Children & Youth Programs

Through our programs dedicated to children and youth, The Salvation Army is striving to change generations by giving children from poverty-stricken environments the chance to start life in a very different place than their parents may have.

After School

The Salvation Army is partnering with The Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi to provide After School Care in our Community Center. (BGCCM) to provide daily After School Care in our Community Center. BGCCM is well positioned to support and prepare youth success and excels at reaching youth who need the support the most. The first element, a safe, positive environment, sets the foundation for life-changing youth development work. The next key elements, fun and a sense of belonging, keep youth engaged. The last three elements – supportive relationships, opportunities and expectations, and recognition – help transform time spent at the Club into experiences that change young lives.

Your child’s immunization record is needed upon acceptance

Tuition and fees

Students who are transported= $50 a semester additional fee
Students who are not transported= $100 per month

Summer Enrichment Program

The Salvation Army Summer Enrichment Program is much much more than your average summer camp. Children entering grades K – 7th are eligible for our two month program.

In addition, each child will receive a nutritious breakfast, lunch & snack

June 4 – Aug 2, 2019 Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $165 for entire seven weeks

Your child’s immunization record is needed upon acceptance

Performing Arts Conservatory

Many children have talent that will never be developed because their parents cannot afford lessons, instruments or art supplies. If cultivated, this talent could one day provide a springboard to a better life.

All of our classes are taught by experienced instructors who are leading the way in their field of performance. Our next set of classes run from Tuesday, March 26, 2019 – May 21, 2019. Lessons are available every Tuesday during the term to people of all ages and walks of life.

$75 per student per semester | $200 per student for 3 semesters paid in advance

Course options:

2019 Performing Arts Spring Registration Form

Developmental Sports

At The Salvation Army, youth athletic programs teach boys and girls valuable lessons about life. Participants in organized athletic programs learn the meaning of integrity and fair play by being part of a team. They learn how to win graciously and how to lose without being defeated. They also learn that there are adults who care for them and who are willing to spend time helping them to be better people and not just better athletes.

Our Developmental Sports Program run every Monday from March 25, 2019 – May 20,2019.

2019 Developmental Sports Spring Registration

Camp Hidden Lake

For many disadvantaged kids, the possibility of having a fun at summer camp is not an option. With the help of donors in the community, we send kids to our summer camp near Lexington, Mississippi. The Salvation Army’s 300 acre Camp Hidden Lake helps disadvantaged boys and girls in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi open their eyes to a whole new world – THE NATURAL WORLD. Camp Hidden Lake teaches kids new skills, healthy attitudes, and great values and offers sports, music, Bible Study, arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, and other activities for school aged youngsters in our community.