Higher Ground

Higher Ground’s Adventure Camp is a week of daily, outdoor adventures designed to help your student grow in confidence and learn new skills. Your student will create life-long memories, make new friends and gain new perspectives through rock climbing and rappelling, canoeing, hiking, and more.
This year’s dates are June 22-26 and open to rising 4th thru rising 9th graders. The group size for each session is limited to 14 students.
The cost is $500 per student and includes all gear, professional instruction and programming, snacks, and a custom HG Nalgene bottle.

Register via link in bio.

Email [email protected] or [email protected] or call 706-409-2014 for more info and a 2nd student discount code!

It only takes one good adventure to start a ripple that creates transformation for years to come. One good adventure for a shift in perspective, a boost in self confidence, or a view of what could be.

Help put life-changing adventure within reach of those who are ready to heed the call.

Your tax deductible contribution goes directly to off-setting costs for these would be adventurers. Will you partner with us to make it happen?

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/HV8PKANDLF97A

New Trip Released today! Ladies Backpacking
October 17-19, 2025
Register using the link in our Bio to secure your spot!

Goals:
- Spend time enjoying God’s creation/reflecting on his word within a supportive group of women. - Develop backpacking skills: packing your backpack, hiking technique, pitching a tent/tarp, building a fire, purifying water, cooking meals, setting up a bear hang, and managing hygiene needs.
- Learn compass and map/trail reading skills, optional.
- Beginner to Intermediate hiking suitable for all group members. Exact location & route TBD within +/- 2 hours of Rome, Ga.

Day 2 of Adventure Camp - Perspective of a Camper - June 2025

A camper asked to take a photo a day of his experience; we said YES!

“And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years,”
‭‭- Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭14‬

Day 1 of Adventure Camp - Perspective of a Camper - June 2025

A camper asked to take a photo a day of his experience; we said YES!

“The more one does, the more one can do.”
Amelia Earhart

Pure, unadulterated adventure. No phones, only connection. There is nothing better.

And a north GA swimming hole is a pretty great way to cool off after a backpacking trip, too.

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There’s no better example of liminal space than the space between horizontal and vertical on a rappel.

And in that small space we have the opportunity to confront so much within ourselves. Fear. Anxiety. Hope. Courage. Trust.

And on the other side of that space (regardless of the choice we made in it), we reflect, apply, and grow.

The epitome of adventure w purpose.

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We do it for the growth that occurs in pursuit of the goal, but a clear day on the summit is a welcome prize for sure. These guys are earning their summit views.

Adventure Camp 2025 is right around the corner and spots are still available!

Do your kiddos need a week of purposeful, safe and FUN adventures lead by professional, compassionate and excited instructors?!

Link in bio to sign up today 😎
Rising 4th - 9th; Co-ed; 9am-4pm Monday - Friday; all drop-off/pick-up locations within 25min of Downtown Rome, Ga.