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Happy International Men’s Day for this Wednesday, 19^th November! The theme for 2025 is Celebrating Men and Boys. Visit internationalmensday.com to find out more.

On 19 November, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight male role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being.

We invite you to join us for the historic, 9-hour International Men’s Day Webcast this Wednesday, 19^th November, which will start at 3 p.m. Sydney, Australia (AEDT) time and run through to midnight.

You’ll hear from many notable leaders in the men’s movement. They’ll be sharing their wisdom, real stories, challenges, and solutions for supporting men and boys from all around the globe. Click here to find out more and receive all the details – we’d love for you to join us!

Also, a big THANK YOU to the 64 dads, granddads and kids who joined us last weekend for the Dads4Kids Fun Camp. It was absolutely fantastic!!!

We raced and jumped Dads4Kids radio-controlled cars, which is always great fun for both kids and dads. We swam in the beautiful Shoalhaven River. We played capture the flag, threw water bombs, and took part in some epic tug of war activities. The kids were surprisingly strong – it may have been something to do with versing their dads?!

Something amazing happens when dads get away from the everyday and create time with their kids. Perhaps it’s Father God’s beautiful creation surrounding Coolendel Camp. Perhaps it’s the minimal scheduling. Perhaps it’s dads and their kids spending a day or two together for the sole purpose of hanging out and having fun. Whatever it is, it’s certainly special.

Big thanks to Craig Shipway for all his help organising the weekend, and thanks also to my father (Dads4Kids cofounder Warwick Marsh) for his game mastery and refereeing. I asked my daughters what their favourite part of the camp was. Their emphatic response: All of it!

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Plan your own fantastic Dads4Kids fun weekend! You may think you’re too busy, or it may seem daunting, but you can do it. Start planning today! As the old English proverb says, there’s no time like the present.

It doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. If your children are little, it could be something as simple as packing a picnic and visiting a nature reserve, local park or swimming pool. If your children are bigger, plan a road trip or camping adventure together. Put the devices away, give them your undivided attention, and invest in a fun weekend together with your kids.

If you’re near the NSW South Coast, plan to join us at next year’s Dads4Kids Fun Camp at Coolendel in October 2026 (dates to be confirmed). Whatever you do, do something! Create your own Dads4Kids fun weekend and spend some quality time with your family. You won’t regret it.

Yours for fantastic Dads4Kids weekends,
Nathaniel Marsh

P.S. Make sure you join Warwick, myself and other special guests this Wednesday, 19 November, for the historic International Men’s Day Webcast from 3 p.m. to midnight Sydney, Australia (AEDT) time. Watch a little or a lot. Consider gathering some mates and watching the Webcast together.

You’ll hear from many notable leaders in the men’s movement. They’ll be sharing their wisdom, real stories, challenges, and solutions for supporting men and boys from all around the globe. Click here to sign up and receive all the details.

P.P.S. If you’re encouraged by the work of Dads4Kids and would like to support our vision of helping Aussie dads be the best they can be for their children, please consider making a tax-deductible donation here.

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Republished with thanks to Dads4Kids.