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Salvation Army Camp
Your child can enjoy an experience of a lifetime at Little Pine Island Camp in Grand Rapids, MI. Every summer The Salvation Army provides a lifetime of memories through its summer camping experience. Call us to find out how your child can take part is this wonderful summertime opportunity.
Charcter Building Groups-Moonbeams, Sunbeams, Adventure Corps & Girl Guards meet on Monday afternoons from 4:15 pm to 5:45 pm.
SALVATION ARMY AFTER SCHOOL KIDS
The SAASK Program will assist youth and their families in ways that support and develop higher moral values. This will be accomplished in a protective caring environment where the dignity of human life is of value. The SAASK Program is open to families with children between K and 6th grade. Through the SAASK Program, low to moderate income families will have a safe environment where their children can come after school. While in the program children take part in directed recreational programs and activities, enjoy field trips, & receive homework and tutoring assistance. Children will also receive a snack and be given opportunities to enjoy music, games and movies. The hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm during the school year and during the summer from 8 am until 6 pm.
SUMMER DAY CAMP
The Salvation Army Summer Day Camp is a new program in Battle Creek at The Salvation Army. The program will run for 10 weeks during the summer and includes an emphasis on science, math, reading and writing. The program also provides an opportunity for elementary age children to take part in a full variety of programs which include field trips, recreational activities, games, nutritional meals including breakfast and two snacks. Children enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to attend camp at The Salvation Army’s Camp Little Pine Island in Grand Rapids, MI.
CHILD SAFETY
All Salvation Army volunteers, youth leaders, and staffs members must take “Safe From Harm” training. Safe From Harm is a unique child safety program The Salvation Army has created to train all volunteers, youth leaders, staff members and anyone working with children and vulnerable adults. Anyone working with children must complete this training. Additionally, every volunteer must fill out a comprehensive application packet and undergo a background check. Being entrusted with the safety of a child is a serious responsibility. The Salvation Army does not take this responsibility lightly. This training equips volunteers with the tools and knowledge they need to respond if an incident or accident should occur.