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Camp Walter Johnson in Davidson County, NC has been providing children with a place to explore.
In 1974, The Salvation Army was blessed to be able to open Camp Walter Johnson thanks to the contribution of land and resources by local businessman, Walter Johnson. Since that time, The Salvation Army has hosted thousands of children and helped them to create memories that last a lifetime. The friendships that are formed at camp are transformative. Children learn about who God created them to be in a safe and loving community. And, they get to connect with nature in a way that we often lose when in the middle of our cities and towns.
Each summer, youth from many Salvation Army units all over the Carolinas come to Camp Walter Johnson for a week that can literally change their lives.
In 1974, The Salvation Army was blessed to be able to open Camp Walter Johnson thanks to the contribution of land and resources by local businessman, Walter Johnson. Since that time, The Salvation Army has hosted thousands of children and helped them to create memories that last a lifetime. The friendships that are formed at camp are transformative. Children learn about who God created them to be in a safe and loving community. And, they get to connect with nature in a way that we often lose when in the middle of our cities and towns.
Each summer, youth from many Salvation Army units all over the Carolinas come to Camp Walter Johnson for a week that can literally change their lives.
Creating New BoundariesOur facilities and our conscientious staff help children explore their sense of adventure. In the process, they often learn important lessons about who they are and who they want to become. Whether at the waterfront, on the ball field, or on the high ropes course, children can safely face their fears.
Helping Kids GrowWe do more than provide three square meals a day and lead children in games. We encourage children to participate in developmentally appropriate games and tasks that are designed to teach them important lessons, all within a larger context of what it means to be a child of God.
Spiritual ConnectionAbove all, we see a design spark — God's own handiwork — in each child that attends our summer camp program. The Salvation Army recognizes that we are all made in God's image and encourages children to connect with God in their own way during their stay at camp.
The summer of 2008 was the first in twelve years that I would not be spending at a camp. As a high school student, I began working at camps in British Columbia until I finally found my way south to Camp Walter Johnson in 2001. I accepted a position with The Salvation Army here that involved leadership at the summer music conservatory program.
I wheeled around and immediately recognized the face of the girl in the photo I had taken six years earlier. Naomi, from Raleigh, has been involved with camp ever since that first summer and has really enjoyed herself. She clearly had a great group of friends with her - I was ecstatic to see her doing so well. As a camp counselor, it's rare to reunite with campers that you counseled. I've been fortunate in that respect that I have crossed paths with several over the years, but I still have a long "where are they now" list.
The Salvation Army Camp Walter Johnson is located in Davidson County near the cities of Lexington and Denton.
918 Walter Johnson Road
Denton, NC 27239
Contact us via phone or email
336-859-2105 lisa.simms@uss.salvationarmy.org
