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The school of Character

BEST CAMPS, BIRTHDAYS, CLASSES FOR KIDS IN THE CAROLINAS!

Memorable Birthdays. Epic Camps. Action-Packed Classes
Mission Grit® is a revolutionary youth development concept where kids learn by doing in a structured, fast-paced environment. As pioneers in experiential learning, we were created to bridge the gap in today’s highly technological world. Our platform, sophisticated yet simple, turns every camp, birthday party, class, and team-building event into a life-shaping lesson in resilience, leadership, and problem-solving. Through obstacle courses, teamwork, and purposeful social challenges, we help young people build confidence, forge character, and thrive, while having fun along the way. We warmly welcome your family to join our community!
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The school of Character

BEST CAMPS & BIRTHDAYS
FOR KIDS IN CHARLOTTE

Memorable Birthdays. Epic Camps. Action-Packed Classes
Mission Grit® is a revolutionary youth development concept where kids learn by doing in a structured, fast-paced environment. As pioneers in experiential learning, we were created to bridge the gap in today’s highly technological world. Our platform, sophisticated yet simple, turns every camp, birthday party, class, and team-building event into a life-shaping lesson in resilience, leadership, and problem-solving. Through obstacle courses, teamwork, and purposeful social challenges, we help young people build confidence, forge character, and thrive, while having fun along the way. We warmly welcome your family to join our community!
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XPLOR KIDS CLASSES

XPLOR KIDS CLASSES

Xplor Programâ„¢ builds physical and mental strength through exciting obstacle challenges. Children develop coordination, teamwork, and resilience in a structured and high-energy environment.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Create unforgettable memories with our action-packed birthday parties. Engaging in Xplor obstacle courses, team building challenges, and special celebrations makes every birthday child feel like a champion.

NO SCHOOL DAY CAMP

NO SCHOOL DAY CAMP

Fun and active camps during school breaks and holidays. Kids stay engaged, build confidence, and enjoy adventure-based challenges while school is out.

SUMMER CAMP

SUMMER CAMP

Join our week-long summer camps full of adventure, teamwork, and growth. Kids can sign up for one or multiple weeks to enjoy exciting challenges all summer long.

YOUR CHILD'S JOURNEY

Starts here

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Our Training Philosophy

S.P.I.R.I.T METHOD

SCIENCE
Our activities integrate physics challenges, engineering tools, and team dynamics to create unique learning experiences for kids of all ages.
RESPECT
We develop respectful behavior by emphasizing discipline, accountability, kindness, gratitude, and empathy.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Critical thinking is central to our curriculum through Xplor obstacle courses, mind games, and team building challenges.
INTERACTIVE
Children learn through hands-on activities that build skills and curiosity with immediate instructor feedback.
IN MOTION
Our high-energy Xplor obstacle courses and team building challenges keep children physically active and engaged throughout each session.
TEAMWORK
Through collaborative challenges, children develop trust, communication skills, and commitment in a supportive environment.
Inspiring Adventure

UPCOMING NO SCHOOL DAY CAMPS

NO SCHOOL DAY CAMP

NO SCHOOL DAY CAMP

Our Xplor Programâ„¢ builds physical and mental strength through exciting obstacle challenges. Children develop coordination, teamwork, and resilience in a structured and high-energy environment.

WINTER CAMP

WINTER CAMP

Create unforgettable memories with our action-packed birthday parties. Engaging in Xplor obstacle courses, team building challenges, and special celebrations makes every birthday child feel like a champion.

SPRING CAMP

SPRING CAMP

Fun and active camps during school breaks and holidays. Kids stay engaged, build confidence, and enjoy adventure-based challenges while school is out.

SUMMER CAMP

SUMMER CAMP

Join our week-long summer camps full of adventure, teamwork, and growth. Kids can sign up for one or multiple weeks to enjoy exciting challenges all summer long.

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FREQUENTLY QUESTIONS

MIssion Grit General Questions
What makes Mission Grit® unique compared to other youth programs?

Mission Grit® is not babysitting or just recreational fun, it’s a youth development academy built on experiential learning. Every mission, obstacle, and challenge is designed to teach resilience, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving while still being exciting and fun.

What age groups do you serve?

As a general rule, Mission Grit® works with children ages 4–13. Each service has its own age requirements to ensure the best experience:

Xplor Classes: Ages 4+
No-School Day Camps: Ages 6+
Summer Camps: Ages 7+
Birthday Parties: For children turning 6 and up
Team-Building Events: Ages 6+

Who are your instructors, and what backgrounds do they come from?

Our Lead instructors are primarily Military Veterans. They bring real-world leadership, discipline, and teamwork experience into a safe, supportive, and fun environment for kids.

How do you ensure safety during obstacle courses and team challenges?

Safety is our top priority. Courses are designed for children, instructors are always present to guide and monitor, and class sizes are capped to maintain proper supervision. Safety protocols, equipment checks, and progressive skill building ensure kids stay safe while being challenged.

