The Salvation Army Summer Camps

Columbus, IN

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About

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, and community service projects. Campers can learn to swim, play sports, make music, create arts and crafts, and participate in scouting through the program’s network of free summer camps.

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Price: Free summer camp programs

The Salvation Army Summer Camps are part of The Salvation Army, an international movement that is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible, and its 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 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 camp counselors are equipped to help children navigate the 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 so kids feel safe, included, and welcome. The program’s network of free summer camps includes both day and overnight summer camps, and most summer camps accept state-provided child care subsidies, with scholarships available to help families offset the cost.

Last updated May 14, 2026.

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