This year, Salvation Army’s Scotian Glen camp was unable to open due to COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped the team from finding creative ways to bring the fun of camp to families at home. One in particular has quickly become a favourite, and that’s Camp-in-a-Box. “It’s a box filled with fun”, says Major Carson Decker,  […]

Spring Cleaning, Making Way for Campers

Posted on 3rd June 2019, by Maritime
During a few rainy days in a very rainy May, a group of men from The Salvation Army’s Anchorage Recovery Program travelled to the Scotian Glen camp in Thorburn, NS to prepare the camp for the summer season.  Program supervisor, Paul Surette worked alongside seven guys to fill potholes in the road to camp, clear  […]

Fresh air and fresh starts

Posted on 24th October 2017, by Maritime
Fresh air and fresh starts
On an unseasonably warm October day, five men and two program supervisors from The Salvation Army Anchorage Addictions Program arrived in Thorburn, Nova Scotia, to help close Scotian Glen Camp for the season. Upon arrival the group was met with clear skies, fresh ocean air, and vibrant autumn leaves. It was a perfect setting for the group to connect under  […]

A journey into community immersion

Posted on 6th October 2017, by Maritime
After moving to Nova Scotia six years ago, Blessing felt a bit lonely and home sick for her family in Nigeria, but The Salvation Army in Dartmouth quickly filled this gap for her by making her feel welcome and helping her meet new friends. “When I first went to The Salvation Army, I used the food bank,  […]

Scotian Glen Camp opens its doors for another season

Posted on 16th July 2015, by Maritime
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  […]

Raising a camper – a counsellor’s story

Posted on 15th August 2014, by Maritime
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  […]

A day at Scotian Glen Camp

Posted on 17th July 2014, by Maritime
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  […]
Camping season is in full swing at Scotian Glen, The Salvation Army’s summer camp in the Maritimes. Children are once again enjoying a week away from home with all of the traditional camping staples, like swimming, crafts and campfires. On Wednesday, representatives from The Salvation Army Thrift Stores in the Maritimes visited Scotian Glen to  […]