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Give a Child the Summer They Deserve

Just one week can change a life forever. Will you be the one who makes it happen?

Send a Child to Camp

Why Summer Camp Matters

Summer at camp is not just about canoes and cabins, it's about being seen, safe, and loved. And it all starts with you. 

For many children in tough circumstances, summer isn't a break, it's a burden. But when a child steps off the bus at a Salvation Army camp, that burden lifts.

In that one week, they laugh. They make friends who understand them. They sleep safely. They eat three meals without worry. It's at camp where children are surrounded by voices reminding them:

“You matter. You belong. God loves you.”


“I signed up myself.”

Brooklynn, age 14, didn't wait for anyone else. Living in foster care, she saw a flyer for The Salvation Army’s camp and took the chance. What she found was not just fun, but healing.

She reconnected with a classmate she once fought with. She stayed a second week. She started meeting with a Salvation Army Staff member back home, and got her first Bible-with it she discovered more than faith, she discovered structure, purpose, and the joy of serving others.

Today, she's dreaming of photography, journalism, or justice. Futures that might grow from college, vocational training, or hands-on experience.

And it all started with a week at camp. A week someone just like you gave her.

Brooklynn (far left in photo)

 

This Summer, Another Child is Waiting

Across our territory, kids are packing imaginary bags, hoping someone says yes.
They're not asking for much. Just one week. One safe place. One chance to be a kid.
Will you be the one who gives it?

What Your Gift Makes Possible

Safe cabins and warm beds
Hot meals and shared laughter
Mentorship, faith, and healing
A week without fear
A lifetime of memories

 

Campers Testimonials

“I found myself.”

“My God. My dearest friends. My mentors. My passion. Myself.”
— Dawn Crowell Windham, reflecting on her Salvation Army camp experience

“I found my calling.”

“My calling and a place to belong. Camp is my happy place.”
— Major Charlotte Hall

“I found hope, trust, love.”

“Hope, trust, love, a call to work with children and endless love of Christ.”
— Georice Thomas

“I found adults who love Jesus.”

“I found adults who love Jesus and dedicate their lives to helping the young people who attend from an array of backgrounds. No other place on earth like your camps.”
— Gerald Horman

 

How You Can Help Today

A gift of $150 goes a long way toward sending a child to camp. But any gift, large or small, opens the door.

Send a Child to Camp Now

Or join a special group of kind-hearted monthly donors making summer possible:

$10/month | Helps more children attend camp

$25/month | Makes a lasting difference for one child 

$50/month | Join the One Week Club and sponsor one Camper every summer 

Become a Monthly Giver

 

Thank You for Your Kindness

This summer will shape a child's life. And it will be because of you.

Because you saw the need. You felt the tug. And you said yes.

 

FAQ

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes! You'll receive a confirmation email with your receipt immediately.

Can I sponsor more than one child?

Absolutely. Every dollar you give helps open the camp gates to more children, creating more moments of safety, friendship, and joy.

What if I can't give $150?

No problem. Every gift counts - $25 covers meals for a day, $50 helps with transportation.

 

See Summer in Action

Gallery of camper photos:

 

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