Parents and Children Benefit from Salvation Army Camps

Posted on 27th June 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Children stand by pool ready to jump in
As students get ready to leave their books behind and prepare for summer break, parents start thinking about how to keep their children occupied and supervised. Summer camps offered by The Salvation Army across the country serve as an affordable solution. The Salvation Army’s Pine Lake Camp, located near Red Deer, Alta., offers a variety  […]
Children at March-break camp sit listening to camp worker
Every year many Salvation Army locations across Canada offer March-break camps that help children learn, stay active, and for parents to have affordable alternatives to daycare. The Salvation Army in St. Thomas, Ont., has been running a March-break camp for over a decade. This year their camp will take place from March 11 to the  […]

Camp is a Place for Lifelong Bonds and Valuable Life Lessons

Posted on 27th July 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Kessa and Brekin at camp
As the daughter of Salvation Army officers/pastors, Kessa Daniels has been involved in Salvation Army summer camps across British Columbia since she was seven years old. She has been a camper, a cabin leader, and currently holds the position of administrative coordinator for Camp Mountainview. The time she has spent at camp has shaped her  […]

Cabin Leaders Are the Unsung Heroes of Camp

Posted on 6th July 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Behind all the fun activities and experiences from Salvation Army summer camps, there are dedicated cabin leaders, who work hard to ensure campers are safe and enjoying their time. Cabin leaders provide day-to-day care for campers. They sleep in the same cabins as the campers, help them in their daily care, and lead them through  […]