Past

Situated about 8 kilometres(5 miles) north-east of the Adelaide CBD, Campbelltown corps was commenced as an outpost of the Norwood corps back in the 1960’s. 

At that time Campbelltown was an outer developing suburb of Adelaide. 

For at least its first decade the corps was small and struggling. Nevertheless it was comprised of young families and had a loyal core of competent and loyal soldiers. It was run along fairly traditional Salvation Army lines with all the usual sections, activities and programs. 

During the last fifteen years the corps has experienced significant growth with a doubling of the Sunday morning attendance. 

The photograph, taken in1965, shows Colonel Ron Smith ( Divisional Commander ) and Major George Jones ( Norwood Commanding Officer ) at the Dedication of the land set apart for the first building of the Campbelltown Corps. Norwood band took part. Seen in the photograph besides the Officers are Bandsmen Sid Hately and Trevor Hurst.

Present

The soldiers roll stands at 94 and the Sunday AM attendance is around the same. It enjoys the benefit of one of the largest set of local officers in the division and is well placed to contend with the future. A feature of the corps is its high quality music. However, not satisfies with this there are moves afoot to add a higher blend of contemporary music. 

Future

A strategy is being developed for the future which includes a strong community focus for the ‘open groups’ of the corps. A relocation of the Sunday AM meeting is on the agenda as is the purchase of suitable land for future development.