journey - The Way of Wisdom 2025

The Way Of Wisdom (Christ in the Rockies, Colorado)

Sept. 10-14, 2025

This camp is for men ages 50 and older who would like to learn or improve upon their existing fly fishing skills. But even more than that, it is for those who would like to learn how to better navigate your seasoned time in life.

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Troy D fishing

“A band of brothers come around you literally arm in arm. They embrace you. They welcome you in. The Holy Spirit is here!”

Troy D
Way of Wisdom