 The Pathways to Manhood programme was developed by a group of men passionate about the health and well-being of boys and young men in Australia.The foundation was officially created in 1995, with the first camp being run that year.The creators of the programme believed that boys need a large range of adult men to act as role models, confidants, mentors and friends to enable them do develop and discover their male identity and grow into helpful and respected members of society.