By: NICOLAS FIERRO
Salina Post
St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Salina, will continue in offering their annual free summer camps and programs for children this year.
According to Senior Pastor Dr. Allen Smith, St. John's will offer their food program, "Camp HYPE," "MADD Camp," "Vacation Bible School (VBS)" and a new mentoring program, "Hope in 3-D (date pending)."
Each camp and program provides learning resources, food and activities for children ages 1-18 (with the exception of Hope in 3-D) to enjoy throughout the summer. Breakfast and lunch will be served during each camp/program, free of charge.
The summer food program starts on Tuesday, May 27th - Thursday, July 31st. Free meals will be served at St. John's on 215 S. Chicago St. and at the Salina Public Library 301 W. Elm St.
Monday - Friday, lunch will be served at St. John's (215 S. Chicago) from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Monday - Friday, lunch will be served at Salina Public Library (301 W. Elm) from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Fridays only, dinner will be served in bulk at the Old Western Sizzlin Building (1708 W. Crawford) from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
Camp HYPE starts on Monday, June 9th - Friday, June 20th. This camp helps the youth understand resources that are available in the community. Agencies/organizations such as, Law Enforcement, Boys & Girls Club, Boy & Girl Scouts, Salina Arts & Humanities, etc. will educate children about the resources they offer.
MADD (music, art, dance and drama) camp starts on Monday, July 7th - Friday, July 18th.
VBS will occur on Monday, July 28th - Wednesday, July 30th.
Hope in 3-D, for children ages 10-18 is undecided on a date. Dr. Smith encourages parents to call at 785-827-7082, to register their child.
"We care about kids. Our goal is to create a safe space for kids, expand learning opportunities, fight hunger and invest in the future of our generation," said Dr. Smith. "Kids learn better when they eat well and get in less trouble when they have structured activities."
For more information and to register your child for the camps, go to: http://www.stjohnsmbc.com/new_2025_enrollment_forms__summer_camps_camp_hype__madd_camp_duplicate