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.
The Salvation Army Operates More Than 400 After-School Programs Nationwide.
By offering after-school programs, summer school programs, free summer camps, and summer programs for high school students, we provide a safe place for children living in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods to learn, play, and connect. Perhaps most importantly, each extracurricular after-school program provides a supervised opportunity for children of all ages to broaden their interests, abilities, and aspirations.
How We Help Empower Youth
Community Center
Provides a place for many to play basketball and other activities. Future additions to this program are in the planning stages.
Youth Ministries
The Youth Ministries occur on Wednesdays for boys and girls ages 6-18. 
Music Instruction
Instruction on brass instruments, percussion, and more. Summer camp music conservatory with 4 weeks of instruction and ministry opportunities.
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.
Moonbeams
Boys and girls ages 4-K. In this group, the goal is to develop social and communication skills, artistic flair, giftedness, and to love God more in a balanced environment for learning, developing, and caring in an age-appropriate environment.
Sunbeams
Girls 1st grade - 5th grade. Focuses on helping girls learn about themselves and their world. They do this through programs centered around education, fellowship, service, and worship.
Girl Guards
Girls 6th - 12th grade. Focuses on helping girls develop their individuality and potential. They do this through the learning of Biblical truths and Christian values. Activities are designed to develop the physical, spiritual, and social skills of girls today.
Adventure Corps
Boys 6th - 12th grades may participate in this program as a Ranger while boys in grades 1st - 5th can participate as an Explorer. This exciting program offers boys the opportunity to learn skills and earn emblems similar to Boy Scouts with a Christian focus.
Junior Soldiers
Children ages 7 - 13 are offered a program geared to provide spiritual development to the young people in the Corps. Junior Soldiers learn about the Bible, The Salvation Army, and how to live a Christ-centered life.
Corps Cadets
Children in grades 7 - 12 can participate in an intensive five-year Bible Study. In addition to Bible Study, they learn the doctrines, beliefs, and history of The Salvation Army while growing in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Valdosta Corps Youth Services Information
Youth Services at Valdosta 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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