Summer camp: the perfect place for kids to get ‘gritty’ Summer camp: the perfect place for kids to get ‘gritty’ MJ Parry // posted on Sunday, March 8, 2020 In recent years, the term “grit” has become a buzzword in youth development. It’s considered a highly desirable characteristic, one necessary for young people to truly excel at school, sports and in life. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines grit as “a firmness of mind or spirit, unyielding courage in the face of hardship.” Grit is shorthand for determination, bravery, resolve, and tenacity — it’s having the perseverance to keep working toward a... Read more