Sunbeam Overview

What is a Sunbeam?

The Salvation Army Sunbeam program is a holistic Christian Education experience for girls in grades 1-5.

 

What are the goals of the Sunbeam program?

To develop:

Positive social and communication habits
Decision making and life skills
Character and leadership

 
Through a Biblical worldview by encouraging:
 

A sense of personal identity and character

Christian values and Biblical principles

Physical, mental, spiritual, and social development

In a safe environment for learning, developing, and caring that is age appropriate and Christ centered.

 

How do I get my child involved in a troop?  How can I volunteer?
 

Contact your local Salvation Army for more information.

 

How to share in this program with your child?
 

It’s all about doing

What you can

When you can

With what you can

Sharing in your child’s adventure doesn’t have to cost you lots of money or time AND you both will benefit greatly for it!  

Here are a few suggestions:

 ASK QUESTIONS

What did you do today?
What did you learn?
What did you like least/most?

 

HELP WITH HOME PROJECTS

This can be a great opportunity to spend time working together!

 

VOLUNTEER
Do you like sewing?
How about music or reading?
What are your craft or cooking skills like?

Be creative and ask you local Salvation Army Sunbeam leader how you can be involved!

 

ENCOURAGEMENT & PRAYER

Reinforce his experience with words of encouragement and prayer.