Youth Services
Jackson, MI Corps Youth Services Information
Youth Services at Jackson, MI Corps
31% of Jackson kids live in poverty
Every child in Jackson matters. The year-round, affordable programming we offer to disadvantaged youth helps to ensure that no child is left behind and every child is allowed to succeed!
What I love most about S.T.A.R.S....
"What I like most about S.T.A.R.S. is that people help me, and they've been kind to me."
S.T.A.R.S. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Students Together Achieve Remarkable Success (S.T.A.R.S) After School Program
CALLING ALL STARS! The Salvation Army after-school program is coming! We will start on Monday, September 13th, 2021. Please consider The Salvation Army if you are looking for a safe and structured quality after-school program. We offer homework assistance, gym games, crafts, meals & lots more. We are now better equipped to serve your students' virtual needs with our new Computer Lab! Registration will start on August 25, 2026, in our gymnasium. Free backpacks will be given with each on-site registration. Applications are available below or at your local Salvation Army. Hurry in-Space is limited.
Operation Connect Summer Day Camp
Our Operation Connect Summer Day Camp 2025 was a success! We are looking forward to what 2026 has to hold. We hope to see you soon!
Contact Information
For more information about all of our youth programming, reach out to Ms. Hope Culver, our Youth Development Coordinator at 517-782-7185 x 119 or hope.culver@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Children must be between the ages of 5 and 14 to be eligible for the S.T.A.R.S. After-School Program
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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