SoCal Youth Department

08/27/2026

Hello Young Adults of SoCal!

It is that time of year again where we can gather together for YAR! Please join us for this years young adult retreat “Handwritten” we believe God is still continuing to work in our lives, hand writing our stories, let’s gather together and and see how we can partner with THE AUTHOR in the next chapter of our lives.

Who? Young adults ages 18-28
When? October 16-18
When? The Salvation Army Camp Pine Summit
How much? $150
How do I sign up? Reach out to your corps officers !

Can’t wait to see you guys there!

06/20/2026

05/08/2026

We are happy to announce the newest accepted candidate from the Southern California Division! Please join us in congratulating Luis Rivera Castrejon from the Santa Ana Temple Corps. We are praying for God’s continued guidance and blessings as he and his family begins this journey!

05/08/2026

We are happy to announce the newest accepted candidate from the Southern California Division! Please join us in congratulating Jaqueline Rivera from the Santa Ana Temple Corps. We are praying for God’s continued guidance and blessings as she and her family begins this journey!

04/23/2026

Calling all young adults ages 18-28!

It’s time for the best spirit filled and fellowship heavy week of the year provided by THQ! Anthem has graced our doorstep again! If you are 18-28 this is for you! Sign up through a corps near you and make sure to contact your Salvation Army corps officer or DYS for more information on how to sign up!

This years theme is Go! In the Bible, the Exodus is about how God delivered His people from bo***ge and led them to freedom in the Promised Land. However, much of the Lord’s people spent many years in the wilderness, where they faced many challenges, such as a lack of food or water. Amid the wilderness, they needed to recognize God’s presence, rely on His provision and protection along the way. Young adulthood is often marked by transitions and even uncertainty, as young people explore their purpose, consider a career or college, and seek God’s direction. During the week we will learn how young adults can seek God and move by faith to do and go where God calls them to go.

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04/23/2026

DYR is a time where teenagers ages 13-17 from around the Division can gather, worship, laugh and fellowship together all while growing deeper in their walk with Christ. Join us this May 15-17, 2026, in our beautiful camp Lawrence M. Daley for a weekend of fun fellowship and a whole lot of Jesus.

This year’s DYR Theme is “Awaken”, on this weekend your teens are invited to stop blending in and start living in the light—discovering who God is, who they are, and waking up from spiritual sleep. An awakened life doesn’t just avoid darkness—it shines with the light of Christ in everyday moments. We’ll be calling your youth into intentional living, where their choices reflect God’s love, wisdom, and purpose, through our special guest speaker Jeniffer Dake.

When: May 15-17 2026
Where: Camp Lawrence M. Daley
Who: Teens ages 15-17
What: Divisional Youth Retreat
How do I sign up?: through a Salvation Army Corps nearest you.

Hope to see you there!