An offbeat arts camp for bold young makers.
Get 1% Better.
Every Day.
● About
Where Creativity Runs Free
In our tucked-away corner of Woodstock, NY, kids ages 7–14 set their own artistic path—exploring, experimenting, and bringing ideas to life in ways only they can dream up. All skill levels welcome.
We trade perfection for possibility and structure for serendipity. Here, campers take chances, chase wild ideas, and find magic in the mess. With guidance from a close-knit crew of artist-educators, campers leave with new skills, lasting friendships, and the confidence to create boldly.
Our Mission
Anything Is Possible
We believe in the power of a growth mindset, a good book, and a great game.
The 1% Kid Foundation uses literacy, mindset, and soccer to help young people build the patience and perseverance skills they need to succeed.
Programs
High Energy. Literacy-Based.
Major League Impact.
Interactive Book Readings
High-energy and built for kids, these 45–60 minute sessions use Channing Chasten's book, The 1% Kid, as a launching pad for real conversations about perseverance, confidence, and growth. Kids don't just hear the story — they engage with it, connect it to their own lives, and leave with tools they can use every day.
During each session, youth can expect to:
Dive into discussions about perseverance, confidence, discipline, and overcoming challenges
Reflect on their own goals, dreams, and daily habits
Take part in mindset and goal-setting exercises
Hear directly from Channing about his journey from big dreams to becoming a collegiate and professional soccer player, author, and speaker
Walk away with a belief that getting 1% better every day is something they can actually do
Book Donations
The 1% Kid Foundation donates copies of The 1% Kid and other age-appropriate books to youth and families with limited access to books at home. The goal goes beyond putting books in hands, helping kids feel seen and inspired through stories that build confidence, perseverance, and a genuine love of reading.
Mindset Workshops
The 1% Kid Foundation's mindset workshops are interactive experiences that help youth build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills. Through discussions, reflection activities, and goal-setting exercises drawn from Channing Chasten's real-life journey as a collegiate and professional athlete, author, and speaker, participants walk away with practical tools and habits they can apply long after the workshop ends.
Events and Community Activations
From soccer watch parties to food pantries and family workouts, our community events bring people together in spaces that are positive, active, and built around belonging.
Lit and Plays
Our “Lit & Play” camps combine soccer, literacy, and mindset development into a fun, well-rounded experience for youth. Kids grow on and off the field through soccer training, reading sessions, goal-setting exercises, and confidence-building discussions — all designed to build discipline, teamwork, and a love of learning that sticks long after camp ends.
PROGRAMS
Creative Tracks to Explore
High energy and built for kids, these 45 to 60-minute sessions use Channing Chasten’s book, The 1% Kid, as a launching pad for real conversations abotu perseverance, confidence, and growth. Kids don’t just hear the story—they engage with it, connect it to their own lives, and leave wiht tools they can use every day.
During each session, youth can expect to:
Dive into discussions about perseverance, confidence, discipline, and overcoming challenges
Reflect on their own goals, dreams, and daily habits
Take part in mindset and goal-setting exercises
Hear directly from Channing about his journey from big creams to becoming a collegiate and professional soccer player, author, and speaker
Walk away with a belief that getting 1% better every day is something they can actually do
The 1% Kid Foundation donates copies of The 1% Kid and other age-appropriate books to youth and families with limited access to books at home. The goal goes beyond putting books in hands, helping kids feel seen and inspired through stories that build confidence, perseverance, and a genuine love of reading.
The 1% Kid Foundation's mindset workshops are interactive experiences that help youth build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills. Through discussions, reflection activities, and goal-setting exercises drawn from Channing Chasten's real-life journey as a collegiate and professional athlete, author, and speaker, participants walk away with practical tools and habits they can apply long after the workshop ends.
From soccer watch parties to food pantries and family workouts, our community events bring people together in spaces that are positive, active, and built around belonging.
Our “Lit & Play” camps combine soccer, literacy, and mindset development into a fun, well-rounded experience for youth. Kids grow on and off the field through soccer training, reading sessions, goal-setting exercises, and confidence-building discussions — all designed to build discipline, teamwork, and a love of learning that sticks long after camp ends.
● Camp Life
Life at Camp Bennie
Here at Camp Bennie, we blend the joy of summer with the tools to grow as an artist–eco-friendly cabins, fully equipped studios, and days filled with swimming, hiking, and outdoor adventures. Evenings around the fire spark reflection, laughter, and a deep sense of belonging.
● Contact
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