As a kid when I was growing up in lower Michigan I went to Vacation Bible School–now typically referred to as Vacation Bible Camp–every summer at our church and it was always a fun time. Now that I have my own kids I make it a point for them to attend one Vacation Bible Camp every summer. Depending on our schedule it doesn’t always work out to attend the one at our home church so they have attended VBC at Spring Lake Church, St Mark Lutheran, Pilgrim Lutheran and a couple of different ones in Kentucky (where my parents live) when we are visiting them in the summer. They have had great experiences at all of them and I love that when they go they are learning about the Bible and God, having fun and making new friends. There are many great options in the Green Bay area this summer as you will see listed below (in chronological order).
Also, if you know of a VBC/VBS that I’m missing, please send the info to me at lindy@letsgomommy.com!
Faith Lutheran Church
2335 S Webster Avenue | Green Bay, WI 54301
920-435-5524
www.flcgb.com
Theme/Description: “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace.” Each day, you can become a part of history as you see what it was like to live in Pharaoh’s empire. You will explore the marketplace shops, visit Joseph (who’s in Pharaoh’s prison…then gets promoted to Pharaoh’s palace!), take part in games, enjoy the lively Bible songs, and sample tasty tidbits as you discover more about how God was with Joseph in good times and bad. These experiences make God’s Word come alive with new meaning for all who participate!
Ages: 3 years old (potty trained) through 6th grade
Dates: June 13-17
Times: 9AM-11:45AM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is now open! Click here to find the registration page.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
920-468-4065
www.oslc-gb.org
Theme/Description: “Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World.” The whole family can come to Our Saviour Lutheran Church at 4:30PM, prior to the start of VBS, to enjoy a family meal. Plus, parents can stay from 6:30-7:30 for a free parenting class if desired!
Ages: 3 years old (potty trained) through 6th grade
Dates: June 20-24
Times: 6PM-8:15PM (with optional free family meal beginning at 4:30 PM–free-will offering only)
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is now open! Click here to register.
Green Bay Community Church
Destiny Church
920-336-7910
www.destinydepere.org
Theme/Description: Join us for Kids’ Summer Jam–Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love!
Ages: 4K through 5th grade
Dates: June 23-25, plus a fun event following the 10:35 AM Performance during the Sunday service on June 26. The “ONE” event will be from 12-3PM with FREE lunch/booyah along with inflatables, games and fun for the whole family! There will be a Motorcycle and Car Show with an Alternative Class (for anything that has a motor).
Times: 6:00PM-8:30PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: To register, contact Destiny Church at 920-336-7910 or hello@destinydepere.org
Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Green Bay & Suamico)
Ages: 3 years old (by 1/1/16 & potty trained) to entering 1st grade in 2016-2017 school year
Cost: FREE (with optional free-will offering during lunch each day from 11:30-12)
2) Day Camp
Ages: Kids entering 2nd-7th grade in 2016-2017 school year
Dates: June 27-30 (Green Bay location) AND August 1-4 (Suamico location)
Times: 9AM-3PM
Cost: $20 per child (includes lunch)
Registration: Registration is now open! Find registration form and instructions here.
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Dates: July 11-15
Registration: Registration is now open! Register online here.
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Dates: July 11-15
Spring Lake Church
2240 Klondike Road | Green Bay, WI 54311
920-983-9090
www.springlakechurch.org
Theme/Description: The Kids Kamp 2016 theme is “iCreate”! The camp will be divided into two groups based on age/grade: Preschool (ages 3-Kindergarten) and 1st-5th graders. Preschoolers will Play, Learn, Sing, Craft & Move. First through fifth graders will Explore, Build, Perform, Invent OR Dance and Cheer. Choose one of these exciting activity groups based on your child’s interests to be a part of this year! More information about each of these groups can be found on the registration page.
Ages: 3 years old (by 5/31/16 & potty trained) through 5th grade in 2016-2017 school year
Dates: July 11-15
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: $20 per child
Registration: Registration is now open! Space is limited and it fills up quickly (especially preschool) so register early to guarantee a spot. Register online here. For more details you can call Ellen at 920-983-9090 or email her at Ellen@springlakechurch.org.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church*
2160 Packerland Drive | Green Bay, WI 54304
920-499-7405
www.beautifulsavior.com
Ages: All ages 3 & up including parents!!
Bethel Baptist Church
Celebration Church
920-468-1122
www.celebrationchurch.tv
Theme/Description: “Fine Arts Camp: Walk This Way.” WALK THIS WAY encourages us to follow in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. When you walk, nothing will slow you down. When you run, you won’t trip and fall. Hold on to my teaching and don’t let it go. Guard it well, because it is your life. Proverbs 4:12-13. Starting at 9AM each day, kids will participate in opening chapel. Following chapel, ages 4-5 begin their rotation of activities for the day. Kids in grades 1-8 will go to the cool classes they have selected during registration. Kids grades 1-8 choose 3 special-interest classes each. (In order to ensure safety, our preschool participants rotate through the hallways at separate times from our school-aged kids.) All participants will come back together for an awesome closing chapel that ends at noon. All Fine Arts Festival students are expected to participate in the Friday evening performance on July 22nd. The program will begin at 6PM followed by an ice cream social and other festivities.
