Salem Lutheran Church, located in Affton, Missouri, is a community of believers who share the love of Jesus. As part of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, our worship services are a celebration of spiritual nourishment and a meaningful expression of our praise and thanks. Both in-person and virtually, we provide three church services each weekend, along with Bible Study and Sunday School opportunities for all ages. We offer classes throughout the week to encourage our members to grow in their faith, understand God's Word, and apply it to their life. All visitors are welcome and Salem offers classes that are tailored for those beginning their Christian faith and those who wish to nurture their faith life. With God's help, Salem Lutheran Church and School strive to meet the philosophy of our Christian Education through these objectives: Connecting to Christ, Growing in Grace, Seeking to Serve.
Every member is a minister of God's Word, telling the truth about God, supporting the work of the Kingdom, and sharing the story of Jesus so that people will come to a saving knowledge of Christ. In recognition of the astonishing gift of God's grace, we, in turn, respond generously and purposefully with our gifts of money, time, and talents. This enables the work of the church to continue in service and in outreach.
Salem Lutheran School has been serving the Affton Community for over 100 years. We provide early education for beginning at 2 years of age and continuing through 8th grade. We provide a quality Christ-centered education so that children can develop their God-given abilities to their fullest potential. Low teacher-to-student ratio (12:1) allows the students' individual needs to be met. The teachers are strong Christian role models and demonstrate an active faith life. We provide students the opportunity to share their gifts in many different sports, such as basketball, volleyball, track, and cross country. There are extracurricular groups such as the Academic Team, Safety Team, band, and Student Council. We utilize technology to support our curriculum and offer a variety of learning programs. Chromebooks are provided to each student in grades 4-8. Kindergarten through 3rd grade students each has 1:1 iPads. Preschool students have also have IPads available for use during the day. All homerooms have either a SmartBoard or a Smart TV. Salem Lutheran School is accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) commission.
Camp SONshine at Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School is excited to offer our Summer Camp Program, Camp SONshine, for children 2 years old through entering 5th grade. This program provides a fun and safe environment for campers to explore their interests, make new friends, learn about Jesus, and learn new skills.
Some of the highlights of our Summer Camp Program include:
- A variety of weekly themes to keep campers engaged and excited
- Bible study and the opportunity to learn about Jesus’ love for us
- Safe and certified staff who are passionate about working with children
- Balanced, structured activities and free time for campers to explore independently
- Opportunities for campers to make new friends and build social skills
- A supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates each camper’s uniqueness
- Junior Achievement for PreK-5th grade
- Weekly Cooking Class for P2-5th grade
- Leatherworking Class for 2nd-5th grade
- Enrichment programs Soccer Shots and more to come
- Spirit Week
This well-rounded camp offers a variety of activities that will keep your child engaged and excited all summer long. At Camp SONshine, your child will have a safe and enjoyable summer camp experience they’ll never forget!
Our goal for this giving event is to take the camp experience to the next level by increasing on-site guest speakers, educators, and specialized performers; funding new, age-appropriate play experiences designed for every developmental stage; and expanding our daily activities to ensure every camper discovers something new.
Your generosity helps us create a vibrant, safe, and high-energy environment where our kids can grow in faith and friendship. Mark your calendars for Give STL Day on Thursday, May 8th and help us make this the best summer yet for Camp SONshine!
We welcome you to our ministry and appreciate your support!