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Lifestyle

TEENAGE BOYS’ your unique approach to

mentorship and why you believe
JOURNEYS it’s vital for today’s teenage boys?
A: “Mentorship is about empathy and
OF DISCOVERY: understanding the world through
the eyes of today’s teenagers. The
challenges they face, amplified by the
Insights from the Angus Lowe Experience constant scrutiny of social media, can be
overwhelming.
“To guide young men through these
s a mother, watching my 19-year- Q: Firstly, what exactly does the complexities, we need to be able to
old Gen-Z son grapple with the Angus Lowe Experience entail? step into their shoes. We must also
Acomplexities of adolescence A: “We facilitate camps in the Kruger understand that this generation doesn’t
and the onset of adulthood has been a Park and other world-class destinations, accept just doing what they’re told – they
journey filled with triumphs and trials. combining breathtaking wilderness respond better to interactive, engaging,
Along this journey, the importance of adventures and transformative and meaningful learning experiences.”
having a role model who can provide experiences.
guidance, support, and empowerment “The experiences inspire young men to Q: The Angus Lowe Experience
has become more necessary than ever. unpack and understand the core values integrates adventure-based
This is why I am pleased to introduce that are needed to make the best of life in learning, emotional fitness
you to Angus Lowe – an inspiring role the modern world. development, and life skills. Can
model who has become a guiding light “Our core focus is on values for modern you unpack the benefits of this
for my son and many other young men. men, helping them discover their own approach?
Angus’s unique programmes, centred identities, finding their independence A: “Adventure-based learning promotes
around adventure-based learning, and a sense of purpose. We impart real- resilience and self-confidence. We take
emotional fitness, and practical life skills, life skills that cultivate forward-thinking teenagers out of their comfort zones and
foster resilience and self-confidence in and balance so they can succeed in their into the bush, where they participate
the young men he takes under his wing, daily lives.” in outdoor adventures and teamwork
equipping them to face adulthood with challenges.
determination and grace. Q: Could you share more about “The programme helps equip them

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