A Ministry to Fathers and Middle School Sons
February 15-16, 2026
A campout with a purpose!
Fathers and Middle School Sons, the Florida Knights is a new and growing community of men that are passionate about a father’s role in guiding his son to authentic manhood. We are all about men passing down the legacy of Biblical manhood to the next generation of young men. This time-tested curriculum and experience aims to build the next generation of Biblical men.
This ministry is for ALL men who are in a position of significant influence in the life of a boy becoming a young man. We are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and pastors… any man who is a role model for a boy in your life!
Youth participants are middle-school students. Adult participants can be of any age!
Sons need fathers who are involved in their lives – dads and mentors who will love them, teach them, and discipline them. But clearly, sons also need a masculine vision. They need a manhood language. They need ceremony. And they need other men. Knighthood, as an outline, offers all this and more. – Robert Lewis from “Raising a Modern Day Knight”
Join us for a campout filled with:
Adults who register will experience coaching and mentoring via short meetings and/or phone connects to assure they are prepared and equipped in their roles before the campout.
Venue
Ends of the Earth Adventures is excited to return to the Picayune Strand State Forest for this “campout with a purpose.” The Picayune Strand State Forest is the fourth largest State Forest in Florida and is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin. The forest provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including many threatened and endangered species. This is a primitive, 2-day, 1-night event. Be sure to read our “The Nitty Gritty” section below for more details about your fishing licenses, what can be expected, what to pack, etc.
Father / Son (Middle School)
Guiding Your Son Into Authentic Manhood
[Easy / Subtle / Moderate / Challenge / Bonkers]
We have 5 tour difficulty levels. Learn more.
Suggested Fly In: Feb 14th
SW Regional Intl. (RSW)
or Punta Gorda (PGD)
[MONTH / DAY] at 1:30 PM
February 15-16
Tent Camping - We will provide a high-quality tent, pillow and sleeping mat.
Feb 6th or when full
Final Payment Due - Feb 6
New International
2701 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Feb 16th before dinner
SW Regional Intl. (RSW)
or Punta Gorda (PGD)
Suggested Fly Out: Feb 17
$225 per person
Choose from 4 groups
We have 4 tour cycling group speeds. Learn more.
None
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If you will be arriving from out of town, we suggested you fly in on Jan 16th from either SW FL Regional Intl. (RSW) or Punta Gorda (PGD) airports.
If you are local to the Fort Myers, FL area, you will just need to show up on January 17th at New International at 7:30am (2701 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL).
Day 1, we will meet in Fort Myers at New International at 7:30am (2701 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL). We will do an equipment check and pack everything into drybag. From there, we will drive to Everglades City (Chokoloskee Island) where you will be shuttled by boat offshore to Pavilion Key.
There you will help set up your camp and enjoy everything the 10,000 Islands has to offer. Right from the start, participants will engage in experiences that reinforce Biblical truth. We will eat lunch and dinner on the island. In the evenings, we will have a campfire and dive into the Word of God together.
Day 2 will be a full day that includes experiential learning, deep discussions, and a whole lot of fun. We will eat breakfast, lunch and dinner out on the island.
There will some structured “free-time” in the schedule where you can spend time fishing, looking for shells and Indian pottery, walking the beach or just taking in the sun on a beach chair. In the evening, there will be a campfire and a memorable time together.
Our campout builds to day three, and we will conclude our time with a ceremony that includes blessings and affirmations. Around lunch, we will drive everyone back to Fort Myers, arriving before dinner.
If you will be flying back home from out of town, we suggested you fly out on Jan 20th from either SW FL Regional Intl. (RSW) or Punta Gorda (PGD) airports.
If you are local to the Fort Myers, FL area, you can expect to be home on January 19th by dinner time.
Only two days of Awesomeness! Well, and a few other things that are listed here.
What to Expect:
You can expect to eat exceptionally prepared and cooked meals while on the island. We provide:
We Want You To Bring:
NOTE: Everything you pack will need to fit into a dry bag provided by Ends Adventures. The dry bag is about the size of a large carry-on suitcase for airplane travel. Others dry-bags are large enough to put both Father / Sons gear in together. Please only pack what is on the list. Any extra items will not be taken. If you have special items that are needed, please reach out to one of our staff ahead of time and we can accommodate.
This event will not cover your fishing licenses. If you plan to fish, you may need your own fishing license. Florida residents who are age 65 years and over and residents and non-residents who are under 16 years of age do not need a license to fish.
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