A Spencer church is using its own “boot camp” to help area children learn life skills and respect for authority. <\/p>\n
According to Eyewitness News 5’s Marianne Silber, the True Vine Baptist Church started the boot camp program to teach children from its congregation — as well as children from across the nation — about becoming better citizens and worshippers.<\/p>\n
During boot camp drills, the church’s parking lot looks more like an Army post than a place of worship. <\/p>\n
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Kenneth Williams teaches drill for the program. He said the children, some of whom are as young as 5 years old, are required to dress in fatigues, learn to march — and follow orders.<\/p>\n
“We want to teach them … (to) be positive, have values, morals, (and) treat people like you want to be treated yourself,” Williams said.
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