Youth Services
Offering mentorship, after-school programs, summer camps, and other services to young people.
Central Ohio Area Services Youth Services Information
After-School Program Offers
- Student assessments and individualized plans
- Holistic and Whole Child approach to hands-on and interactive learning
- Homework help
- Individualized and small-group student instruction
- Academic enrichment in math and reading.
- Social development activities
- Physical Education Activities
- Nutritious Dinner provided by Children’s Hunger Alliance
- A safe and nurturing environment Monday to Friday, 3:30 to 6 p.m.
To enroll your first through fifth-grade child in one of our Learning Center Programs, please contact our Social Ministries Coordinator, Jordan Yost at 614.437.2151.
- Hilltop Learning Center - Located at the Hilltop Worship & Community Center, 2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43204
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, services are provided at no cost.
The Salvation Army offers various music & arts programs free of charge at each of our five Worship & Community Centers in Central Ohio. Our music ministries can teach young people how to read music, sing, and play various instruments, while emphasizing the importance of God's love and learning. Each location offers different programs at different dates and times. Please contact the location closest to you to register your child.
The Salvation Army offers many different character building programs for children in kindergarten through high school. Please contact your local Salvation Army for details regarding their specific programs or to register.
Summer Day Camp Program Offers:
- Academic enrichment in math and reading
- Social development activities
- Physical wellness
- Service Learning Project
- Blend of Educational and Fun Field Trips such as COSI, Young’s Dairy, National Veterans’ Museum, Veteran’s Spray and Play Park and Columbus Zoo
- Impactful learning experiences with community partners such as Columbus Police Department, Starfish Assignment, and My Special Word
- Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch and Snack
- A safe and nurturing environment for students Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:00pm
Summer Day Camp Locations:
- Hilltop Area - Hilltop Worship & Community Center - 2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43204 - 614.437.2151
To enroll your first through fifth-grade child in one of our Learning Center Programs, please contact our Lead Program Assistants, Angie McGee at 614.369.2865 or Miriam Kesling at 614.506.0273. If you are unable to reach either, please contact our education office at 614.437.2151.
The Salvation Army sends local children to Camp SWONEKY which is located on a 200-acre site in Oregonia, OH just off of I-71 at exit 36. It is approximately 35 miles north of Cincinnati, 40 miles south of Dayton, and 70 miles southwest of Columbus. Camp SWONEKY offers swimming, boating, fishing, crafts, a 9 hole disc golf course, a nature center, a horse corral, hiking trails, music, crafts, basketball/volleyball courts, and baseball/softball fields, a campfire amphitheater, and Bible studies; with a focus on faith, fun, family, and friendship.
Each year, Camp SWONEKY serves thousands of campers ages 7 to 12; each camp week runs 7 days.
For more information about Camp SWONEKY please visit their website.
To enroll for a week of camp, contact your local Salvation Army for registration information. Registration usually begins in March.
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 after-school programs are designed to empower kids to unlock their potential and thrive.
Stats
1,394,526
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
466,817
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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