How does Mission Grit® help children grow in confidence, social skills, and leadership?
  • Confidence is achieved through guided challenges—both physical and mental. Once a child demonstrates their ability, we give them space to achieve independence without constant assistance. This allows them to own their success.
  • Social skills are built through team challenges and social activities where cooperation is required to reach a common goal. Kids learn respect, communication, and how to work together effectively.
  • Leadership is developed through our rank system, task assignments, planning exercises, and by practicing honorable behavior. Children are given opportunities to guide their teammates and experience the responsibility of leading others to success.

Camps

1. What does a typical day at camp look like?

Each camp day includes a dynamic mix of obstacle courses, team challenges, problem-solving games, goal-oriented relay activities and so much more. We also incorporate special visits from Real-Life Heroes, firefighters, police officers, and medical practitioners—who share their experiences and wisdom from the line of duty. This combination of action and inspiration keeps the kids engaged, learning, and growing every single day.

2. Are your camps focused on fun, character development, or both?

Both. Our camps are designed to be exciting and full of adventure, and every activity is intentional teaching life skills such as grit, leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Kids have a blast while building character that lasts well beyond camp.

3. Do you offer single-day options, or only full-week camps?

We offer both. Summer camps are week-long to maximize developmental impact. However, during the school year we offer no-school-day camps, winter camps, teacher work days, holiday camps, that are a single-day option.

4. What are the hours of the camps?

We offer full-day camps only, as half-day options do not provide the depth of growth and development we intentionally build into our program.

  • Drop-off: 8:00–9:00 AM
  • Pick-up: 3:00–4:00 PM

This schedule ensures children have the time and space to fully immerse themselves in the Mission Grit® experience.

5. Do you provide food in the camps?

We do not provide food at camp. Please pack a nutritious lunch, one snack, and a water bottle each day. We encourage healthy meals to keep campers energized and ready for the physical and mental challenges of the day.

6. What ages are eligible to participate in Mission Grit® camps?

No-School Day Camps: Ages 6+ , Summer Camps: Ages 7+

Birthday Parties

1. What makes a Mission Grit® birthday party different from other venues?

Our parties are 100% private, obstacle-course-driven adventures led by instructors. Kids get to feel like heroes on missions, and the birthday child is the star of the show! We also include a special sword cake-cutting ceremony.

2. How many children can attend, and what is the age range?

Our birthday parties can accommodate up to 25 children. If you are planning for more guests, please contact us directly to discuss options.

3. What activities are included in the birthday party experience?

Instructor-led obstacle courses, teambuilding missions, fun challenges, and the special sword cake-cutting ceremony.

4. Can we bring our own food, and cake?

Yes, families are encouraged to bring their own food, cake, and drinks. As we don’t provide any food items.

5. Can we bring decorations?

Yes! You’re welcome to bring balloons, your own tablecloth, or themed paper goods to make the party unique. Please note that decorations cannot be hung on the walls,  they must be self-standing.

6. What is provided by Mission Grit®?

Full party table setup, including tablecloth, paper plates, forks, and napkins. Our paper goods are neutral white, so if you’d like a specific theme or color, you’re welcome to bring your own.

7. How long is the private party slot?

Each private birthday party is scheduled for 90 minutes of celebration time:

  • 60 minutes of instructor-led activities and obstacle course challenges
  • 30 minutes for the special sword cake-cutting ceremony, food, and a final course

Families may arrive 10 minutes early for setup, and we understand it may take an additional 10–15 minutes to wrap up and depart. Altogether, your event typically lasts close to 2 hours from arrival to departure. During departure, our team immediately begins cleaning and resetting the facility to prepare for the next event.

8. Do parents stay or just drop off?

Most parents enjoy staying to watch the celebration, but drop-off is also an option as long as the party host is comfortable with it. Since the party is fully guided by our instructors, parents are welcome to relax, socialize, and enjoy their time while the kids have fun.

Xplor Program Classes

1. What is the Xplor Program, and how is it structured?

The Xplor Program is our year-round developmental class system. Each class is structured to work on four dimensions: physical, mental, social, and character.

2. What plans do you offer for classes?

We offer flexible options to fit your family’s schedule:

  • Monthly memberships ranging from 1 class per week up to 3 classes per week
  • Prepaid 5-session passes for added convenience and flexibility

You may cancel a plan at any time in accordance with our terms and conditions. Accounts can also be placed on short- or long-term hold if needed.

3. Do children need prior athletic experience to join?

Not at all. Our program is designed to meet kids where they are,  building strength, confidence, and skills step by step.

4. How do classes help with physical, mental, social, and character development?
  • Physical: Obstacle courses and challenges build fitness and coordination.
  • Mental: Problem-solving games sharpen focus and creativity.
  • Social: Team missions strengthen communication and cooperation.

Character: Guided reflection builds resilience, respect, and responsibility.

