Camp Grit

A Concept for Developing Youth Leaders of Consequence Behind nearly every successful leader in the corporate or non-profit world, there is a change-making childhood camp story they love to share. Camp is where tomorrow’s leaders are nurtured, encouraged, strengthened and inspired to dream big and touch lives. Camp Grit has the ability to bridge social, racial, physical and/or economic iniquities for both the youth participants and the older youth leaders, who are building the self-confidence and grit to innovate and execute. Camp Grit creates a unique environment outside the home or classroom, unplugged and more self-aware. It is an Outdoor Education! Families return to camp to renew their spirits and familial purpose. Camp Grit leverages the wilds of the outdoors, coupled with intentional programs to instill leadership characteristics and creativity into the lives of kids. At the same time, bringing in executive style training for the youth staff to create leaders of consequence for this chaotic, fickle and ephemeral world (Tom Peters) in which we live in. Social entrepreneurship requires an experiential Camp environment, where youth take risks, get messy and develop true grit. Integrate the Camp Grit concept into an existing camp or help me start a new one to serve your community. Let’s begin discussing your favorite camp story, for the next generation.