Monica, Kassandra and Samantha at Project Morry’s meeting in Bridgeport (contributed photo)
On October 14, 2010, children, ages nine to 13, participated in their monthly Project Morry meeting at Waltersville Elementary School in Bridgeport and learned to set long- and short-term goals. Guided by Project Morry staff, youngsters determined what they would like to accomplish in school, at home and in their communities during the new academic year. Through discussion, group activities and individual brainstorming, Project Morry students discovered the obstacles they may face in accomplishing these goals and what resources to use to overcome them.
Children are selected for Project Morry by a teacher, guidance counselor, social worker or after-school program staff member and participate on full scholarship. Each child makes a commitment to attend Morry’s Camp, the residential summer camp, for four weeks, over four consecutive years, in addition to nine school year monthly meetings and activities in Bridgeport. The year-round curriculum guides children through a critical period in their educational and social development, while providing long-term support.
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 meetings and an intensive summer camp program. The children benefit from a network of support and gain increased social skills, enhanced self-esteem, positive core values and a greater sense of personal responsibility. Project Morry is named in honor of Morry Stein, whose life was dedicated to the enrichment of children’s lives through the residential camp experience.
