The lives of many more children from across the Maritimes will be enriched by the generosity of local communities who supported The Salvation Army Thrift Store’s 2017 Send a Kid to Camp campaign. Representatives from the National Recycling Operations (NRO) recently presented a cheque for over $25,000 to The Salvation Army’s Scotian Glen Camp Director.  […]

Just over eight years ago after retiring from occupational therapy, Sheila was looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities that would be inclusive and accessible to all. With a passion for sewing, strong organizational skills and a background in adult education, Sheila decided to pitch the idea of creating a Sewing Club to The Salvation Army. “The  […]

Although school doors have slammed shut, the doors at The Salvation Army’s Scotian Glen Camp are wide open, as nearly 600 children from all over the Maritimes have a summer camp experience that they will never forget. Scotian Glen Camp is available to children from low-income households. Children spend their days playing sports, swimming, making  […]

The cafeteria was full of campers and counsellors enjoying their meal as representatives from The Salvation Army Thrift Stores in the Maritimes presented a cheque for almost $16,000 to help send children to camp.  “We are so glad to be able to present this cheque to Scotian Glen Camp today.  We want them to be able  […]

Scotian Glen Camp is available to low-income families at no charge. This summer the camp will host approximately 600 children aged 7-12 from around the Maritimes. This week, 100 children from Halifax are busy having fun and playing in the sun. During game time, they lined up to take a turn gliding down the giant slip and slide on  […]

Last weekend, over 100 young people stormed the grounds of Scotian Glen Camp in Thorburn, NS, for their annual Youth Together retreat weekend. The weekend was full of fun and fellowship as youth participated in activities, break-out sessions and worship. “Re-connecting and sharing with each other is a large part of Youth Together,” comments Captain  […]

For many, the camp experience is one of the best times of childhood. The days are filled with outdoor activities, crafts, swimming, campfires and good food. But who is it that makes these fun-filled days possible? Who teaches them soccer-baseball, drama and painting? Who bandages a scraped knee, consoles them when they’re homesick and lends  […]

The idea of a summer vacation – a week spent away from the hustle and bustle of it all – can be a distant fantasy for families in need, even more so if they are mothers of young children. Among the various camps offered by The Salvation Army, Moms & Tots Camp is unique. It  […]

Scotian Glen Camp hosted children from the Halifax area last week, as 94 children aged 7-12 were busy having fun in the sun. Though the weather was warm, that didn’t seem to slow the campers down one bit. During pool time, they lined up to grab noodles and pool toys, or take a ride down  […]

It has happened every summer for the past 60 years. School doors slam shut, and the doors at The Salvation Army’s Scotian Glen Camp swing open, hosting nearly 500 children from all over the Maritimes for a summer camp experience they will never forget. Throughout July, children aged 7-12 attend holiday camp, a week-long experience  […]