Zac Brown
Mar 7, 2011
Zac Brown's latest project is Camp Southern Ground. Brown, who is the lead member of Atlantic/Southern Ground/Bigger Picture's Zac Brown Band, has donated a 360-acre piece of property, set in the farmlands of Georgia forty minutes south of Atlanta, to begin the camp. Camp Southern Ground will provide programs to assist and rehabilitate children with neurobehavioral and learning difficulties, including ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette's Syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Zac is the father of four and, while none of his own children are afflicted by any of these disorders, it's a cause he is passionate about. Camp Southern Ground's mission statement is "to operate a camp to allow children to overcome academic, social and emotional difficulties so they may reach their full potential by providing them with the opportunity and tools necessary to become prominent leaders in our society and to achieve excellence in all facets of their lives."
"To me, there is nothing more worthwhile than helping kids. I grew up working with kids while on staff at summer camps and remember how they were impacted during their visits. Their time at camp helped to make a difference in their lives and will last them a lifetime," Zac Brown said in a video statement. "Camp Southern Ground will work with special needs children while providing them with lodging and facilities to most effectively contribute to their rehabilitation. The highly trained staff will offer a wide variety of therapeutic activities that are designed to help stimulate the mind and body and encourage development, all in a beautiful setting. This is the year to get it started!"
Camp Southern Ground is currently in its development stage and is seeking partnerships, volunteers and funding. One dollar from every ticket sold for Zac Brown Band concert dates in 2011 will go to benefit Camp Southern Ground. The camp has been named as beneficiary the 46th running of the Atlanta Steeplechase on April 16th, which also benefits the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Visit atlantasteeplechase.org for complete details.
For more information on Camp Southern Ground, visit CampSouthernGround.org. For more on the Zac Brown Band, visit www.zacbrownband.com.
By Karen Goodner