After-School and Summer Day Camp Programs

The Salvation Army Community Center offers two great seasonal programs for school-aged children, ages 5 through 13. While your children are enrolled in our programs, they will have many great learning opportunities in a Christian environment while having fun as they interact with friends, mentors, our qualified staff, and the pastoral team.

We will also provide a structured and positive environment, keeping them active and safe while giving them the opportunity to learn about building relationships and the world around them.

In both programs, we have field trips, nutritious meals, arts and crafts activities, supervised playtime both inside and outside, and programming focused on Christian values supporting our agency mission statement.

The Salvation Army’s After-School Childcare program

The Sal will be available to help families with childcare needs after school. We will be open from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. We pick up from the following schools: York, Bissett, Weaver, Willard South, Willard Orchard Hills, and Willard Intermediate South.

Program includes:

• Dinner is served daily from 4-5 p.m.
• Fun activities, games, and crafts, and field trips occasionally
• Schoolwork and homework assistance 
• State childcare subsidy accepted and scholarships available
• All participants receive quality care from trained staff in a structured and safe environment with low student-to-teacher ratios.

Fees:

$50 per child per week for other schools who will attend after-school ONLY
$20 per child per full day rate for single days out of school (Snow Days, holidays, teacher work days)

COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM TO ENROLL YOUR CHILD TODAY!

The Salvation Army’s Summer Day Camp

Available for children in grades 1st through 7th grade in Fall 2025

Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. during the summer vacation months (May 27-Aug. 14, 2025)

• Arts and crafts
• Weekly field trips to area attractions
• Swimming each week – weather permitting
• Outdoor activities and sports
• State child care subsidy accepted and scholarships available
• All activities and field trips, as well as breakfast, lunch & afternoon snacks, are included in the camp fee.

Registration is currently closed. Come back soon for more information!

The Salvation Army’s Counselor Intern Program

2026 dates coming soon! Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Open to Teens ages 14-18.

• Ideal Counselor Interns must possess a sincere desire to work with and help children.
• They must show a willingness to learn leadership skills, possess a solid work ethic, and strive to be a positive role model.
• Counselor Interns volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per week and coordinate their schedule with the Community Center Director.
• Counselor Interns may also use this volunteer opportunity for school requirements.
• Counselor Interns who successfully complete 250 hours during the summer months can apply to receive a $200 stipend at the end of the summer!

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025 Counselor Internship for The Sal Summer Day Camp. Check back soon!

For more information about the above programs, please contact Kelly Thomas, Community Center Director at (417) 862-5509 ext. 113 or email kelly.thomas@usc.salvationarmy.org.

Camp Mihaska

The Salvation Army offers a variety of overnight summer camps at our beautiful Camp Mihaska, located in Bourbon, MO! Camp Mihaska enrollment is available for current participants in our church or corps programs.

Please contact Kelly Thomas, Community Center Director at (417) 862-5509 ext. 113 or email kelly.thomas@usc.salvationarmy.org.