Salvation Army Offers Summer Youth Programs Across the Division
As the Chicagoland, northern Illinois, and northwest Indiana areas continue to reopen, The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division remains committed to providing safe and quality programs for our neighbors – especially our youngest neighbors. Following the appropriate CDC guidelines to keep clients, volunteers, and staff safe, our corps community centers are offering the following Vacation Bible Schools and day camps this summer, whether virtually or in-person. If your kids are tired of sheltering in place, and you need a place to take them when you're at work, check out these fun and enriching options! (You can also download this list to print.)
Blue Island Corps Community Center
Virtual Vacation Bible School
July 20 - 24
Ages 4 & 5: 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages K - 5th grade: 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Register at salvationarmyblueisland.org
Chicago Harbor Light Corps Community Center
Summer Camp in a Box
Ages 6-12
July 6 - August 14
Weekly activity boxes to take home and enjoy, including science projects, arts & crafts, outdoor activities. Meals for children available for pick up every other day.
825 N. Christiana Ave., Chicago, Illinois
Call 312.667.2380 to register
Chicago Kroc Corps Community Center
Summer Camp
Discovery Camp, ages 6-10
Adventure Camp, ages 11-12
Kroc City, ages 13-16
July 20 - August 14
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., before and aftercare available for ages 6-12
1250 W. 119th St., Chicago, Illinois
Register at kroccenterchicago.org
Chicago Midway Citadel Community Center
Virtual Vacation Bible School
July 20 - 24
Ages 4 & 5: 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages K - 5th grade: 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Register at salarmymidway.org
Chicago Midwest Corps Community Center
Tutoring, Legos, and Gym Time
Ages 7-13
starting July 13
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (each 2-hour time slot limited to 4 children)
20 S. Campbell Ave., Chicago, Illinois
Call Mr. Jermaine at 847.340.1615 to register
Crystal Lake Corps Community Center
Virtual Vacation Bible School
July 20 - 24
Ages 4 & 5: 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages K - 5th grade: 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Register at salarmycl.org
Des Plaines Corps Community Center
Virtual Vacation Bible School
July 20 - 24
Ages 4 & 5: 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages K - 5th grade: 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Register at salarmydesplaines.org
Bible & Science STEM class
Ages 13-18
August 3-10
Monday - Friday
Call 847.981.9111 for more information or to register
East Chicago Corps Community Center
At-Home Vacation Bible School
Ages 3-12
July 5 - August 2
Bags with at-home activities available at 10:00 a.m. church service every Sunday
513 West Chicago Ave., East Chicago, Indiana
Call Lieutenant Leta Marin at 219.308.1575 to register
Gary-Merrillville Corps Community Center
Virtual Vacation Bible School
July 20 - 24
Ages 4 & 5: 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages K - 5th grade: 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Register at salarmygary.org
Outdoor Movie & Bonfire
All ages welcome
July 17, August 14, September 11
8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
4800 Harrison St., Gary, Indiana
Call 219.887.6588 for more info
No RSVP needed
Oakbrook Terrace Corps Community Center
Summer Camp
Ages 4-13
Jun 22 - July 31 (no camp July 3)
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., plus before and aftercare available
1 S 415 Summit Ave., Villa Park, Illinois
Register at sabot.org
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