Valentine's Day isn’t just for couples—it’s a great time to show love and appreciation for your kids, too! Here are 10 creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with them: Valentine’s Breakfast Surprise Start the day with heart-shaped pancakes, pink smoothies, or a...
Get Crafty This Valentine’s Day!
Here are some fun and easy Valentine’s Day craft ideas to do with your kids! Love Bug Finger Puppets Materials: Chenille stems or pipe cleaners, googly eyes, tacky glue, pom poms, muffin cups or construction paper, scissors How to Make: Cut out a heart shape for each...
Kicking Off the New Year with the Right Mindset
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set the tone for success—whether that means embracing personal growth, strengthening connections, or prioritizing well-being. At Camp Southern Ground, we know that growth starts with connection—to ourselves, to others,...
Summer Camp Holiday Gift Guide
Wow—December already? Time flies when you're dreaming of summer fun! Our summer camp team has been buzzing with excitement all year to bring you our annual gift guide! This curated list is packed with gift ideas your kids will absolutely love, all inspired by the...
Nourishing Bodies and Souls
At Camp Southern Ground, we believe that food is more than just fuel—it’s an experience that nourishes both body and soul. That’s why every meal we serve is chef-prepared with real, nutritious ingredients, infused with love, and shared in an atmosphere that brings...
From Campfires to Careers
Working at Camp Southern Ground isn’t just a job—it’s an unforgettable experience that helps you grow both personally and professionally. Our mission is all about inclusion, leadership, and building community, creating a space where you can develop skills that will...
Join Our Team
What do you think of when you hear the words, Summer Camp? If you never went to camp as a kid you might conjure images of crackling campfires, kids happily singing songs while hiking mountain trails, diving into a shimmering lake, or rock climbing with friends...
The Power of Archery
Archery is a powerful metaphor for personal growth and the struggles that come with it. Much like life, archery demands focus, patience, and persistence. As you draw back the bowstring, it symbolizes the tension we experience during challenges. The arrow's flight...
Celebrating a Summer of Growth, Inclusion, and Adventure
A Message from our Camp Director It was another memorable summer at Camp Southern Ground, and we’re filled with gratitude and pride for the experiences we’ve shared and the lasting impact we've made. Now, we’re excited to introduce our Summer Impact Report, which...
Saying Goodbye to Summer
Saying Goodbye to Summer, But Not to What We’ve Learned While the sun has set on another unforgettable summer, it’s hard to say goodbye to the days of adventure, friendship, and fun. But while camp may be over, the lessons we learned — empathy, confidence, and...
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.