How we help empower youth

YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM 

We have a co-ed Youth Basketball League available for elementary school children each year. It is one of the most popular activities that takes place in our Community Center.

The league’s primary objective is to teach kids fundamental skills, good sportsmanship, and an attitude to always do their best. Small teams give the opportunity to learn these skills through half-court drills and full-court games. Team practices allow teaching time throughout the season without game time pressures.

Registration takes place in December. The season begins in January and runs through March.

Click here for the program registration form and here for the coach substitution chart.

SUMMER DAY CAMP

Our Summer Day Camp is offered every year for 10 weeks during the summer months. This program is for children in our community who are in 1^st through 5^th grade. Recreational and fun activities are planned all summer long both at The Salvation Army and off site. Our campers also visit Echo Grove each summer.

CHARACTER BUILDING

Our Character Building youth programs challenge and nurture boys and girls by teaching them to express their value and ambitions toward spiritual, mental, physical and social well-being, and helps them understand their potential as individuals. Our character building groups are held on Thursday nights.

SUNBEAMS
Sunbeams are for girls, 1st - 5th grades. The Sunbeam program focuses on helping girls learn about themselves and their world. They do this through programs centered around education, fellowship and worship.
Sunbeam pledge: I promise that I will try to love God, to be obedient, to be loving and kind to all and to be true to the Sunbeam Motto: "Do right!

EXPLORERS
Explorers are for boys 1st - 5th grade. The Explorer program focuses on working with others, providing service within the community, learning about other cultures, meeting new people, and
building friendships. 
Explorers Pledge: I promise to explore God's Word and God's world to find ways to serve Him and help others; to develop and guard good habits so that I will grow as God desires; and to adventure into the world with the "good news" of Jesus Christ.
Explorer Motto: "Adventure With Christ"

GIRL GUARDS
Girls Guards are for middle and high school girls. The Girl Guards program is focused on addressing their spiritual, physical, mental and social needs. Skill-development, personal growth and community service opportunities expand as girls learn to work together and independently in various environments. They are also encouraged to think seriously about career and life-style choices as they move into adulthood, based on what they've learned as a Girl Guard.
Girl Guard Aim: I understand that as a Girl Guard I will grow spiritually by increasing my knowledge of God through Bible study and prayer. I will grow mentally by being honest in my thoughts and actions and by developing the mind and talent God has given me. I will grow physically by protecting myself from all harmful substances and habits by developing a healthy body. I will grow socially by being respectful, friendly, of service to others and loyal to my country.

RANGERS
Rangers are for boy's 6th - 12th grade. The Ranger program focuses on working with others, providing service within the community, learning about other cultures, meeting new people, and building friendships.

MUSIC PROGRAMS

We offer weekly vocal and instrumental programs for both youth and adults. Each group has the opportunity to perform throughout the year as a way to expand their skills and knowledge of music.