SUMMER DAY CAMP 2025

Day Camps for Ages 5–12

MONDAY–FRIDAY, 8:30AM–4PM
$50 per week | $25/week for additional siblings

Campers will spend the day participating in activities related to the week's theme. The mornings and afternoons will be packed with all of the diverse and fun activities the Red Shield has to offer, including sports, arts and crafts, hands on materials, STEM, creative play, music and much more. 

Throughout the day, campers will be separated into small groups and rotate through activities based on the theme of the week. This allows differentiation for our younger campers, and extra challenge for our older kids. During free time, meals and whole group games all campers join together for all age play.

Every week we also have Water Day, where we create our own water wonderland on the field. This includes waterslides, messy art, sensory play, sprinklers, water balloons and field games. We will also have special guests come and join us to lead activities or share about what they do, in the past this has included Heartland Fire Brigade, Critter Encounters, Search and Rescue Dogs, Kids Fitness and cooking classes. Stay tuned for the 2025 specials! 

The days are long, so rest time is incorporated for all ages. After lunch play we take half an hour to read, drink lots of water, listen to audiobooks, play card games or take a nap! This essential part of our camp schedule and makes sure that our kids have plenty of energy to enjoy the whole day! 

Formal activities run from 9am-3pm, with free play at the start and end of the day during check-in and check-out. 

Lunch and daily snacks are included.

What the kids say:

• "Water Day on Wednesday is the BEST! My favorite is when we played with the foam and dinosaurs!" (Age 5)
• "I want to be a chef when I grow up. I liked the cooking activities, and learned that I like hummus" (Age 8)
• "The gym is my favorite place. We get to play basketball and dodgeball in the air conditioning" (Age 11)
• "I got to dance with a ribbon in chapel. I like songs" (Age 5)
• "We get to paint a lot, and build, and do challenges. The songs in chapel are really fun" (Age 9)
• "In my group we made new friends. I like getting to sit with my big brother at lunch time and playing with him too" (Age 7)
• "My high point was the Lego construction challenge and when we had special guests like the search and rescue dog" (Age 12)

Safety: The safety of campers is our highest priority, this is ensured by:

• Hiring counselors who are carefully screened, background checked and complete rigorous training. 

• Designing activities that suit each age group.

• Practicing good hygiene with our campers and designating restrooms specific to their group.

• High camper/staff ratios. Children will be in groups of no more than 15 children with a minimum of two staff members/group.

• Secure check-in and check-out procedures.

We also have an open campus policy, so parents/caregivers are welcome to come and see their child at camp at any time. Checking in for a visitor pass at Guest Services is required. 

Chapel: The Salvation Army is a Christian church, and we have a 30 minute chapel time each day. This time includes a bible story, songs and games. Children and families from all faith backgrounds are very welcome at day camp, and this time is designed to be encouraging and fun for all campers!

Water Day: Every week includes Water Day! This is an onsite field day with water slides, water games, messy activities (foam play, giant painting) and is a highlight for all campers!

Dietary/Medical Needs: If your child has specific dietary or medical needs, please email leah.fowler@usw.salvationarmy.org to see if our program will suit your child. We do our best to accommodate all children and their needs where we are able to ensure their safety.