Youth Services
What empowering youth looks like
Greater Cincinnati Area Services Youth Services Information
After-School Programs
We bring children into an environment where the learning continues long after the bell rings. Our after-school programs give kids a safe place to play, do homework and pursue extracurricular goals. During a time where they could otherwise be at risk, we open our doors to kids for growth in literacy, sports, arts and music skills.
Northern Kentucky
1806 Scott Boulevard. Covington, KY 41014
859-261-0835
West Side Learning Center
3503 Warsaw Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45205
513-251-1451
Summer Camps
For many kids, summer camp is the first time they will see the world outside of their neighborhood. Each year, we enable thousands of children from low-income families to enjoy fresh air, exercise and new friendships through our annual summer camp programs. This camping experience is more than just a few days away from home. Here, children learn new skills and self-reliance. Trained counselors who understand their emotional needs and problems help them mature and grow. Camp activities include learning to swim, scouting, arts and crafts, music development and sports.
Sports, Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
Healthy minds and healthy hearts are vital for kids at every age. We provide safe activities that are either free or at a low cost to meet the needs of youth in each community. Contact your local Corps Community Center to see what they offer.
Dance, Art and Music
The arts are being cut from schools facing budget restraints or treated as an elective. We disagree.
Music, dance, and art are crucial for youth development and enrichment. Our diverse programs offer instrument training, painting, drama, dance, poetry, and more. Contact your local Corps Community Center to see what they offer.
Contact your local Corps Community Center to see what they offer.
Character-Building
Building character starts young and helps determine who a child will become in life. Our programs help develop a child's unique personality and individual strengths, based on biblical principles.
Girls can attend Moonbeams (preschool to Kindergarten), Sunbeams (first through fifth grades) and Girl Guards (sixth through 12th grades). Boys can attend Moonbeams (preschool to Kindergarten), Adventure Corps Explorers (first through fourth grades) and Rangers (fifth through eighth grades).
Contact your local Corps Community Center to see what they offer.
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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