Camp Southern GroundWarrior Family Camp
Warrior Family Camp, providing the tools and training for each family member to learn more about themselves and each other, connecting the family unit to determine their own values, communication rules, and family mission.
Families where at least one parent/guardian is a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. military, or the spouse of a fallen or deceased service member · 2026 Fall Dates: Sept. 4-6 | Sept. 25-27 | Oct. 30-Nov. 1 | Nov. 20-22 (Full – Accepting Waitlist Applications). 2027 Spring Dates: TBD · A $200 deposit is required after your application has been accepted and approved.
From campsouthernground.org/veteran-programs/family-camp ↗About this program
Camp Southern Ground's mission has always been to serve children and veterans by helping them to identify and understand their own gifts and talents. Through our Summer Camp, Warrior Week, and Warrior PATHH programs, we have impacted hundreds of children and veterans and seen first-hand the impact intentional programming can have. This fall, we will leverage that knowledge as a catalyst for Warrior Family Camp.
We know that the experience of being a military family is a unique and often challenging situation. Multiple deployments, suicide, traumatic injuries, and mental health issues are just some of the common challenges which can cause even the most loving families to struggle with communication, unity, and connection. This Family Camp experience will provide the tools and training for each family member to learn more about themselves and each other; and the entire family unit will connect to determine their own values, communication rules, and family mission.
Family Camp is a mixture of our traditional summer camp and veteran programs. Over three days, families will participate in fun, engaging activities together in addition to separate child and parent experiences. Families will also participate in activities and meals with other veteran families, creating a community of veteran families that lift up and support each other.
Questions
Who is eligible to attend Family Camp?
Warrior Family Camp is for families where at least one parent/guardian is a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. military. It is an experience for both parents/guardians and their children. Each family will stay together at Camp Southern Ground in a private room in our Residential Lodge.
What constitutes a family at Family Camp?
With the understanding that “family” can mean something different for everyone, we accept and include both traditional and non-traditional families. All families structures – blended, adopted, or unique – are welcome.
How much does it cost?
A $200 deposit is required after your application has been accepted and approved. This can be paid via credit card or check. At the end of the weekend, each family will have the option to receive back their deposit or to donate it to support other programs at Camp Southern Ground. If a family does not show or arrives late, their deposit will not be refunded and will be automatically donated to Camp Southern Ground.
Are alcohol, drugs, or weapons allowed?
Alcohol and drugs are not permitted. Smoking or tobacco products will be restricted to certain times and areas. Weapons, including firearms or large blade weapons, are not permitted.
Are families with neurodiverse children welcome?
Families with neurodiverse children are encouraged to apply. We will evaluate the needs of your child in advance to make sure we can fully support them.
Details
- Who
- Families where at least one parent/guardian is a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. military, or the spouse of a fallen or deceased service member
- When
- 2026 Fall Dates: Sept. 4-6 | Sept. 25-27 | Oct. 30-Nov. 1 | Nov. 20-22 (Full – Accepting Waitlist Applications). 2027 Spring Dates: TBD
- Where
- Camp Southern Ground, Fayetteville, GA
- Cost
- A $200 deposit is required after your application has been accepted and approved.
- Ages
- 5-17
Run by
Summer CampCamp Southern Ground is the place where your child can have good fun, eat good food, connect with new friends, and learn the confidence to put more good into the world.
Warrior WeekWarrior Week, Camp Southern Ground’s signature workforce and wellness transition program, helps veterans in the transition to civilian life after military service.
Warrior PATHHFreeWarrior PATHH (Progressive Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) aims to facilitate post-traumatic growth among combat veterans struggling with PTSD and/or combat stress.