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Youth Summer Camps

Every summer, The Salvation Army sends dozens of youth to experience summer camp.  The Salvation Army offers a number of unique camping experiences for youth of all ages at our Hidden Falls Camp in Bedford, IN.  The 706-acre camp includes lodging, dining, miles of nature trails, an indoor swimming pool, fishing, a challenge course, paintball, archery, and much more.  Summer camps are an excellent time for youth to experience the outdoors, escape the distractions of home, and learn about God.

Experience the Outdoors

2024 Registration

Registration for the 2024 Summer Camp Season is currently available. Please call to make an appointment with our leadership to discuss summer camp options for your family!

 The Salvation Army charges only $25 (some scholarships are available). Which includes travel, the camp experience, meals, lodging, a $5 snack shop wristband, and transportation to and from camp.

Excited? Check out the 2024 camp list below!


2024 Camp Information

TEEN CAMP | June 10-14

Age Requirement: 13-17 Years old

This camp offers teens a variety of activities to experience summer camp, the outdoors as God’s creation, all while being presented with the Gospel story.  Campers will choose electives themselves when they are at camp.  

Registration deadline: May 21

Jr. Kids Camp | June 17-20

Age Requirement: 6-8 Years old

Junior Kids Camp is an introductory camp experience for young children, where campers will experience a variety of activities/classes that have to do with various aspects of camp and being outdoors. This camp will also have an evangelic focus while experiencing the outdoors as God’s creation. Campers do not choose electives for this camp; their cabin group will rotate between all the offered activities.  

Registration deadline: May 27

Kids Camp | June 24-28

Age Requirement: 9-12 Years old

Kids Camp is a basic camp experience where campers will participate in variety of activities/classes that have to do with various aspects of camp and being outdoors. This camp will also have an evangelic focus while experiencing the outdoors as God’s creation. Campers do not choose electives for this camp; their cabin group will rotate between all the offered activities.  

Registration deadline: June 3

Music Camp | July 1-6

Age Requirement: 9-17 Years Old

Music Camp is designed to help young students develop in their God-given gifts, preparing them with skills they can use to lead themselves and their corps/church in worship. We want every youth coming to camp leaving knowing who Jesus is. Please make sure that campers know that this is considered a “working” camp; music class participation is required daily. 

Registration deadline: June 10

STEAM+ Camp | July 11-16

Age Requirement: 9-14 Years Old

This camp is designed to engage campers who have a specific area of interest and want to take a week-long class. The classes will be in the areas of STEM, Art, and Sports. At the time of registration, campers must choose ONE class to participate in all week. Campers will learn alongside others close in age. Campers also will experience camp-specific activities and the gospel story is shared with all campers. 

Registration deadline: June 17

Discipleship Camp | July 15-19

Age Requirement: 7-17 Years Old

This camp is open to youth who are active in Salvation Army programs only; the purpose is to disciple our youth and help them grow spiritually, while still having the opportunity to take part in camp activities. These campers do not need to be current junior soldiers or corps cadets; we are offering classes for prospective members.  

Registration deadline: June 24

TSAO Camp (The Salvation Army Outdoors) | July 15-19

Age Requirement: 13-17 Years Old

TSAO stands for The Salvation Army Outdoors. At this camp, campers will experience life outdoors as they learn about outdoor survival, cooking over an outdoor fire, and sleeping in a tent outside! Other activities include hiking, ropes course, air rifles, swimming, fishing, as well as learning about God through nature and getting to hear the gospel story.  

Registration deadline: June 24

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