Camp Dixie for Boys was established in 1914 and Camp Dixie for Girls was established in 1919. Each is a seperate summer camp at the same location in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Georgia. Owned and operated jointly, the summer camps conduct their own programs and shares some of the main facilities: lake, dining hall, and stable. During the summer, some of the special events and evening programs are planned so that both camps can participate in these activities together.

To imbue in boys and girls a basic understanding of spiritual and beneficent living as can only be done in an out-of-doors environment with wholesome companions, excellent leaders and beautiful surroundings. Everyone needs to build one's life on a strong foundation, and our "strong foundation" is Dr. Sutton's (one of Dixie's first directors and President of National Teachers' Association) seven principles for a better life. The principles are Physically Robust, Mentally Strong, Politically Sound, Domestically True, Vocationally Correct, Morally Brave and Spiritually Deep.

It was the original intent of this camp to provide an atmosphere that fostered growth in these principles which would equip a camper to face life's many challenges successfully. Pop J and Dr. Sutton believed that these principles had a profound influence on young people which would help them become better citizens and stronger leaders for the future.

Since these principles play such an important role in a child's life, we begin each day discussing one of the principles at Morning Watch, and everyone at camp tries to live by these principles in their daily activities.