Our Approach
We’re more than just a camp. We’re growth by design.
At Headfirst, we believe confidence isn’t something kids stumble into, it’s something you can design. Our camps create fun, hands-on experiences where every child feels seen, known, and celebrated. Through intentional play and small-group connection, campers try new things, take safe risks, and discover what they’re capable of.
Our staff use a simple approach called Spot–Create–Celebrate: they notice when a camper is ready for something new, create a safe opportunity for that moment, and celebrate the breakthrough.
Our curriculum is built around six confidence-building skills — optimism, resilience, goal-setting, emotional mastery, self-efficacy, and determination. We call them the Super Six, because research shows these traits form the foundation for lasting confidence and personal growth.
These skills often show up naturally in sports and group play. We weave them into every program and activity — helping campers move toward their personal best and go home saying, “I can do it.”
The Super Six
EMOTIONAL MASTERY
“EXPRESS YOURSELF”
Kids who can identify and communicate their feelings build stronger relationships, manage challenges more effectively, and avoid the frustration that comes from feeling misunderstood.
OPTIMISM
“YOU CHOOSE THE FRAME”
Seeing challenges and opportunities through an optimistic lens helps young people stay motivated, perform at higher levels, and navigate setbacks with confidence rather than negativity.
RESILIENCY
“BOUNCE, DON’T BREAK”
Learning how to rebound from setbacks is essential to confidence. Resilient kids understand that mistakes and struggles are part of growth – and that they can always get back up.
SELF-EFFICACY
“MAKE YOUR DIFFERENCE”
Kids who believe they can influence outcomes in their own lives become more confident, capable decision-makers. This internal belief fuels initiative, responsibility, and a sense of personal power.
HOPE & GOAL SETTING
“SEE IT TO BE IT”
Goal-setting helps kids practice focus, decision-making, and follow-through. Research ties hope and goal-setting to higher achievement, stronger well-being, and a clearer sense of direction.
GRIT & DETERMINATION
“PRACTICE IS PERFECT”
With the right support and repetition, kids learn the connection between effort and improvement. This builds tenacity and teaches them how to pursue – and reach – their personal best.
