Nine-year-old Taylor wants to be an actor when she grows up and being at camp is giving her a chance to check out the spotlight. Read the full story

For over 50 years children have been coming to Pine Lake Camp in the Alberta & Northern Territories Division where they have learnt about the extreme makeover God can do in their lives.

This year the camp facilities also received an Extreme Makeover. On August 8, 2009 Commissioners William & Marilyn Francis opened & dedicated four new ‘state of the art’ camper accommodations. In addition to sleeping accommodations for 32 campers and program space in each, they also include a tornado shelter. The camp is located in what is known as tornado alley and each year there are several tornados that touch down in the area so when the new facilities were being designed it was determined that these should be as safe as possible.

For several years campers have been “making do” with temporary accommodations in tents, bunk houses made out of the craft hut and portable washrooms so it was exciting to see the smiles on the faces of campers and faculty as they arrived for the annual Music Camp.

The Music Camp Faculty Band and campers were all dressed in lime green t-shirts with the theme for the week “Extreme Makeover – Camp Edition”. In addition to the official ribbon cutting for the camper accommodations Majors Fred & Wendy Waters were installed at the new Divisional Leaders for the Alberta & Northern Territories by the Territorial Commander.

On Sunday, August 9th, Commissioners Francis joined with the Music Camp for their worship service where the Commissioner William Francis challenged all those present as spoke on the text “For in him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28a). During this service the Divisional Commander, Major Fred Waters installed several new members of the divisional team – Captain Bram Pearce, Divisional Youth Secretary, Major Sandra Stokes, Area Commander and Captain Pam Goodyear, Divisional Secretary for Public Relations & Development.

We rejoice for what God has done and has yet to do at Pine Lake Camp.

Josh climbs the rugged granite rock face with the greatest of ease, effortlessly making his way to the top of the cliff. Read the full story

For over 50 years, the Pine Lake Camp has been catering to kids and families in need.

On August 8th, new camper accommodations are being revealed as well as special upgrades, with sturdy tornado shelters in case bad weather strikes. Read full story…

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Through the generosity of thrift store customers, 10 kids in Atlantic Canada will have an opportunity to attend Salvation Army holiday camps this season. For many, this will be the only vacation they will have. In 2008, 5,000 children went to Salvation Army camps.

With more than 200 nationally and locally operated thrift stores from coast to coast The Salvation Army operates one of Canada’s largest national clothing recycling operations. The Salvation Army National Recycling Operations exists to generate funds to support Salvation Army programs by efficiently and ethically recycling and selling donated clothing and other goods.

“A lot of kids have nowhere to go when school lets out for summer,” says Florence Quan, family foundations co-ordinator for The Salvation Army Multicultural Family Centre in St. Vital, Manitoba. Read the full story

It’s more than summer day care. Blastin’ Brass day camp introduces kids from all walks of life to brass banding. This two-week innovative camp experience, offered by The Salvation Army in London, Ontario, fosters children’s creative, emotional and social growth Read the full story

Imagine having a chance to learn how to swim. Imagine getting instruction on how to paddle a canoe. Imagine learning the techniques of rock climbing. Adrenalin, fear and fun in a safe and loving environment adds up to summer camp. Read the full story

“When my husband of two years left welts on my neck from choking me in a fit of rage, I knew I had to escape the marriage to protect myself, newborn son and toddler daughter,” says Cathy Read the full story