September 18, 2025
Grit: How Circle F Helps Kids Grow Stronger
Ben Moss
At Circle F, we talk about “grit, growth, and the great outdoors.” What does grit really mean, and why is it at the heart of the Circle F experience?
Grit is more than toughness. It’s persistence, courage, and resilience. It’s the ability to face challenges, bounce back from mistakes, and grow stronger through effort.
What makes grit at Circle F unique isn’t just the activities or the challenges. It’s our values-driven approach and the way we encourage campers. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Trying activities they never thought they could do. From climbing walls to mastering kayaking, campers discover what they are truly capable of when they give something their best effort.
- Overcoming homesickness.Being away from home teaches children emotional resilience and independence in a supportive environment
- Learning by doing (and sometimes failing). When campers stumble, mess up, or fall short, they are encouraged to try again, problem-solve, and keep going until they succeed.
Persistence. Courage. Resilience.
At Circle F, grit isn’t just something that happens. It’s nurtured through our culture, values, and the way we encourage kids every day. By stretching beyond comfort zones, facing challenges, and learning to persevere, campers leave with confidence, resilience, and a sense of what they’re capable of—lessons that last a lifetime.
