Long hot summer days, a dip in the pool, star-filled nights, camp fires, roasted marshmallows, seeing old friends, making new ones. Expanding horizons and creating memories.

Across Canada kids come alive at our summer camps. Last year 4,800 children from marginalized communities experienced life at its best and learned the values of friendship and caring through our various camp programs.



In Canada, summer camps are very popular. The Salvation Army has been operating summer camps for more than 100 years and values what this experience can bring to children.

The overall purpose of any Salvation Army camp is to serve the total personality and needs of the camper; spiritual, educational, social and recreational through a creative, healthful experience, in co-operative group living in outdoor settings. Read the tips →

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