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Southwind WyldLife Summer Camp

June 22 - June 27, 2026

Southwind Details:

Who: All Middle School Students in Watauga and Avery Counties
Where: Southwind, a Young Life camp located in Ocklawaha, FL
When: June 22 - Late evening June 27th
What: A week full of exciting activities, surprises, great food, fun with friends and leaders, and the opportunity to grow in your faith if that is something your child desires.
Cost: $875 total. $250 deposit saves your spot, making the remaining balance $625. The deposit is non-refundable after April 15, 2026. This fee covers a week of activities, meals, lodging, and a charter bus ride to and from Southwind.

Scroll below for pictures, more information, and a registration link!

Available Activities

There will be lots of time to enjoy many of the free time activities while at camp: Two Pools, Paddleboards, Waterslide, canoes, and a lily pad. Other free time activities include the camp store, snackbar, frisbee golf, basketball, volleyball, 9-square, whiffleball playing field, octaball or gaga ball, cornhole, and much more!

Pool
Pool- swim lessons provided by camp if desired
Waterslide
Lily Pad
Paddleboards & Canoes
Open Air Gym
Store
Game Room Table Soccer
Octaball \ "Gaga ball"
Volleyball
9-Square
Whiffleball
Whiffleball
Frisbee Golf

Rides Available

The rides available are at a scheduled time together with the friends in their cabin. These include the "Screamer" (swing), and a mountain bike jump track.

The Swing
The Swing
The Swing
Pump Bike Track
Pump Bike Jump Track
Pump Track
"Gator Ball"
"Gator Ball"
Inflatable Water Obstacle Courses
Inflatable Water Obstacle Course
Inflatable Obstacle Course

Housing

Lodging at Southwind is dormitory style. This means a male leader and boys from our area will be housed together and a female leader and girls together.

Dorm Building
Dorm Building Porch
View of Camper Dorms
Dorm Building
Dorm Building
Camper Cabins
Camper Bathrooms
Dorm Building Lobby

Additional Information

Example of Fundraiser for Camp!

Please Don't Let Money Be A Reason Not To Go!!!

How to register for camp

Questions? Please contact High Country Young Life at highcountryyl@gmail.com