Holiday Gift Guide
Our summer camp team looks forward to putting together our annual gift guide all year. Check out these gift ideas for your kiddos!
The Benefits of Inclusion
We are fortunate to partner with organizations who support inclusion and believe in our mission. Check out this conversation on the benefits of inclusion with Autism Speaks Area Executive Director Kimberly Dick.
Lessons Learned at Camp Southern Ground
As we approach the end of our What Different Can Do campaign, our Inclusion Director shares some lessons we strive to teach our campers. Check out her thoughts on why Camp Southern Ground is Where Goodness Grows.
For Kids: Superhero Capes
In honor of National Superhero Day, we’re giving the ones we look up to everyday a well-deserved shout-out for their unique gifts. Check out this quick and easy craft to help celebrate this fun day!
Story of Hope: Reese
Meet Reese, a typically developing teen who shares with us how Camp Southern Ground changed her life.
What Inclusion Means to Us
Hear from our Director of Foundation Development about how inclusion and acceptance made a difference in the life of her son Andrew.
For Kids: Earth Day Collage
This fun Earth Day activity is great for any day! It teaches kids about upcycling, geography and, most of all, can ease anxiety while using their fine motor skills.
Story of Hope: Blake
Read about Blake, one of our Autistic campers, who had his first summer camp experience and the time of his life at Camp Southern Ground.
Celebrating Military Children
This month is the 36th anniversary of the Month of the Military Child, a month dedicated to recognizing military children for the sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome as part of the life they were born into or entered into with their families. Join us in recognizing the strength and resiliency of these inspirational kids!
For Kids: Cooking with Carrots
Campers love our organic garden as much as we do! It is a great tool for kids to connect with the food they eat, literally from farm to table, and one of their favorite vegetables to harvest is carrots. Check out today’s blog for some ideas on incorporating this delicious and nutrient-rich vegetable into your family’s menu!
Story of Hope: Max
Check out today’s blog to hear how one of our awesome campers on the spectrum experienced summer camp at Camp Southern Ground.
For Parents: Recipe of the Month
From its simplicity and textures to its flavor and presentation, lemonade salmon was specifically designed by the Remedy Kitchen to appeal to a child on the spectrum. Delicious and packed with nutrition, it’s a win-win!
For Kids: Friendship Bracelets
Friendship bracelets are a camp classic. They symbolize the connections our campers make with each other - camp friends are the best kind of friends! Whether you make one for yourself or to give to a friend, they are the perfect easy craft.
Story of Hope: Rachel
Meet Rachel, one of our awesome summer campers, and read her story of perseverance!
Join the Conversation
We would love for you to help share our message of inclusion and acceptance! We’ve created some images you can post to your social media accounts with your own message as an advocate or person living with a difference.