We are a one of a kind child development academy for children K-8th grade. Our untraditional method combines physical, mental, social and character development aspects as never seen before. We help kids not just to become active but inspire them to become active thinkers through challenging obstacle courses, teambuilding challenges, adventure quests, cooperation skills and problem solving tasks. It is fun, inspiring and develops high self esteem. We offer after school classes, leadership summer camp, spring camp, winter camp, no school day camps, 100% private birthday parties, school assemblies and teambuilding events. We are conveniently located in Charlotte, NC. Join the revolution today!
After School Programs, No School Day camps, Best Kids Birthday Parties and Obstacle Courses for Kids in Charlotte, NC
OUR MISSION
Mission Grit™ is a powerful concept that helps children
K-8th grade level to become stronger physically, develop inner strength, adopt effective cooperation skills, gain unparalleled confidence and adaptability. Through military inspired obstacle courses, fitness exercising, scenario based quests and creative team-building challenges. Our concept was inspired by the founder's experience in the Israeli Special Forces, life circumstances and over a decade of child development concepts. We are proud to be powered by Military Veterans that bring their life wisdom and lead children to their greatness.
HOW DO WE DO IT?
We go way beyond the standard kids activities. Our concept utilizes a revolutionary, unorthodox training philosophy S.P.I.R.I.T method that has proven itself in the development of soft skills, hard skills while nurturing a strong and confident character for children K-8th grade. The guiding elements of the SPIRIT™ method are: Science, Problem Solving, In-Motion, Respect, Interactive and Teamwork. These elements work collectively to create the ultimate child developmental and fun experience.
We deliver a high energy and exciting experience, while incorporating a non competitive environment where everyone feels comfortable and connected.
We offer ongoing after school classes through our unique after school program Xplor, Leadership kids Summer Camp, kids Birthday Parties, One Day Camps,Team-building Events, Life Skills Workshops, Youth Leadership Program and Custom Designed Adventure Outdoor Retreats.
We are loved & trusted
ANDREA HUDSON
I sent my twins to mission grit for a week long camp this summer. All I can say is WOW! It was amazing! Paul, the owner is awesome. The kids have an awesome time. They’re never bored! They came home each day and were so excited to tell me all about what they had done, and even better, what they had accomplished. They get to grill out and do team building exercises. Water play. Nerf battles… I could go on and on about how much they enjoyed the camp! They also loved it so much they want to have their birthday party there! Mission Grit is ON POINT!
Shikha Chandra
Mission Grit is a totally different experience for Kids and parents as well. Our daughter attends the weekly Classes and the Summer Camp here and no two days the activities have ever been the same. She has always come back excited and thrilled with what she has learnt. Coach Paul at Mission Grit is dedicated to the success of these kids he not only focuses on their physical strength but also trains them on life skills. The effort Coach Paul puts in the preparation of each class to make it a enjoyable and learning experience for the kids is commendable
Stacey Howell
Mission Grit is a completely different after school activity than we've ever found before. I love that it encourages my kids to be active, strong, and skillful without the highly competitive environment in most sports leagues. Paul does a wonderful job of knowing how hard to push each individual child so that they are forced out of their comfort zone to try new things, but are still able to have fun. The activities and challenges he sets up for the kids are creative and unique, and every week he also makes time to teach important life skills (like how duct tape works, or the proper way to clean your body after exercise).
BENEFITS OF OUR PROGRAMS
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Develop motor skills, coordination, and adaptation
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Enhance strength and balance
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Gain high levels of confidence
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Elevate self-esteem
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Develop strong social skills
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Non competitive environment
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Discover personal leadership voice
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Adopt positive disciplines
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Develop analytical mind
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Adopt “I can” vs. “I can't” mindset
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Learn to control anger
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Embrace failure
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Feel a sense of accomplishment
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Increase focus
We offer ongoing after school classes through our unique after school program Xplor, Leadership kids Summer Camp, kids Birthday Parties, One Day Camps,Team-building Events, Life Skills Workshops, Youth Leadership Program and Custom Designed Adventure Outdoor Retreats.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
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Our activities are influenced by disciplines such as Natural Science and Social Science. Natural Science is reflected through the utilization of various aspects of Physics, such as energy, force and mechanics. Our facility is like one big engineering lab with multi level structures, ropes, bridges, carts, hoists, planks, cubes, plumbing tubes, power tools, electricity related components and other pieces of equipment that allow us to easily “engineer” new course configuration and alter activities. Social Science is reflected through the social interaction between the participants in our teambuilding and scenario based quests. We are constantly learning, observing and experimenting to create the most unique experiences for our students and guests.
Problem solving is embedded in every task of our curriculum through various scenario based quests, mind games and team challenges. Our students learn to simplify challenges, make data analysis, and provide effective solutions. We take a ‘long term’ developmental approach by providing fun, creative, educational experiences, ‘in the moment’ mentorship and reinforcement.
Children are high energy and natural explorers. Our concept is specifically designed to move our children's body and mind. Our activities are well balanced between challenging obstacles courses, exercising, educational games, team building challenges and scenario based quests, all powered by high energy, awesome music and a sense of urgency.
We believe that in order to develop Respect within a child, showing respect is not enough. This calls for an active role of doing, practicing, and taking responsibility for your actions. Our children practice respect through discipline, accountability, kindness, gratitude, patience, empathy and the development of self esteem.
We believe that children learn best through interactive activities as this develops curiosity, teaches skills and makes it fun. This is why all of our activities are hands-on, where children apply knowledge and create actions. During the activities our instructors monitor the actions and provide corrective or positive feedback.
We introduce children to the art of teamwork by giving them real hands-on experiences, through clever team building challenges, scenario based quests and the incorporation of a non competitive environment where everyone feels comfortable and connected. During these action based tasks we carefully develop the understanding of the teamwork triangle (T3) that consists of Trust, Communication and Devotion.
LET'S BUILD A COMMUNITY
Our love, passion, and commitment is like a wind that fills the sails of our communities. We strongly believe in our communities, and this is why we get involved with community projects, bring local businesses together, provide schools with team-building events, offer life changing careers to veterans and provide sponsorships. Feel free to contact us if you have an idea in mind. We would love to help in any way we can!
If you live in Charlotte, South Charlotte, SouthPark, Myers Park,Foxcroft, Ballantyne, Marvin, Mathews, Waxhaw and Fort Mill area stop by we would love to meet you in person,
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Mon - 8am-4pm / Tues 8am-6pm / Wed 8am-6pm
Thurs - 8am-6pm / Fri 8am-4pm / Sat & Sun Closed