Major Darlene Means of the Butler Salvation Army said vacation Bible school, as well as a summer sleepaway camp, have returned in the wake of the loosening of pandemic restrictions.

With the loosening of pandemic restrictions, the Butler Salvation Army is bringing back two summertime events.

The newly promoted Major Darlene Means said the Salvation Army will have its vacation Bible school from 2 to 5 p.m. June 21 to 25 for children aged 6 to 12.

The Bible school will be at the organization’s location at 313 E. Cunningham St.

In addition, the Army will bring back its sleepaway camp at Camp Allegheny in Elwood City from July 12 to July 16 for children aged 6 to 12.

The Salvation Army also hopes to start an after-school program three days a week once school begins in the fall.

Children will come to the Cunningham Street headquarters where volunteers will help them with their schoolwork and homework.

“We’re looking for volunteers,” Means said. “I’ve been reaching out to Slippery Rock University and Butler County Community College for students interested in helping.

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