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...
Love is the Remedy
As we wrap up What Different Can Do, our month-long focus on inclusion awareness, I find myself thinking about the words that Arthur Chen once wrote: Diversity is a fact.Equity is a choice.Inclusion is an action.Belonging is an outcome. In many ways, Chen could be...
Fun Summer Activities for Kids
Whether you work from home, are a stay-at-home parent, or work outside of the house, you need a go-to list of practical summer activities for your kids to keep them busy—and learning—during the dog days of summer. Otherwise, you run the risk of them getting too much...
What Should I Bring to Camp?
Packing the Ultimate Camp Suitcase Hi! My name Hope Blaszczynski and I am the Assistant Camp Director, Program, at Camp Southern Ground. Growing up, camp was something I looked forward to all year. I had countdowns starting from the day I left camp for how many days...
Make a Reusable Bag for Earth Day
While we may not count down to Earth Day as we do other holidays, it’s still one of the most important days of the year. It's a day when the world comes together for a common goal: appreciating and protecting our home planet. Getting kids engaged and actively...
Embracing Diversity: A Parent’s Perspective
Summer is just around the corner, and I find myself remembering the excitement, anticipation, and, if I'm honest, anxiety that came along with sending my neurodiverse (ND) child off to camp. Amidst all of those emotions, one thought kept me grounded: my child is just...
Happy Campers
Here’s a challenging statement that I’m finding more and more to be true: If what we truly want is for our children to be happy, we as parents need to stop focusing on their happiness. Seems counterintuitive, right? The trouble is that happiness is not a destination...
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.