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A Story of Hope: Sarah

A Story of Hope: Sarah

Being different isn't always easy, especially for kids. In a world where children can be teased for almost any reason, standing out can sometimes feel like a burden rather than a gift. And with the constant pull of screens and the overwhelming stimuli bombarding them...

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Kid Activity: Spectacular Scavenger Hunt

Kid Activity: Spectacular Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts are a simple way to create a day’s worth of entertainment for children of any age—from preschoolers to teens. With a little imagination and some common items, you can design your own scavenger hunt for kids. Not sure where to start? No worries! You can...

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A Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name

A Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name

To say that I am a fan of summer camp is not only an enormous understatement, it is also a little off the mark. Having spent the last 32 years in some way involved in working at or running summer camp programs for children and families across the country, I guess you...

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Preparing Your Child for Summer Camp

Preparing Your Child for Summer Camp

Summer camp can be an exciting and rewarding experience for any child, but for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) it can be even more impactful in terms of building a positive self-image and increasing social skills and interactions. It can also be...

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Art Tracing with Pencil

Art Tracing with Pencil

This "Anyone Can Do It" craft is called Art Tracing. There are a number of ways to trace or transfer an image into linework from a photo or artwork but today we are going to walk you through how to trace using a pencil. You'll need a photo or artwork of almost any...

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Painting with Watercolors

Painting with Watercolors

Today's craft that anyone can do is inspired by @andrea.nelson.art on Instagram! As a side note, she posts a ton of super fun art projects for all ages of kids. Painting is such a fun way to express your creativity, and this...

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Pollo Asado Burrito Bowls

Pollo Asado Burrito Bowls

These delicious and nutritious burrito bowls are always a hit! Everything we serve at CSG is made according to the varying dietary restrictions and preferences of our campers and veterans. In honor of What Different Can Do, we’re highlighting a recipe that is...

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DIY Window Clings

DIY Window Clings

Here is a craft anyone can do! We all have different talents. Maybe you’re really good at riding bikes, maybe you’re really funny, maybe you’re super brave. In the same way, some people have more of an affinity for art than others. I am not a person who has a natural...

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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.