The Salvation Army Summer Camp

The Salvation Army Summer Camps offer activities such as swimming, canoeing, hiking, archery, other sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, team-building activities, leadership training, community service projects, and scouting. The camps include both day and overnight summer camp sessions through a network of free summer camps that are open to kids of all ages, regardless of family income level. Most of these summer camps accept state-provided child care subsidies, and scholarships are available to help families offset the cost.

• Price: Free summer camp programs; most camps accept state-provided child care subsidies, and scholarships are available to help families offset the cost

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. The Salvation Army camp counselors are trained to recognize the effects of the stressors of poverty on children and respond to a child’s emotional needs so kids feel safe, included, and welcome. 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. The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, and its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Last updated May 23, 2026.