For Girls in grades 1-5

The Salvation Army Sunbeam program is for girls in grades 1 through 5. This program emphasizes discipleship, evangelism and the development of life skills. It offers opportunities for building relationships with the youth who are members of the program and unique opportunities for presenting the gospel.

The only criteria for joining is regular meeting attendance and parental consent. The goals of the Sunbeams are outlined in the Sunbeam Pledge, Declaration and Motto, -but for this group, actions speak louder than words. In Sunbeams, heavy emphasis is placed on actively working with the Sunbeam leader and fellow-Sunbeams in order to earn emblems in a variety of areas.

For Girls, Grades 6-12

The Salvation Army Girl Guard program emphasizes discipleship, evangelism and the development of life skills. It offers opportunities for building relationships with the youth who are members of the program and unique opportunities for presenting the gospel. If a corps does not offer a Sunbeams program, but does offer a Girl Guard program, girls may join in the 5th grade.

Girl Guards takes members through a series of achievement emblems and award levels that help youth to develop their unique individuality and potential through:

• Exploration of personal strengths and gifts through interaction with leaders and other youth.
• Learning the importance of moral values and biblical truths by experiencing God's Word and by the example Christian leaders model.
• Developing physically, mentally and socially as they learn program aims and goals.
• A balanced environment for learning that is fun, youth-oriented and Christ-honoring.

For Boys:

The Salvation Army Adventure Corps is a Christian education program designed for boys Grades 1-8. It is divided into two sections: Explorers for boys in grades 1-4 and Rangers for boys in Grades 5-8. Each section takes members through a series of achievement awards and levels, helping boys to develop their individuality and potential through:

• Gaining a sense of personal identity and character through interaction with other boys and leaders.
• Learning the importance of Christian values and biblical truths by experiencing God’s Word and by the modeled example of their Christian leaders.
• Developing physical, mental and social skills as challenged by the Adventure Corps Program.
• Providing a balanced environment for learning, developing and caring that is child oriented and Christ centered.