Club Forge

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About the Program

"Turn up the heat!"

Club Forge is an adventure and character-building club for boys in grades 3 through 5 and their dads. It aims to imbue the boys with a desire to be men of virtue and to give them some of the tools they need to reach that goal.

In a fun and manly environment, Club Forge encourages the boys to overcome difficulties, to stick to a task until it is finished, to respect others, and to aspire to high ideals. Hand-in-hand with helping the boys, the club aims to provide fathers with effective tools and opportunities for further cultivating the virtues in their boys at home.

In the difficult circumstances we are all facing these days, boys are looking to their fathers for guidance, example, optimism and love. During Club Forge meetings each month, fathers and sons have the opportunity for focused time together with both meaningful discussions and fun activities.

Location

Club Forge meetings will take place at the Westcott Study Center every 3rd Sunday of each month at 3:00pm. Given the current health situation, we are encouraging all participants to wear masks and practice social distancing. We will have sanitizing supplies on-hand and will provide snacks that are individually wrapped.

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What are the goals for the boys?

To begin thinking about what kind of men they want to be when they grow up

To learn about some fundamental virtues and how they can live them

To engage in fun and manly activities where they can develop their character

To become friends with other boys who are seeking the same goals

What are the goals for the fathers?

To spend focused time with their sons in a fun atmosphere
To better understand and articulate the virtues and see how they can help their sons acquire them
To have more occasions for the conversations they want to have with their sons about deeper subjects
To form friendships with other fathers who are also interested in developing their son's character

Activities for the Boys (20 min)

Magic Class
BB Gun Range
Nine Square
Hand Ball

Flag Football
Archery
Four Square
3-Team Dodge Ball

Main Activities (45-50 min)

Foam Sword Making and Sword Duels
Make and Launch Water Rockets
Make and Launch Solid Fuel Rockets
Presentation and Tour of 18-Wheeler Rig
Chess Tournament

How to Change Tires on a Car
Lego Car Derby
We are also planning a 2-day campout in the Spring and full-day outings to do clay pigeon shooting at an outdoor club and pistol shooting at an indoor gun range.