How Summer Camp Helped One Shy Student

Posted on 1st August 2019, by SalvationArmy.ca
Micaela holds camper
On the surface, Salvation Army camps are a place for children to learn new things such as archery, canoeing and high ropes. However, a closer look shows children becoming self-sufficient and confident, learning teamwork and developing leadership skills. Micaela’s first summer camp experience was at age six. “I was afraid and very shy when I  […]

How Summer Camp Encourages Vulnerable Children

Posted on 2nd July 2019, by SalvationArmy.ca
Camp counsellors Brandon (left) with brother Nathan (right)
When cabin leader, Brandon, welcomed smiling children at The Salvation Army’s Jacksons Point summer camp in Ontario, little did he realize that behind the eagerness and mischief were youth impacted by poverty―confused, frustrated and anxious. “To watch the children go from excitement to hearing about their struggles was shocking to me,” says Brandon. “As a  […]

A Unique March Break Camp for Children in Poverty

Posted on 11th March 2019, by SalvationArmy.ca
Children gather outdoors at March Break Camp
Regent Park, located in downtown Toronto, is recognized as having the highest concentration of child poverty in Toronto’s north-west. To give the children a boost and help them escape the pressures of home, The Salvation Army’s March break camp provides them with a weekend away and activity-filled days in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.  […]

Sixty Years of Ministry at Pine Lake Camp

Posted on 23rd September 2018, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army personnel celebrate 60 years at pine lake camp
The Salvation Army’s Pine Lake Camp celebrated its 60th anniversary in August, 2018. To mark the occasion, the summer camp, located near Red Deer, Alta., was open to the public with many current and former officers/pastors, camp staff and campers from Pine Lake’s 60-year history attending the festivities. During the celebration, guests were treated to  […]

March Break Camps are More than Memories

Posted on 12th March 2018, by SalvationArmy.ca
Young female participant enjoys snacks at March break camp
March break is the perfect time for children to escape the pressures of school and life and enjoy a change of pace. This week, across Canada, many Salvation Army centres are hosting March break camps, where children can enjoy activity-filled days in a safe, inclusive environment. “Kids benefit a lot from attending camp,” says Courtney  […]