The Salvation Army Summer Camps
The Salvation Army Camps (various locations across the United States), 36700 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560
About
The Salvation Army Summer Camps offer both day and overnight summer camp sessions where kids take part in swimming, canoeing, hiking, archery, other sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, team-building activities, leadership training, community service projects, and scouting. Kids also join in outdoor recreation, educational activities, and hands-on projects that are programmed to spark curiosity, collaboration, and learning.
• Price: The Salvation Army’s network of free summer camps; most camps accept state-provided child care subsidies, and scholarships are available to help families offset the cost.
The Salvation Army Summer Camps are part of The Salvation Army, an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church whose message is based on the Bible and whose ministry is motivated by the love of God, with a mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army camp counselors are equipped to help children navigate complicated emotions and struggles that can arise for those who experience poverty and related hardships, and they are trained to recognize the effects of the stressors of poverty on children and respond to a child’s emotional needs. The summer camp programs provide thousands of kids of all ages with outdoor experiences that include swimming, sports, music, arts and crafts, and scouting under supervision by trained counselors, and camp sessions are structured with hands-on activities that keep kids active and engaged. Research cited by the program states that spending time outdoors in natural environments can improve a student’s test scores, reduce aggressive behavior, increase positive social interactions, and speed physical healing for children, and the program notes that kids at the summer camps benefit daily from fresh air, exercise, and new friendships. For kids from low-income households, the program states that the impact of summer camp extends beyond swimming lessons, adventure and scouting camps, arts and crafts, music development, and sports. The Salvation Army is one of the largest social service providers in the United States and is committed to serving neighbors in need of assistance in every zip code throughout the nation, including through Kroc Community Centers that offer after-school programs, recreational opportunities, and community programs dedicated to fostering healthy futures, with over 400 after-school programs nationwide that extend learning beyond the school day.
Last updated July 29, 2026.
• Price: The Salvation Army’s network of free summer camps; most camps accept state-provided child care subsidies, and scholarships are available to help families offset the cost.
The Salvation Army Summer Camps are part of The Salvation Army, an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church whose message is based on the Bible and whose ministry is motivated by the love of God, with a mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army camp counselors are equipped to help children navigate complicated emotions and struggles that can arise for those who experience poverty and related hardships, and they are trained to recognize the effects of the stressors of poverty on children and respond to a child’s emotional needs. The summer camp programs provide thousands of kids of all ages with outdoor experiences that include swimming, sports, music, arts and crafts, and scouting under supervision by trained counselors, and camp sessions are structured with hands-on activities that keep kids active and engaged. Research cited by the program states that spending time outdoors in natural environments can improve a student’s test scores, reduce aggressive behavior, increase positive social interactions, and speed physical healing for children, and the program notes that kids at the summer camps benefit daily from fresh air, exercise, and new friendships. For kids from low-income households, the program states that the impact of summer camp extends beyond swimming lessons, adventure and scouting camps, arts and crafts, music development, and sports. The Salvation Army is one of the largest social service providers in the United States and is committed to serving neighbors in need of assistance in every zip code throughout the nation, including through Kroc Community Centers that offer after-school programs, recreational opportunities, and community programs dedicated to fostering healthy futures, with over 400 after-school programs nationwide that extend learning beyond the school day.
Last updated July 29, 2026.
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