I loved attending Vacation Bible School at my church when I was growing up, so I make it a priority to send my kids to one each year. They have had great experiences when attending them as well and I love that they are learning about God and the Bible, having fun and making new friends. There are over 25 Vacation Bible Camp options in the Green Bay area this summer–12 of which are FREE–so consider signing your kids up for a VBS/VBC program this year! Many of the camps also offer scholarships or financial assistance if needed, so feel free to contact them directly with any questions about this. Camps are listed in chronological order. The last couple of listings have not set their dates yet, so check back for updates on that.
(Also, if you know of a VBC/VBS that is missing from the list, please send the info to me at lindy@letsgomommy.com.)
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
920-468-4065
www.oslc-gb.org
Theme/Description: “ROAR! Life is Wild. God is Good.”
Ages: 4 years old through 5th grade
Dates: June 9-13
Times: 6PM-8:15PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is now open. Click here to find the registration page.
Jacob’s Well Church
920-264-9564
www.jacobswellgb.org
Theme/Description: “ROAR! Life is Wild. God is Good.” At Roar VBS, kids discover that even though life gets wild, God is good. Roar is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences 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, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.
Ages: 4 years old (by June 1st 2019) through entering 5th grade in 2019-2020 school year
Dates: June 10-14
Times: 9AM-11:30AM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration now open! Register your child online here.
St. Matthew Catholic Church
920-435-6811
www.stmattsgb.org
Theme/Description: “ROAR! Life is Wild. God is Good.” Explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life. Students will learn that God is good and will stay with them forever.
Ages: 4 years old through 5th grade
Dates: June 17-21
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: $35 per child before June 3rd, $40 per child after June 3rd
Registration: Registration is now open! Registration forms available at the Parish Office (130 St. Matthews St, Green Bay 54301) and online here, (payment must be submitted separately) or call Mike Westenberg at 920-435-6811 for more information.
Green Bay Community Church
Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Green Bay & Suamico)
Ages: 3 years old (by 1/1/19 & potty trained) to entering 1st grade in 2019-2020 school year
Cost: FREE
2) Day Camp
Ages: Kids entering 2nd-6th grade in 2019-2020 school year
Dates: June 17-20 (Green Bay location) AND/OR July 29-August 1 (Suamico location)
Times: 9AM-3PM
Cost: $20 per child (children will need to bring cold lunch each day)
Registration: Registration is now open! Find registration form and instructions here. For additional information regarding Pilgrim Lutheran Vacation Bible School, please contact Rebekah Schumacher at 920-965-2242 or rebekahschumacher@pilgrimluth.org.
Destiny Church
920-336-7910
www.destinydepere.org
Theme/Description: “Camp Rock”
Ages: 3 years old through 5th grade
Dates: June 24-27
Times: 6-8:30PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Online registration coming soon at: Destinydepere.org. Contact Destiny Church with any questions at 920-336-7910 or email hello@destinydepere.org.
Faith Lutheran Church
2335 S Webster Avenue | Green Bay, WI 54301
920-435-5524
www.flcgb.com
Theme/Description: “Exodus”
Ages: 3 years old (potty trained) through 6th grade
Dates: June 24-28
Times: 2PM-4:45PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is now open! Click here to find the registration page.
Woodland Church*
1600 Sue Lane (Beaumont Park) | Green Bay, WI 54304
www.woodlandchurchag.org
Theme/Description: “Hero Headquarters”
Ages: For children entering 4K through 6th grade in 2019-2020 school year
Dates: June 24-28
Times: 5:30PM-7:30PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: No need to pre-register, just show up! Get more info here.
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Dates: June 24-28
Registration: Online registration is open. Register here or check the website for more details.
Spring Lake Church (Downtown Campus)
301 N Adams Street | Green Bay, WI 54301
920-983-9090
www.springlakechurch.org
Theme/Description: “5 Day Club” Your child is invited to attend a fun club for boys and girls ages 5-12! 5-Day Club meets for 90 minutes everyday for 5 days. Lunch will be served following Club! Clubs are sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, a Bible-centered ministry serving in every region of the world. All helpers and teachers have been trained and screened to ensure your child’s protection. Parents are welcome to attend as well!
Ages: 5-12 years old
Dates: June 24-28
Times: 9:30-11:30AM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is now open–register online here.
