Youth Services
Pottsville Corps Youth Services Information
Youth Services at Pottsville Corps
The Salvation Army Pottsville is committed to empowering young people and providing them with opportunities to thrive. We offer a variety of activities and services designed to inspire, educate, and support kids. Our dedicated staff are committed to creating a safe and positive environment where kids can learn, grow, and develop important life skills.
How You Can Help
Support our youth for years to come with a monetary donation. Your gift helps sustain our programs throughout the year so we can continue providing essential services to children in need.
Program Schedule
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Pottsville Corps
This program is open to any student from ages 5yrs to 12yrs or in grades K to 8th grade. During this program, students will be able to receive homework help if needed. Bible Lessons are included in the weekly programming; students will also be able to participate in a game or a craft depending on the lesson and time available.
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Pottsville Corps
Ignite is a youth group for students 11yrs to 18yrs. All teens are welcome! Ignite seeks to link the Bible to real life and applications for everyday life. Special themes and lessons will take place throughout the school year. There will be special events like Youth Camp and fun nights as well. We hope to see you there!
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Pottsville Corps
Our Worship Arts program is for students 5yrs to 18yrs. Students signed up for this program will have an opportunity to perform various performing arts during normal Holiness Meetings. Students must commit to weekly attendance.
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Pottsville Corps
If dinner is served, Scout Troops meet at 5:50. Moonbeams are for boys and girls Pre-K to K, Sunbeams are for any girl from 1st to 5th grade, Adventure Corps is open to any boy in 1st to 8th grade, and Girl Guards is open to any girl from 6th to 12th grade. During this program, children will have an opportunity to earn badges, learn life skills, and make new friends and to spend time with old friends from school and other programs. Dinner is served.
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Pottsville Corps
Every summer, The Salvation Army in Pottsville holds a 7 week long Day Camp for students 5yrs to 12yrs. At this point there is a limited number of spots available and students must be signed up in order to attend. Start and End dates for Day Camp vary from year to year. Helpers need to be 13yrs or older. Transportation is available upon request.
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Pottsville Corps
Link: https://ladore.org/
Camp Ladore is a week long overnight camp run by The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters. We are able to send children from our Corps with transportation provided. Camp Ladore offers a variety of camps; available to us are: Corps Community Camp, Music Camp, Teen Arts Camp and Wilderness Camp. Dates of the camp vary; price per child is $50; scholarships may be available. Keep an eye out for Camp Ladore information.
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Pottsville Corps
Our Vacation Bible School program is one week long; typically held in the evening for children 5yrs to 12yrs. Dates for VBS vary from year to year, and all children are welcome. Transportation is available upon request. Helpers need to be 13yrs and older. Adult volunteers need to be PA-153 compliant.
Supporting kids beyond the classroom
After-school programs provide safe and structured environments for kids, giving them a space to play and learn with their peers before heading home.
From music and arts to worship services, our programs are designed to empower kids to unlock their full potential.
Stats
1 in 5
children are left alone to take care of themselves after the school day ends.
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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