One last free spot is being offered to local community hero dads - such as first responders, ADF personnel, nurses or those who would love to spend more time with their sons but are struggling financially - to join in an overnight camp for fathers and sons.

The camp program, run by Habitus, is designed to create supportive connections between dads or male mentors and their sons. It aims to help build stronger communities with a focus on communication and wellbeing.

“Through these camps we are setting up important relationships of trust, respect and honesty that will support us and our kids through their teenage years,” says Dr Monty Badami, Founder of Habitus and Kiama local.

“The games and stories we share in the camp are an opportunity to really spend one on one time together and connect and press that reset button without the distractions of daily life.”

The program will also include fun team bonding activities to help the kids feel secure, connected to family and valued in a way that has a positive impact on their wellbeing.

It also teaches the parents a number of parenting strategies and lets them experience a strong emotional attachment with their child through the development skills and activities.

“You walk away feeling like you have connected deeply, vulnerably and authentically with your kids, yourself and the other dads in the group,” says Dr. Badami.

“Once they come to the event, they can’t deny how valuable it is and we want everyone to get a taste of this experience for themselves.”

There will also be a fathers and daughters camp in May and a parents and children camp in October.

This camp is open to boys in years 4, 5 & 6. It will be held at Kiama Public School on 27-28 March. The cost is $250, including all meals and fully facilitated activities.

Contact Monty on 0405 271 757 or book at: https://www.trybooking.com/BNRGZ

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