Raising a Gen-Z son as they grapple with the complexities of adolescence is a challenge for many parents. While schooling equips young people with the theoretical knowledge they need to enter adulthood, traditional curricula place minimal emphasis on practical, personal and interpersonal skills like emotional fitness, resilience ethics and the basic everyday skills young men need to navigate everyday adult life. According to Angus Lowe, founder of the Angus Lowe Experience – an experiential learning camp for boys aged 15-19 – the current generation of teenage boys requires a holistic approach to growth and development.
Angus Lowe’s camps are transformative journeys explicitly tailored for young men from mid-high school to school leaving age. The 21-day camps, set against the backdrop of the Kruger Park, centre around adventure-based learning, encompassing emotional fitness and practical life skills.
Founder Angus Lowe elaborates, “We live in a time where young men often have more screen time than time out in the real world. Constant social media scrutiny adds to the emotional trials of carving out an identity in an environment that sees Instagram celebrities posing as role models. So, personal affirmation can easily fall by the wayside.
“Teenage boys need real-world experiences and mentors who can provide guidance, support and empowerment beyond the smartphone screen. The Angus Lowe Experience is a programme that takes these young men out of their comfort zones on a journey of self-discovery, combining outdoor adventures and experiential learning that teaches independence, resilience, emotional fitness and practical life skills. For parents, setting their young men up for life – whether it’s university, matric or entering the working world – the core values they develop guide them to success.”
According to Angus, organised outdoor challenges and adventures help teenagers become more resilient and confident. He explains, “Out in the bush, we step away from the trappings of technology, social media, peer pressure and the everyday grind. Our programme incorporates physical and mental challenges that require logic, emotional strength and leadership. Each activity during the camps equips them to deal with tough situations, while teamwork fosters healthy relationships. Practical life skills training and emotional guidance prepare them to handle real-life challenges with grace and strength.”
Angus’s passion for shaping a new generation of confident young men fuels the Angus Lowe Experience. He aims to help them understand themselves and become the best versions of who they can be. The 21-day camps are flexible, catering to individual needs and developmental stages – an approach that ensures every participant connects deeply with the experience.
Trained staff and safety measures ensure participants’ well-being during activities, backed by a swift-response medical team on call. Angus concludes, “It’s vital that in today’s challenging and competitive world that young men have the freedom and guidance to discover their purpose in life, so they no longer feel lost or out of place. The core focus of our camps is carving out identity and independence.
“Identity is built as we develop the core values modern men need to thrive. it defines who they are – be that in the HEAL professions (Health, Education, Administration and Literacy), traditional male societal roles – or anything else they choose to do.
Parents seeking an engaging programme for their teenage sons can explore the Angus Lowe Experience. For more information, visit https://www.anguslowe.co.za/ or contact [email protected].
About the Angus Lowe Experience:
The Angus Lowe Experience camps empower teenage boys through adventure-based learning, emotional fitness development and practical life skills training. Guided by Angus Lowe, participants step into adulthood with confidence and self-assurance.
Contact:
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