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For More Information:
Melanie Fazekas
Youth Development Coordinator
114 E. Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(513) 762-5671
mfazekas@use.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky offers out-of-school-time programs to enable families to function successfully by providing quality, nurturing after-school activities for children. Our programs reflect a sensitive, developmentally-responsive approach toward each child as we encourage their journey through childhood. Programs are also available at most locations for teens.
The aim of the Youth Development programs is to help children make positive decisions, stimulate creativity and foster independence through after-school programs, summer enrichment and camping experiences.
The objectives of the Youth Development programs are:
- To provide activities that will help children improve school grades, attendance and social behaviors;
- To provide a safe and respectful environment where children can build on their unique and individual personal strengths; and
- To provide opportunities for children to develop life skills and competencies that will enhance healthy development and growth, and improve their future prospects.
After-school and Summer Enrichment programs are offered to children ages 6 to 12 at all of the Salvation Army Community Centers in Cinc
innati and Northern Kentucky. After-school programs run from September through May each year; hours vary by location, so please check with the location nearest you for details.
After-School Program
The After-school program offers the following activities:
- Tutoring and Homework help
- Computer literacy
- Conflict resolution
- Character training
- Spiritual development
- Recreation, arts and crafts
Summer Enrichment/Day Camp
The Summer Enrichment Camps run from June to August each year, Monday thru Friday. Please contact your local Community Center for more information. The Summer Enrichment Camps offer the following:
- Recreation
- Field Trips
- Computer literacy
- Crafts
- Spiritual development
- Academic maintenance
In addition to the After-School and Summer Enrichment programs offered to children ages 6 to 12, programs for teens are also offered. Contact your local center for more details.
Afternoon Meal Programs
In addition to these other youth programs, many of the local Community Centers offer an afternoon meal program for children. For more information, contact the center nearest you.
Camp SWONEKY
Located in beautiful Oregonia, OH, Camp SWONEKY (Swo-neck-ee) has been the highlight of summer for area youth for 50 years. For many youth, it is their first opportunity to experience the wonders and beauty of nature in a camp setting. But the camp's innovative programming provides much more than a change of scenery. 
Opportunities for growth -- physical, social, educational and spiritual -- abound throughout each camp session.
Camp SWONEKY's facilities include:
- Playgrounds
- Swimming pool
- Lake for boating and fishing
- Nature center
- Craft lodge
- Ropes course
- Children's petting farm
- Basketball courts
- Baseball/softball fields
- Campfire amphitheater
- ...and so much more!
An integral part of the goal of Camp SWONEKY is to help children grow in awareness and knowledge of God. Camp-wide Sunday morning worship services are conducted in addition to daily Morning Discovery and daily cabin devotions.
Camp SWONEKY is licensed by the State of Ohio, accredited by the American Camp Association, and is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
For more information about Camp SWONEKY, please call 513-762-5600 and ask to speak to the Camp Coordinator, or visit www.campswoneky.com.