Some more photos from Father Son camp.

After mass the final activity of the weekend was a four-way tug-of-war before cleaning up and heading home.

After a big breakfast of bacon, eggs and sausages, Father Gavin joined us to celebrate Mass in a beautiful outdoor setting in the morning sun.

After the discussions on Saturday evening, the boys and fathers came together to sit around a massive bonfire. The fathers presented a letter they had written to their sons. If you look carefully at the size of the people in the photos of the bonfire, you might get an idea of the size of the flames!

On Saturday evening the camp came together for dinner then the boys and their fathers separated for some discussions on fathers and their relationships with their sons. Sean Johns from the Fathering Project spoke to the Dads in the dining hall.

The Colo bus ferried people to the top of the ridge for a bushwalk which had views of the colo property and the campsite below.

An orienteering course and local historical walk was also on offer.

There were a number of challenges (physical and mental) on the ropes course.

Boys and their fathers could take a leisurely canoe paddle around the lagoon, or fish from the pontoon. Unfortunately only carp were on offer.

There were a number of activities on offer. The cooperative games were popular where fathers and sons teamed up to overcome various challenges.

After lunch the weekend started with a large game of softball, which the fathers won 25-24.

I am pleased to report that all fathers and their sons have returned from the Father Son weekend at Colo safely. There were no injuries although some of the boys have their egos a little bruised after their fathers showed them up in the touch football, softball and various other activities, each of which the fathers won convincingly.

The cooperation of all and the spirit into which everyone entered into all the weekend activities was excellent. I hope the weekend was an enjoyable one and also beneficial for you all.