First United Presbytarian Church*
920-336-1446
Ages: 3 years old through 6th grade
Dates: July 24-28
Times: 9AM-12PM (Sunday, 7/24 kick-off date will be from 12:30PM-2PM)
Cost: $10 suggested donation per child, with $20 maximum per family
Registration: Registration now open! Register online here. Registration will end on July 17th. Contact Meggan Farwell with any questions at dce@firstunitedpc.org
Hope Lutheran Church
920-336-9843
Registration: Registration now open! Register by completing this form and returning to Kim Thomson at Hope Lutheran by July 3rd, 2016 or contact Kim at 920-336-9843. *If you register prior to June 1, your family will receive one music CD of Cave Quest songs. CDs will sell for $10.00 each after this date.
St John Lutheran Church
920-336-1082
Registration: Registration will open June 1. Check church website for online registration.
Ascension Lutheran Church*
920-336-3561
1) Morning Jr VBS
Theme/Description:“Cave Quest Jr.”: At Cave Quest Jr. VBS, our youngest campers will explore the rock-solid foundation of Jesus’ love. Cave Quest VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences where kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God Sightings.
Registration: Registration is open! Register online here.
2) Day Camp
Theme/Description:“Crossways Day Camp”: Our older campers will have a blast hanging out, playing games, and learning with our fabulous Crossways counselors. These energetic college-aged youth will lead the older kids through a variety of super fun activities to help them learn about Jesus’ love for us. In the afternoons, we will have more fun by eating lunch together, playing kickball, going on a field trip to Bay Beach, participating in fun service activities, and getting soaked at WATER DAY! It will be an unforgettable faith-building experience!
Bethany United Methodist Church*
920-494-8801
Theme/Description:“Solomon Builds the Temple Beach Bash”. Join us for Solomon’s temple-building journey with amazing science, exciting storytelling, awesome crafts, cool Bible songs, tasty treats and more!
Ages: 3 & up
Dates: July 30
Times: 9AM-3PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is open! To register, call 920-494-8801 or email bethanyumc@wisconsinumc.org
Incarnation Lutheran Church, ELCA
First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay*
Ages: 3 & up
Registration: Registration is now open! Register online here or stop by the church and register in person.
Calvary Lutheran Church, ELCA
920-494-2431
www.calvarygb.com
Theme/Description: “Barnyard Roundup.” Our Bible stories will include Jesus the Good Shepherd, Jesus feeds 5,000 people, Jesus’ parable about the Sower, Jesus’ parable about the Prodigal Son and Jesus appearing to Mary in the Garden. There will be songs, games, crafts, snacks, stories and lots more!
Registration: Registration is now open! Get your registrations in early and save! Early registration deadline is June 1st. Register here.
Grace Lutheran Church*
920-432-0308
www.gracegb.org
Theme/Description: “Surf Shack”: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love! There will be parking lot sand…puppet skits…rockin’ music…midweek water event…tasty treats…personalized sunglasses…crafts galore…beach tote…water bottle…games…group open and close…videos…drama…and much more! Plus a family beach party Friday at 4PM! Friends are welcome. Extended child care also available beginning at 8AM. We will serve breakfast, you send along lunch!
Registration: Registration is now open! Register in the lobby of the church, by calling the church office at 920-432-0308 or by emailing Carrie at education@gracegb.org.
Peace Lutheran Church*
920-865-7595
www.peacelc.org
Theme/Description: “Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World.” Kids will have fun learning about the rock-solid foundation of Jesus’ love.
Registration: Registration is now open! To register, download a registration form here and return it to Peace Lutheran Church ASAP!
St Agnes Parish/Holy Family School*
920-494-2534
www.stagnesgreenbay.org
Theme/Description: “Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive.” Enjoy fun, games, snacks, crafts and faith!
Registration: Registration is now open but closes on July 15th! To register, contact Deborah Gretzinger at 920-494-6450
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church*
920-434-2148
www.gslcgb.org
Theme/Description: Join us for “S’Mores ‘N More” as we go Camping with Jesus during this summer’s Vacation Bible School! Camping-themed games, stories, crafts, and more. Invite a friend and join us! NEW THIS YEAR: SUMMER FUN NIGHT on Thursday, Aug 11. ALL AGES are invited to join us Thursday night for supper, a ping pong tournament, other games, a meal-pack service project and then to end the evening an outdoor movie night (planned feature showing: Inside Out).
St Paul Lutheran Church
514 S Clay Street | Green Bay, WI 54301
920-435-8468
www.stpaulgreenbay.com
TBD–please check back!