Shepard’s Man Up Camp – Become the Man You’re Capable of Being
Reclaim your strength, independence, and purpose
You’ve been told that strength doesn’t matter, that the future will take care of itself, and that comfort is enough.
But deep down, you know the truth – you were made for more. It’s time to break free from the chains of mediocrity and whiney limp-wristed “trying.”
At Shepard’s Man Up Camp, we pack as much practical knowledge and skill training as possible into one intense boot camp style experience.
It is very difficult, you will be provided with opportunities, guidance and encouragement – and yet some of you will fail. Others will dig deep, maybe deeper than ever before, and will survive and thrive, emerging as an exponentially better man.
Most adult males who have lived in big cities don’t have the skills necessary to thrive in the real world. It’s impossible to learn carpentry, masonry, electrical, self-defense, martial arts, emergency driving, firefighting, engine repair, blacksmithing, welding, problem-solving, and more in just one month. But we strive to teach you these vital skills to help you be better prepared to be a man whom you, your parents, your community, and women can look up to and be proud of.
No, we don’t expect you to change your plans of working for your successful dad’s friend in his company as an paper-pusher, rather, you will do so with a much broader and stronger foundation.
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We’re currently planning our first round of life-changing boot camps. Be the first to know when dates are made public. Sign up now and take the first step toward becoming the man you were always meant to be.
What You’ll Learn
At Shepard’s Man Up Camp, you’ll master essential skills in four key areas:
- Acquire & Provide: Master the art of self-reliance by learning how to acquire and provide water, food, and shelter in any situation.
- Protect: Learn to assess risks, defend yourself with your brain, hands & weapons, and develop confidence in physical and verbal confrontations.
- Build & Fix: Gain hands-on experience in woodworking, metalworking, construction, and vehicle maintenance.
- Entrepreneurship & Negotiation: Develop the essential skills to manage finances, negotiate deals, and lead your own life.
- Brain: Learn how to use logic, reason and scientific methodology to address problems. Stay in good mental health.
Shepard’s Story
Shepard was reared in rural poverty in the Appalachians in a Mennonite community. At age 16 he moved to “town” and remained there until his late 40’s, when h and his wife moved to a rural ranch in Wyoming. Shepard considered that it was likely that the “good times” he had experienced his whole life might not continue. Shepard decided that it was time to catch up on the man skills he lacked, so he began his journey.
What should a man be capable of? Well, he ought to be able to build a house, defend his family and community, fix an engine, bring food home, be an amazing lover, dig a hole, build things using wood and stone and metal and he ought to be squared away mentally. Three years later, Shepard had made some good headway toward being a more capable man – a generalist.
Meanwhile, Shepard and his wife had built a successful business as early comers to the experiential movement. Shepard decided to combine his gift of building amazing experiences & teaching with lessons being learned in his newfound journey toward becoming a more capable man. Shepard invites adult males to join him as he continues his personal journey, learning and sharing knowledge & skills.
What is a man?
The definition is subjective. The Assistant to the Regional Manager of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Coordinator for the City of Atlanta will have a different definition than the founder of a plumbing business or a farmer. My thinking is along the lines of…
- The guy who you want to stop to help when your car breaks down on the freeway.
- The man who you hope is on the same street if a couple thugs try to assault you.
- The guy who doesn’t panic when the plumber is 3 weeks out and your toilet is stopped up.
- The man you want to date.
- The man you want to marry.
- The man who builds businesses & makes other’s lives richer.
Massive Purpose – Mission Statement
We help adult males become men.
Camp Cost:
We hope to pack more value into our camp than you received in your 5 years of college. We are not charging $250,000 though, only $39,500.
Successful graduates will leave with not only knowledge tools, but thousands of dollars worth of actual physical tools.