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The Salvation Army
camping program is divided into two types of camps
designed to meet the specific
needs of each
population group it serves.
Community Service
Camps are operated for the
benefit of children who are referred by social service agencies, Boys and
Girls Clubs, etc. Children who visit our camps generally
come from challenging
socioeconomic backgrounds,
and in many cases, from unhealthy family or
neighborhood environments. The Salvation Army
camps provide kids an opportunity be in a
positive environment for the
summer to grow, learn,
and be encouraged while striving to meet their
spiritual, social, recreational and
educational
needs as appropriate.
Salvation Army Camps
are operated for members of youth groups sponsored
by The Salvation Army.
The spiritual, social,
recreational and educational needs of these campers
are met through such Salvation
Army ministry
programs as Girl Guard and Sunbeam Camp, Boys
Adventure Corps Camp, Music
Conservatory, and Teen
Boys and Girls Sports Camp.
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Depending upon
the camper’s length of stay, type of
camp, age, and
physical ability each camper will:
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Be challenged to
explore, grow in, and act on his/her
Christian
faith
Examples
include – daily prayer, participation in age
appropriate
Bible studies, participation in
worship experiences (such as morning
devotions, evening vespers, praise and worship services) and
teachable moments. |
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Explore and
experience what it means to live in a
Christ-centered community
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Examples
include – Experiencing an emotionally and
physically
safe environment, participation
in the daily decision making
process,
engagement in group building activities, and affirmation in
the Christ-like gifts of
others and be affirmed for his/her gifts.
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Learn to
appreciate and care for God’s creation
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Examples
include – Taking part in nature
awareness/education
opportunities,
participation in Bible studies relating to
taking
responsibility for the environment,
visiting and working in the
camp nature
center, and craft projects.
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Practice and be taught servant
leadership and
explore to develop positive leadership traits
Examples include – Taking responsibility for keeping
his/her
living area clean, taking part in opportunities to serve,
participation in Bible studies relating to leadership and service,
and taking part in leadership opportunities. |
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