“The process was very good for me. It was great and I learned something very special. It was hard but I gained strength by learning from others and I am still learning. We were inspired to understand what a real man and dad is. I was on many programs but this program has really caused us to examine ourselves and become men of substance, men of worth. I understand how to deal with every member of my family. This program has changed my life. I want to see families and communities changed. I want to see the men of De Aar transformed. I thank God for using all the men.”

“When one hears about camp then we think of fun and excitement. First night I almost left because of the staff men’s approach. But as things continued I realized that these men were angels with a blessing. I learned about morals and ethics. I am not alone in my struggles. That it’s about stopping the abuse we deal others and oneself. Finding peace when I dealt with the inner child, the child of the past that was wounded. I want to live a responsible life and be a true man. I thank you for the special weekend.“

“I am so glad I made the choice to go to the camp and training because it has changed my idea of being a stable man. I had many bad habits but believe the process has challenged me to change. I do things differently today. The training is my breakthrough. I now want to help other men and would like to learn to do camps especially the work Theo does. I am confident I can do it. I know who I am today and with knowing that I can do the processes. Today I am a different person. This process is changing my life where I now believe I can also assist parents of the community with their role as parents and for children to respect the parents and elders. I thank God. Thank you for what you gave me.”

“I learned a lot about life. I was angry with my father who did not stand by me. I had dreams but my father was not present in my life. As a man amongst men man honest man. I have learned how to apply this affirmation to my life. I have forgiven my dad who wounded me. I forgave him because he was also wounded. I learned a lot at the workshops with the tools that was shared about being a hero to my children, one who is in tune with them and their needs. I am grateful.”

“What an experience I had! The camp has built me up. I have found what I was looking for. My future will be different because I have received knowledge that I must apply to my life so that my family and community can benefit. I have grown up now to think as a man and be a blessing especially to my family.”

“The program has really inspired me. I have learned respect and be honest with myself. I am glad we dealt with my wound and I now feel liberated. On coming home and being with my family they said they can see change in me. I explained that I have to be a real man. I have thought a lot about trust. I have experienced something on the camp about trust and believe a man must be trustworthy. The workshops have challenged me as a dad because I will be having my son soon. My girlfriend and I sit with my notes finding it very interesting for our future life. I really want to go further with this process. I want it for others also. I am very confident that the men now stand with me and I am not alone.

Visit: We met with Dillon and his mom Katrein. She has found the changes in Dillon very refreshing. “As a young man, he knows who he is as a man. I am happy to see his life change. He and his dad is continually discussing what a real man is. He shares and does his affirmation regularly,” she shares laughing. “Since he and his girlfriend is expecting a baby, they are constantly going through the Dad book notes. I am glad my son has found a program that brings gradual change to his life. I am very grateful!”