For many years The Salvation Army has run 'Adventure Camps' in South Australia at Victor Harbor. These camps, divisionally run, are for primary aged children who would otherwise not experience any sort of camp or holiday.
This could be for a number of reasons. Perhaps they are ill. Perhaps their parents can't afford a holiday or trip. Perhaps they've been in foster care. Perhaps they've lost parents. The list of potential reasons for being referred to the camps are endless. Referrals are recieved by The Salvation Army from Corps, Community Support Services, hospitals, school chaplains and other agencies.
This year, the camps are being supported by particular Corps, with a focus on certain geographic areas. The hope is to be able to link families into Corps in their area following the camp. The summer adventure camp is being particularly supported by Marion and Noarlunga Corps.
To this end many of our team will be at Victor Habor next week as part of the camp staff. This includes Peter Campbell from our children's ministry, Tim from our youth group and myself (Brad). Please pray for the kids and also for the relationships that are built between the children, and between the children and the staff. We certainly hope that in future days we will have the capacity to connect with their families and offer ongoing community, faith and support.
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