Camp Southern Ground
Matthew Cook is a seasoned professional in camp management and social work, currently serving as Camp Director at Camp Southern Ground since October 2022. Prior to this role, Matthew held the position of Chief Program Officer at Camp Korey, focusing on empowering children with serious medical conditions. Additional experience includes serving as Co-Director of Big Springs Ranch, consulting, and executive leadership at Teton Valley Ranch Camp. Matthew's extensive background in program development is underscored by a long tenure at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, where responsibilities included overseeing the Hero's Journey Program. Educational credentials include a Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Northern Arizona University. Previous roles also encompass outreach social work and therapy for children and families, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable populations.
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Camp Southern Ground
The passion project of multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Zac Brown, Camp Southern Ground’s mission is to provide extraordinary experiences for individuals to recognize and magnify the unique gifts within themselves and others to profoundly impact the world. During the summer months, Camp Southern Ground offers week-long residential camp sessions serving children ages 7 to 17, bringing together mainstream kids and those with learning and neurodevelopmental issues such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), while also including kids from military families. Much more than just a week away from home, summer camp is a chance for kids to grow, learn, and, ultimately, change the world for the better. Campers celebrate individual differences, connect with new friends, explore nature, and eat delicious, healthy food. For the rest of the year, Camp Southern Ground is dedicated to supporting veterans. Warrior Week, their signature workforce and wellness transition program, helps veterans find their new mission in life after military service. Warrior PATHH (Progressive Alternative Training for Healing Heroes), is the nation's first non-clinical program aimed to cultivate and facilitate post traumatic growth among combat veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety and/or combat stress. Both programs are provided at no cost to veterans. Camp Southern Ground is a 501c3 non-profit organization. - See more at: www.campsouthernground.org