A Year-Round, Life-Long Leadership Ladder
The Thornhill Rites of Passage Foundation delivers a thoughtfully curated, culturally anchored, and experientially empowering curriculum that shapes young men from Grade 6 onward. Each program is impactful in the present and essential for a limitless future.
Mission
To equip and embolden young men to navigate unique cultural challenges—social, economic, and developmental—by fortifying the Core4: Character, Competence, Competitiveness, and Citizenship. Our aim: access without limits, leadership without fear, and legacy without compromise.
The Four Pillars of Programming
HūROP Year-Round Rites of Passage Experience
Our flagship 7th–9th grade journey of mentorship, manhood, and mastery. This experiential rite lays the foundation for lifelong growth through the HūMan Rites of Passage Leadership Continuum—connecting alumni via peer mentoring, college prep, internships, career development, and personal advancement. Each cohort bonds through the ceremonial challenge coin exchange, passing forward legacy, leadership, and loyalty.
M3 Conference — Mindset. Momentum. Movement.
A two-day, midterm momentum reset for Grades 5–10—combining culturally relevant content, inspirational leadership training, and authentic role model engagement. M3 helps participants reflect, refocus, and recharge for academic and personal success.
Learn more: refreshm3.com
HūMan Leadership Institute™ (HLI)
A school- and community-based leadership lab for Grades 5–12, cultivating the Core4 through four transformative sessions:
• Self-Awareness & Decision-Making
• Academic Excellence & Skill Mastery
• Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
• Civic Engagement & Cultural Identity
HLI fosters brotherhood across backgrounds and prepares participants to excel in school, thrive in society, and lead with legacy.
Camp HūROP – Summer Immersion & Impact (Launching 2026)
A high-energy, high-expectation summer intensive for Grades 3-6, blending hands-on leadership labs, life skills training, and global exposure—building resilience, resourcefulness, and readiness.
THE CORE 4
CHARACTER
The mental and moral qualities that make you the distinctive person you are; the inner quality that shows on the outer actions.
COMPETITIVENESS
Possession of a strong desire to be more successful than others; the quality of being better than others of comparable nature
COMPETENCE
Possessing the necessary ability, knowledge or skills to do something successfully
CITIZENSHIP
Possessing the legal status or position to inhabit a particular country or domain
HūROP Program Impact
Changing Lives • Shaping Leaders • Strengthening Communities
Our HūROP program is making a significant impact:
100%
of participants graduate with at least $500 in their investment account.
From Ideas to Impact: Business Pitch Champions
Alston Collins (HūROP Alum 2024)
Company: Candle Culture (custom candles)
Won first place in our 2024 Business Pitch Competition and was awarded $500 to grow his business.
Impact: Over $5000 in sales since inception; Commissioned candle for TROPF called “Brotherhood”
Colleges & Campuses Where Our Alumni Continue Their Climb
Kingston Williams (HūROP Alum 2024)
Company: KW Media (photography and videography services) formed with sister, Kennedy Williams
Impact: Secured contract with TROPF for our 2024
Culminating Ceremony and ongoing programming