The Salvation Army Summer Camps

Columbus, IN

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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. Camp options include swimming lessons, adventure camps, sports, and music development. Camp sessions are available as both day and overnight summer camps. The camps provide outdoor recreation, educational activities, and hands-on projects, and include both educational and non-sports programs in addition to sports.

• Price: The Salvation Army’s network of summer camps are described as free summer camp programs.

The Salvation Army’s network of free summer camps is described as allowing kids of all ages, despite their family’s income level, to have a safe, fun, unforgettable summer camp experience. Most summer camps accept state-provided child care subsidies, and scholarships are available to help families offset the cost. Kids are encouraged to develop social skills through team-building activities, leadership training, and community service projects, and the summer camps are described as helping strengthen family bonds while providing enriching experiences. Summer camp is described as more than just a seasonal refuge and as having a positive impact on a child's self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being.

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, and they are equipped to help children navigate complicated emotions and struggles related to poverty and hardships. 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 message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God, and its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Last updated May 13, 2026.

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