Youth Services
Flint Citadel Corps Youth Services Information
How we empower youth
Ministry to children and youth is a high priority for The Salvation Army. Because we want every child to reach his/her full potential, we offer a wide range of activities to help them grow to be all God has designed them to be.
Our youth program coordinator/pastor, Shawna, and her team of volunteers help to create an environment where all children who participate can find love, support, care, and a place to learn.
Character Building Programs
We offer Character Building programs for grades Pre-K through 12 on Wednesday evenings, September through May.
Children earn emblems through activities ranging from practical living (e.g., how to set a table, hygiene, and parenting), to building skills (e.g., music, woodworking, and first aid), to growing spiritually (e.g., Bible, prayer, and church), to having fun (e.g., camping, field trips, and planning parties).
Youth Band + Music Lessons
The history of the Flint Citadel Band runs parallel with the history of the City of Flint. The Salvation Army began its work in Flint on July 26, 1893. The Band is now a family affair, with six pairs of spouses, and ten men and women with sons or daughters who also play in the band. All personnel of this band are active members of The Salvation Army Church, located in Downtown Flint, Michigan. While the personnel of the band during the early years came as a result of immigration from other countries, the majority of the current members are products of the Youth Band program at The Salvation Army.
Today, the Youth Band thrives, giving children an opportunity to build their musical abilities with weekly lessons for their choice of brass instruments, along with piano, guitar, drums & vocal lessons.
Day Camp
Our day camp program runs mid-June through mid-August.
A wide variety of activities are planned to give the kids a growing and learning experience in a fun, caring, and safe environment. Swimming, field trips, gym time, reading time, and crafts are a few of the activities the children enjoy throughout the summer.
Overnight Camp
The Salvation Army Echo Grove Camp is located in Leonard and offers a wide range of camping experiences for youth. For a list of specific camps and dates, please click here: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/echogrove/overnight-opportunities
Still have questions? We have answers. Reach out to our Youth Pastor, Shawna, at 810.232.0617, ext. 3205
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
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