“I will make a difference in the lives of others by being more understanding of others’ thoughts. By using what I was taught here, I won’t become another statistic. Instead, I will be a good example for others to follow. That’s how I will make a difference.”

-POST GRAD PARTICIPANT

INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MORRY
Project Morry is a nonprofit, year-round youth development organization, anchored by a residential summer camp with an educational focus. The organization is dedicated to giving inner-city children enriching learning opportunities through a curriculum based on school gatherings and an intensive summer camp program. The children, for whom these experiences would not otherwise be available, benefit from a network of support and gain increased social skills, enhanced self-esteem, positive core values and a greater sense of personal responsibility.

The over 375 young people who participate in Project Morry are supported by the continuity and commitment of an outstanding year-round program and one-on-one attention from a caring staff. In the summer, boys and girls, ages nine to 18, enjoy a residential camp community, free-of-charge, in the tranquil setting of Morry’s Camp in the Catskills of New York.

These are children who need to be given a chance to learn to succeed. Growing up in urban neighborhoods in New York and Connecticut, students are referred to Project Morry from schools, community organizations and agencies. They are selected to participate in the program based on their leadership qualities, ability to work within a group, the potential to enhance their development, desire to attend camp, a supportive family environment and financial need.

Project Morry’s intentional focus on educational enhancement has gained national recognition in the area of youth development. With year-round support, young people are guided through a critical period in their academic and social development. In schools and communities where fewer than 50% of incoming ninth graders graduate from high school, 100% of the young people who have completed the Project Morry program have completed high school on time and have graduated to pursue higher education, military service or join the workforce as responsible citizens.