5. Is Mission Grit® good for kids with ADD/ADHD?

Absolutely! Mission Grit® is designed to support children with different learning styles and energy levels, including those with ADD/ADHD. Our structured, fast-paced environment and obstacle-course format naturally keep kids engaged and moving, while our instructors provide clear guidance, consistency, and encouragement. We focus on building confidence, teamwork, and self-regulation through purposeful challenges..

Team-Building Events

1. Who are team-building events for?

We host team-building events for schools, scouting troops, sports teams, church groups, and other youth organizations. Any group of kids looking to strengthen cooperation, communication, and leadership skills while having fun will benefit from the Mission Grit® experience.

2. Would Mission Grit® host an adult team-building event?

No. Mission Grit® works exclusively with children, where we believe we can make the greatest impact. While we have the ability to create powerful team-building experiences for adults, our focus and mission remain fully dedicated to youth development.

3. What kind of challenges or activities are included in these events?

Obstacle courses, problem-solving missions, team relay challenges, and activities designed to test communication, trust, and leadership.

4. How do your team-building events help kids learn cooperation and leadership?

We design missions and scenarios that can only be completed through teamwork. These challenges push kids to communicate clearly, delegate responsibilities, and step up as leaders, all while having the time of their lives. By experiencing both the struggle and the success together, kids naturally develop cooperation, trust, and leadership skills that carry over into everyday life.

5. Can events be customized for specific groups (schools, scouts, sports teams)?

Yes, absolutely. We tailor challenges and missions to fit the age group, size, and goals of the organization.

6. How long do team-building events usually last?

Our typical team-building event lasts about one hour, but events can be extended or customized based on your organization’s needs. To create a tailored experience for your group, please contact us directly.

We are loved

TESTIMONIALS

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ASHLEY MAUST

Words can't express how awesome our experience was at Mission Grit! We had our daughter's 6th birthday party here and the kids had a blast!

ASHLEY MAUST
ANNE WIMMER

This was an amazing camp. My kids were kept active and had fun while learning about teamwork, inner strength/self-esteem, cooperation, and perseverance.

ANNE WIMMER
LINDSAY BRIGGS

Mission Grit is an incredible program! Paul is a wonderful mentor and he provides a positive environment with just the right amount of fun and challenge.

LINDSAY BRIGGS

Our Clients'

TESTIMONIALS

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ASHLEY MAUST

Words can't express how awesome our experience was at Mission Grit! We had our daughter's 6th birthday party here and the kids had a blast!

ASHLEY MAUST
ASHLEY MAUST
ANNE WIMMER

This was an amazing camp. My kids were kept active and had fun while learning about teamwork, inner strength/self-esteem, cooperation, and perseverance.

ANNE WIMMER
ANNE WIMMER
LINDSAY BRIGGS

Mission Grit is an incredible program! Paul is a wonderful mentor and he provides a positive environment with just the right amount of fun and challenge.

LINDSAY BRIGGS
LINDSAY BRIGGS
LINDSAY MATHESON

Paul was so great with all the kids for our son's birthday party. Every child had fun and appeared to really challenge themselves with each obstacle thanks to Paul's instruction and his assistant's help.

LINDSAY MATHESON
LINDSAY MATHESON
ALINA FEDARENKA

My daughter absolutely loves it and I do too seeing her enjoying every class. She tried many usual classes (dance, gymnastics, etc.) and was never really excited. With Mission Grit it's a completely different story.

ALINA FEDARENKA
ALINA FEDARENKA
LESLIE LORD

My son Loves this camp so much!! It's a wonderful experience with kids with hand-on leadership skills, physical work & a lot of fun.

LESLIE LORD
LESLIE LORD
BRENDA TORERO

My 5 year old has been attending once a week for the past 3 months and never wants to miss class. He is always so eager to try out the new obstacles despite how challenging they might be.

BRENDA TORERO
BRENDA TORERO
KATHERINE MARTIN

We first learned about it after attending a birthday party here and since have hosted one of our own there! Our kids also attend Winter Camp and had a blast!

KATHERINE MARTIN
KATHERINE MARTIN

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ABOUT MISSION GRIT

PAUL PLOTKIN

PAUL PLOTKIN

The founder of Mission Gritâ„¢
Mission Gritâ„¢ is a powerful concept that helps children to become strong physically, develop inner strength, adopt effective cooperation skills, gain unparalleled confidence and adaptability. Through fun adventure obstacle courses, fitness exercising, exciting 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 creating unique child development concepts. We are proud to be powered by Military Veterans, Educators, and Serious College Students that bring their life wisdom and lead children to their greatness.

SPIRITâ„¢ method. Our concept utilizes a revolutionary training platform, which stands for: Science, Problem Solving, In-Motion, Respect, Interactive and Teamwork. These elements work collectively to create the ultimate developmental and fun experience for children. We deliver a high energy and exciting experience, while incorporating a non competitive environment where everyone feels comfortable and connected.

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