{"id":1997,"date":"2013-06-19T15:20:40","date_gmt":"2013-06-19T15:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/britishcolumbia\/help-send-a-child-to-summer-camp\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T11:25:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:25:26","slug":"help-send-a-child-to-summer-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/britishcolumbia\/2013\/06\/19\/help-send-a-child-to-summer-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Send a Child to Summer Camp."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every child should have the opportunity to experience summer camp. Unfortunately, many families can&#8217;t afford to send their children. <!--?xml:namespace prefix = \"o\" ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" \/--><\/p>\n<p>Children look forward to camp all year because it&#8217;s the only vacation they&#8217;ll get. At camp, kids will accomplished things they never thought they could, such as canoeing and rock climbing. And while experiencing these activities in a safe and fun environment, they will also discover new hope and confidence that will prepare them for a brighter future.<\/p>\n<p>With the start of summer just days away, you can give a child impacted by poverty something exciting to look forward to. Salvation Army camps provide a reprieve from the daily worries of everyday life. Our campers eat nutritious meals, engage in fun activities such as swimming and crafts, and participate in team-building exercises that develop their self-esteem and social skills.<\/p>\n<p>For over 115 years, The Salvation Army has provided camping programs for children in need. 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