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• Utilize all council camp and outdoor facilities

Responsibilities of the Corps Community Center• Provide leadership

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Note: The programs above were developed and are administered by The Salvation Army. Materials for the God and Country program are available from The Salvation Army territorial headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia; Des Plaines, Illinois; Long Beach, California; and West Nyack, New York.

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“Fun with a purpose”Religious/family duties

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“Lifelong activities” Youth leadership training

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God and Family/Silver Crest AwardGod and Family (grades 4–5) and Silver Crest Award (grades 2–5) help children understand their relationship to God in the context of family, friends, community, and the future. Parents, with the help of their corps commanding officer, are encouraged to serve as counselors.

God and The Salvation ArmyGod and The Salvation Army (grades 6–8) is a thorough study of The Salvation Army’s structure and objectives. It also requires the youth to participate in service projects to help them better understand the mission of The Salvation Army. The corps commander (or an appointed lay corps member) should serve as counselor for this emblem. Older Boy Scouts (grades 9–12) may also earn God and Life.

God and LifeGod and Life (grades 9–12) helps youth better understand their lifelong relationship with God and prepares them to face decisions on how they will relate to the world. A corps officer is designated to work with this age group.

Scouter’s AwardThe Scouter’s Award recognizes deserving adults who serve Scouting youth through The Salvation Army. It is conferred on the Scouter by territorial headquarters through divisional headquarters.

God and Me/Silver Crest AwardGod and Me (grades 1–3) and Silver Crest Award (grades 2–5) encourage children to tell the story of their lives, think about the life and teachings of Jesus, and finally, see how God is present in their lives today. Parents or other adults are encouraged to work side by side with the child, serving in the role of counselor.

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