All gatherings and immersions for the first Fire Keepers cohort
| Type | Date | Event & Details | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering | Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Opening Family Gathering · Generational Gardens, 2317 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Boys, mentors, families |
| Immersion | Friday – Sunday, May 29–31, 2026 | Immersion #1 · First full weekend in wild country · Brotherhood forms · Friction fire | Boys and mentors |
| Circle | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | Monthly Circle #1 · Day-long gathering | Boys and mentors |
| Circle | Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Monthly Circle #2 · Day-long gathering | Boys and mentors |
| Immersion | Friday – Sunday, August 28–30, 2026 | Immersion #2 · Second full weekend · Sealed letters written · Dawn solo | Boys and mentors |
| Circle | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Monthly Circle #3 · Day-long gathering | Boys and mentors |
| Circle | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Monthly Circle #4 · Day-long gathering | Boys and mentors |
| Immersion | Friday – Sunday, November 27–29, 2026 | Immersion #3 · Third full weekend · The Descent · The Ordeal | Boys and mentors |
| Circle | Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Monthly Circle #5 · Day-long gathering | Boys and mentors |
| Circle | Saturday, January 23, 2027 | Monthly Circle #6 · Day-long gathering | Boys and mentors |
| Immersion | Friday – Sunday, February 26–28, 2027 | Immersion #4 · Final Ceremony · Families and community invited to witness and welcome home | Boys, mentors, families, community |
All gatherings and immersions are required commitments for every boy in the program. The brotherhood depends on everyone showing up. If a genuine conflict arises, please contact your assigned mentor as early as possible.
