How Young Families Can Build a Financial Plan on a Tight Budget, Step by Step
A clear plan turns stress into priorities that make sense and decisions that feel steady. By Mark Harris
A Guide for Parents to Build Leadership Confidence in Their Children… Questions Parents Ask
Leadership grows when kids get safe chances to decide, contribute, and try again. By Mark Harris
A Guide for Parents to Build Leadership Confidence in Their Children
With the right parenting strategies for leaders, the importance of leadership in children shows up first at home and lasts for years. by Mark Harris
A Parent’s Guide to Raising Resilient and Confident Kids
Practical ways parents can help children build confidence and resilience through steady support, real choices, process-focused praise, and healthy recovery from setbacks.
Scott-Free is now accepting applications for 2026!
Applications are open through January 31st for the 2026 summer camp season. Happy Camping!
Well wishes for 2026 and the future of Scott-Free
For anyone striving to make a positive impact in the world—to make it just a little better—the destination is often clear, yet the journey is long and rarely free of challenges.
Volunteer Opportunities for Returning Campers
At Scott-Free, we know many of our campers want to stay connected to community service throughout the year. Below are some great volunteer opportunities in the Triangle area where youth and families can give back, learn new skills, and have fun together.
Ignite a Lifelong Flame: Guide Your Child to Cherish Learning
The journey of learning is an endless adventure, rich with discoveries and insights. As parents, you wield the remarkable power to kindle and nurture this journey, shaping a path of curiosity and knowledge for your child.
3 Useful Extracurricular Activities That Help Kids Develop Key Life Skills
Attending school plays a major role in the physical and emotional development of kids. From learning strong communication skills to developing the ability of critical thinking, kids learn a plethora of skills and expertise throughout their time in school.
New look and feel
You may notice some changes to the Scott-Free page! In an effort to better serve our constituents, we’ve updated the experience to streamline the experience, will still maintaining all the resources, tools, and information.
2024 Camper Scholarships
On January 1st, The Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation will once again open its doors to offer a limited number of summer camp scholarship opportunities to at-risk children.
Your Guide to Self-Improvement for Both Yourself and Your Kids
Kids are under constant pressure to do well in school, sports, and other activities. Parents often forget to give their kids time to recoup and recharge. But self-care is just as important for kids as it is for adults. Kids need time to reset and refresh as much as adults do.