Youth Services
Kids Deserve Compassion
We equip youth for today and empower them for life.
Youth Services
Youth of all ages come through our doors. Some want to learn a new skill after school rather than go home to an empty house. Some need an adequate dinner or help with homework. Others just want to have a conversation with someone who is willing to lend an ear. No matter the need – educational, physical, emotional or spiritual – we see each child’s potential in life and help them see hope for a bright future through our youth services.
How We Help Empower Youth
After School Program
Our after-school program utilizes certified school teachers who provide tutoring to the children based on each child's specific needs.
Character Building Programs
Character building starts young and helps determine who a child will become in life. The Salvation Army of Griffin also teaches Salvation Army character building, a Christian-based program similar to scouting. All of these programs develop a youth’s unique individuality and personal strengths, based on Biblical principles. 
Music & Arts
The Salvation Army Has a wonderful musical heritage and this is reflected in vibrant music and arts programs across Georgia. The Salvation Army of Griffin provides music (brass, percussion, keyboards, and guitar) and drama instruction.
Camp Grandview
Located at the foot of Sharptop Mountain in scenic Jasper, Georgia, The Salvation Army’s Camp Grandview is a traditional summer camp program providing the rich experience of camping in the context of a Christian community. 
Hundreds of boys and girls, ages 7 to 16 come to Camp Grandview each summer, most in one week increments, to play together, learn from each other, and grow in their relationships with Christ and others. Campers live in cabins with kids in their same school grade and participate in a broad range of camp activities, from athletics to arts and everything in between.
Camp Grandview seeks to nurture physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually under the guidance and direction of college-age counselors who have been selected on the basis of their ability to lead, love, guide, and care for campers.
Griffin Corps Youth Services Information
Youth Services at Griffin Corps
The Salvation Army is committed to empowering young people and providing them with opportunities to thrive. Our local youth programs offer a variety of activities and services designed to inspire, educate, and support young people.
We understand the challenges and opportunities facing young people in our community today. Our dedicated local staff and volunteers are committed to creating a safe and positive environment where young people can learn, grow, and develop important life skills. Through mentoring, tutoring, summer camp, music programs, and recreational activities, we strive to help young people in our area reach their full potential.
How You Can Help:
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Volunteer: Share your time and talents to mentor young people.
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Donate: Support our programs and help us provide essential services.
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Spread the Word: Share our mission and encourage others to get involved.
By working together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community.
The Salvation Army Is Here to Help More Kids Learn More Things
After-school programs have been proven to foster social and academic development as programs provide safe and structured environments for kids during after-school hours, oftentimes filling the space between the end of the school day and when parents return from work.
We know that every parent wants the best for their child’s future. Sometimes, in a world filled with distractions and challenges, finding the right support system can make all the difference. From homework assistance and tutoring to encouraging higher grades and boosting motivation to team-building activities and cooperative learning experiences that help develop essential social skills, our programs are designed to empower kids to unlock their potential and thrive.
Stats
1,490,912
children attended youth programs at a Salvation Army last year
1 in 5
children are left alone to take care of themselves after the school day ends.
83,034
children and adults attended a Salvation Army camp last summer, where we served nearly 900,000 meals
Help build a safe space for a kid to grow, learn, and build lifelong skills.
Donate today to provide essential youth services in your community, empowering the next generation and creating opportunities for education, mentorship, and personal growth to help them reach their full potential.
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