The pride of the veterans and enthusiasm of the rookies at the end of each workshop is exciting, particularly in light of the need for involved fathers. This combination rookies, veterans and babies in a room for three hours, makes for great chemistry. The rookies are all eyes and ears as they watch the vets feed, burp, change, trouble shoot and care for their babies while hearing their experiences and advice. There are few other opportunities for new dads to obtain the insights of other men on the challenges of becoming a father. The experiences of thousands of boot camp graduates provide the course content and also dispel a variety of myths that persist about new fathers.
Coaches keep the three-hour workshops focused, humorous and informational.
Future classes to be announced. The class covers not only the realities of life with a newborn and fatherhood but also the needs of new mothers. The next hour is a hands-on opportunity for prospective dads to practice baby care skills under the guidance of veteran dads who bring their new babies to class. The final hour is an interactive session featuring the best advice veteran dads can offer the rookies. The program is open to Active Duty and their family members.