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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...