Coming Soon: New Club Room & Work Crew and Summer Staff Housing
We just broke ground (July 2025) on our new Club Room and Work Crew/Summer Staff Housing. We are hopeful to have it completed by Summer of 2026!
We will be announcing our next phase soon!
If you're interested in investing in this or any other project, please contact our Development Director, Elizabeth McRae at elizabethsmcrae@gmail.com or contact Southwind directly at 352-288-2500.
Completed Projects:
The Roost, Sports Pavilion and Existing Dorm Remodels
We are thrilled to have completed our new dorm, The Roost, our beautiful new covered Sports Pavillion, and completed full renovations of all four of Southwind's pre-existing dorms.
Thank you for your prayers and generosity!
Camp Development Principles
After construction is complete, Young Life camps are financially self-sufficient. All operational expenses, maintenance, administrative costs and funded depreciation are paid from camp revenue generated by the camper fee. Only major capital projects require fundraising after the initial purchase or construction. We only grow as thoughtful and generous gifts allow.
Young Life camps have a long-standing policy to first raise the funds and then to develop new projects, facilities and amenities. This is so the camp fee that summer and school season guests pay is minimized to reflect true operating costs. This practice also allows us to develop new projects to a standard of excellence.
If you are interested in further information or to make a contribution to the development of Southwind please contact our camp manager at 352-288-2500.
