“What if I don't know anybody?.”
You won’t be a lone wolf for long.
You’ll be assigned to a unit of ten men led by an Adventure Captain—your point man for the weekend.
You’ll hike in together, set up camp together, eat together, sweat together, and probably bleed a little together.
By Sunday, you won’t just know their names—you’ll know their stories.
You’ll walk out with brothers you can trust.
"What if I’ve never camped before?"
Perfect. You’re our kind of man.
This isn’t about how many nights you’ve slept under the stars—it’s about getting uncomfortable and getting real.
If you’ve got a pulse and a willingness to be stretched, you’re ready.
“Do I have to drink from a creek or pack water?”
Nah, we’re not that hardcore.
We’ve got hydration stations—aka “troughs” (because that sounds tougher).
No need to bottle-feed the creek.
"How old do I need to be to attend MAN-UP ADVENTURE CAMP?"
Eighteen and up.
This is a men’s event, not a youth retreat.
The law says you’re grown at 18, and we’re gonna hold you to it.
"How long is this thing?"
Friday to Sunday. That’s it.
But by the time it’s over, it’ll feel like you lived a lifetime in three days.
“What if I have to leave early?”
Then don’t come.
This is a shared mission start to finish.
Leaving early doesn’t just affect you—it affects your whole unit.
Be all in, or stay home.
“What time do I need to be there Friday?”
Be at BASE CAMP between 2-5 PM CST
Early birds can hang in the tail gate party area, but your whole unit must be present before the hike in.
Late isn’t just inconvenient—it throws off the mission.
Plan ahead. Communicate. Show up.
“I don’t go to church... is this still for me?”
Absolutely.
Half the men who show up don’t have a pew with their name on it.
We talk about real stuff—purpose, failure, grit, faith.
You don’t have to believe to belong.
But don’t be surprised if something in you starts to wake up.
“What’s an Adventure Captain?”
He’s your unit leader.
Your AC will handle communication before camp, coordinate food and gear, and lead the charge during the weekend.
If that fires you up, you can request to be one during registration.
Training happens after sign-ups close.
“Will I have to poop in the woods?”
Only if you want to.
We’ve got porta-potties—clean, stocked, and ready for action.
So no shovel squats... unless that’s your thing.
“What if there’s an emergency at home?”
We’ve got a system for real emergencies.
And by “real,” we mean actual crisis—
not “the dog won’t stop barking” or “where’s the remote.”
If something serious happens, we’ll get word to you. Emergency # 618-672-1003
“Can I bring my church group or men’s ministry?”
Absolutely.
Bring up to ten guys and roll as a unit.
Pick your own Adventure Captain, or we’ll assign one.
It’s the perfect way to deepen brotherhood and forge a band of brothers that lasts.
“Where’s the nearest airport?”
Marion Municipal – 24 miles
Evansville Regional – 82 miles
Plan to land early enough to hit BASE CAMP between 2:00 and 5:00 PM CST.
No shuttle. No Uber. No excuses.
"What if it snows or rains?"
Then we get wet. Or cold. Or both.
We’ll make snow angels.
We’ll build fires, crack jokes, and keep moving.
Comfort isn’t the goal—growth is.
“What if I register and then cancel?”
Then you lose your spot.
No refunds. No transfers. No rollovers.
Commitment counts. If you’re in, be in.
“I don’t have a tent or gear. Am I out?”
Not a chance.
We’ve got gear rental that’ll set you up right—tent, pad, the works.
We might even fluff your pillow if you ask nice.
(Tuck-in service available first come, first laugh.)
“Am I too old for this?”
If you can get there, you can do this.
We’ve seen seasoned men lead the charge and young bucks learn from it.
Age isn’t a weakness—it’s wisdom around the fire.
“Do I need to be in shape?”
Look, this isn’t Navy SEAL training.
If you can walk three-quarters of a mile with a pack, you’ll be fine.
You might sweat. You might breathe heavy.
You’ll also eat like a king—or at least a caveman.
Saturday lunch is handled by our cook team; the rest is on your crew.
Your Adventure Captain will make sure no man goes hungry.
