Youth Services
Norfolk, NE: Corps Community Center Youth Services Information
The Salvation Army of Norfolk helps empower youth through:
Summer Day Camp
- Summer Day Camp program summary: Day camps offer an appealing array of physical activities that help kids stay active while exploring God's world, along with educational activities that keep their minds engaged.
After-School Program
- After-School Program summary: Across America, 1 out of 5 kids is alone and unsupervised from 3 to 6 p.m. Our after-school programs keep youth engaged by providing a safe place to socialize and gain help with homework and reading. Youth in kindergarten through 6th grade get tutoring and homework help, participate in arts and crafts and other activities, and enjoy dinner together. At the same time, parents can rest easy at work, knowing their children are safe and well cared for after school is dismissed.
- After-School Program pricing: $25 per week per child and $10 per week for transportation ($35 total per week per child)
- After-School Program schedule: August 17, 2026 - May 18, 2027, Monday - Friday, meal included
- REGISTRATION OPEN:
- How to Register for After-School Program:
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- Please print, fill out, and return to Youth Program Manager
- Or email the application to Denise.Olsen@usc.salvationarmy.org
- Please call 402-347-8626 to schedule a tour or for questions.
- Please print, fill out, and return to Youth Program Manager
Junior Soldiers and Corps Cadets
- Junior Soldiers program summary: The aim of the Junior Soldier program is to ensure that children involved in The Salvation Army have personally received Jesus Christ as their Savior and are discipled in biblical truths, life applications, and Salvation Army principles and practices. Junior Soldiers are the youngest members of The Salvation Army.
- Corps Cadets program summary: Pre-teen and teens who are enrolled as Junior Soldiers are also invited to participate in Corps Cadets, a training program and discipleship course focusing on spiritual growth, leadership development, growing their knowledge of Salvation Army history and evangelism training.
Summer Overnight Camps
- Summer Overnight Camps population served: Kids and teens in first through 12th grade are offered the opportunity to enroll in overnight camps each summer at Western Plains Camp near South Sioux City, Nebraska.
- Summer Overnight Camps program summary: Themed weeks like Music Camp, Teen Camp and Outdoor Camp as well as daily camp activities allow kids to experience nature, connect with others, and learn social and leadership skills.
Program Schedule
Timezone: -06:00 USA Central Time (DST)
Location: Norfolk, NE: Corps Community Center
Day camps offer an appealing array of physical activities that help kids stay active while exploring God's world, along with educational activities that keep their minds engaged.
Timezone: -06:00 USA Central Time (DST)
Location: Norfolk, NE: Corps Community Center
Across America, 1 out of 5 kids is alone and unsupervised from 3 to 6 p.m. Our after-school programs keep youth engaged by providing a safe place to socialize and gain help with homework and reading. Youth in kindergarten through 6th grade get tutoring and homework help, participate in arts and crafts and other activities, and enjoy dinner together. At the same time, parents can rest easy at work, knowing their children are safe and well cared for after school is dismissed.
After-School Program pricing: $25 per week per child and $10 per week for transportation ($35 total per week per child)
After-School Program schedule: August 17, 2026 - May 18, 2027, Monday - Friday, meal included
REGISTRATION OPEN:
After-School Application (SPANISH)
How to Register for After-School Program:
Please print, fill out, and return to Youth Program Manager
Or email the application to Denise.Olsen@usc.salvationarmy.org
Please call 402-347-8626 to schedule a tour or for questions.
Timezone: -06:00 USA Central Time (DST)
Location: Norfolk, NE: Corps Community Center
Kids and teens in first through 12th grade are offered the opportunity to enroll in overnight camps each summer at Western Plains Camp near South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Themed weeks like Music Camp, Teen Camp and Outdoor Camp as well as daily camp activities allow kids to experience nature, connect with others, and learn social and leadership skills.
Access to Opportunities Can Make All the Difference
Hundreds of kids in Norfolk are living in poverty, which means they often don't have access to the same educational and social opportunities of their peers.
Our goal is to close the gap for low-income students by offering enriching experiences they might not otherwise get. That's why we offer character building classes and arts and music programs that connect kids with positive adult role models and provide them with enriching experiences and spiritual development.
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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