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Supporting Military Kids & Families

Supporting Military Kids & Families

May is a month of dual significance: it’s both Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. At Camp Southern Ground, these two missions are deeply intertwined. Every day, we see the invisible weight carried by children of military families and, every...

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From Struggle to Strength

From Struggle to Strength

How Warrior PATHH Moves the Needle on Mental HealthThis month, which marks both Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, is a powerful reminder of why programs like Warrior PATHH matter. In this blog, Dr. Jennifer Selke explores how Warrior PATHH...

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Accommodations: Supporting Every Camper

Accommodations: Supporting Every Camper

At Camp Southern Ground, inclusion isn’t a feature – it’s the foundation of our Summer Camp program. In this blog, Admissions and Inclusions Manager Melissa Zehe shares how our intentional accommodations create an environment where every camper can thrive. From...

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Story of Hope: Generation WE

Story of Hope: Generation WE

At Camp Southern Ground, we believe in the power of inclusion – and so do our friends at Generation WE. Founder and Executive Director Annie Totten created Generation WE to bring knowledge, curiosity and insight into embracing all differences through the power of...

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Preparing Your Child for Camp

Preparing Your Child for Camp

In recent years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reported significant increases in youth mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. Experts point to factors like increased screen time and reduced opportunities for independence and...

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Let’s Get Outside

Let’s Get Outside

Spark Joy, Imagination, and Resilience in Your BackyardAt Camp Southern Ground, we know there's magic in the great outdoors. From building forts in the woods to racing through obstacle courses, kids don't just have fun outside—they grow, learn, and thrive. Whether...

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Celebrating Every Child

Celebrating Every Child

April is the perfect time to honor What Different Can Do—from Diversity Month to World Autism Month to the Month of the Military Child, we’re celebrating what makes us beautifully unique. At Camp Southern Ground, inclusivity isn't just a goal; it's at the core of...

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An Inclusive Model

Our residential program, one of the first in the country to be accredited by the National Inclusion Project, makes summer camp at Camp Southern Ground so much more than just a week away from home.