Spring Lake Church
2240 Klondike Road | Green Bay, WI 54311
920-983-9090
www.springlakechurch.org
Theme/Description: “To the Ends of the Earth” Join us for a week of learning from God’s Word, participating in incredible, specific activity groups, worshiping, and having fun with friends. Kids Kamp is divided into age groups/grades for the 2019-2020 school year. Choose from Preschool Kamp (ages 3-4) , Kinder Kamp (K-1st grade), Elementary Kamp (2nd-5th grade) and Minion Kamp (6th-7th grade). For Elementary Kamp, when you sign up you will choose from 5 theme options for the week: sports, cooking, adventure, tech & jam or gadgets & gizmos.
Ages: 3 years old & potty trained (by 5/31/19) through entering 7th grade in 2019-2020 school year
Dates: July 8-12
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: $25 per child ($15 per child for 6-7th graders)
Registration: Registration is now open! Space is limited and fills up quickly, so register early to guarantee a spot! Register online here or for any questions, you can email Beka at beka@springlakechurch.org.
Celebration Church
920-468-1122
www.celebrationchurch.tv
Theme/Description: “Fine Arts Camp: Power Up” Kids from 4 years of age through those entering 8th grade will spend an entire week finding and developing new skills and talents. This year’s theme POWER UP – Raise your Game because knowing God and trusting in Jesus fills each of us with the fruit of the spirit. 2 Peter 1:3 says, “God’s power has given us everything we need to live a godly life.” Get ready for a full and incredible week! Starting at 9AM each day, kids will participate in opening chapel. Following chapel, ages 4-5 begin their rotation of activities for the day including games, snacks, Bible lessons and more. 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 19th, so each 1st-8th grade student needs to register for at least one performance class. The program will begin at 6PM followed by an ice cream social and other festivities.
Registration: Online registration is now open through July 14th. Register here.
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Dates: July 15-19
Note: If you are interested in volunteering to work at the camp and are going into 7th grade up to age 18+ you can get more info here. We are in need of 40-50 volunteers! For parent volunteers we also offer free babysitting at Kids Camp Day Care for volunteers who have children too young to attend the camp. The “Littles” get a modified version of the lesson for the day, do a craft and get a nap time in the afternoon if needed. They usually get a big kick when Kody, the bear, and other puppets show up during the opening and closing programs.
Journey Community Church
Theme/Description: “Good News Farm: Summer in the Heartland VBS” We’re building a nest egg of country memories! Send your mini farmers to GOOD NEWS FARM… SUMMER IN THE HEARTLAND VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL and celebrate the greatest truth of all – God is good! See live animals, make animal puppets and crafts, sing fun moo-sic, play outdoor sporting events and win Tracker Tickets to purchase fun prizes in the marketplace!
Dates: July 21-26
Registration: Register online here; registration open until July. Forms also available at the kids check-in area inside JCC or through the church app.
First United Presbyterian Church
920-336-1446
Ages: 3 years old through entering 6th grade in 2019-2020 school year
Dates: July 22-25 (with a special kick-off on Sunday, July 21st from 12:30-2)
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: $10 per child, $20 max per family
Registration: Registration now open! Register online here. Contact Meggan Farwell with any questions at dce@firstunitedpc.org.
Bethel Baptist Church
Theme/Description: “The Amazing Race” Race from continent to continent uncovering clues to discover that no matter where we live, what shade of skin or language, we are all made in the image of God. Kids will enjoy a fun morning of learning about the Bible, snacks, games, crafts, music and more!
Ages: 5-12
Dates: July 22-26
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is will open June 1st. Stop by to register in person, call 920-437-2040 or look for registration online.
Grace Lutheran Church
920-432-0308
www.gracegb.org
Theme/Description: “Growing in Faith. Changing the World.” Kids will also enjoy field trips to the Farmory and Community Gardens (signed waivers required).
Registration: Registration is now open! Register in the lobby of the church, by calling the church office at 920-432-0308 or online.
St. Paul United Methodist Church
Registration: Registration is now open through July 28th! Register online here.
Hope Lutheran Church
920-336-9843
Registration: Registration is now open! Register by downloading & completing this form and returning to Kim or Hannah at Hope Lutheran by June 30th, 2019. *If you register prior to June 1st, your family will receive one music CD of “ROAR!” VBS songs. CDs will sell for $10 each after this date.
Ascension Lutheran Church
920-336-3561
1) Morning Jr VBS
Theme/Description: “ROAR! Life is Wild. God is Good.” A week of science-y crafts, games, snacks, and videos based on intriguing Bible stories…our younger kids will become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God.
Registration: Registration is now open! Register before July 15th for above prices & to guarantee a T-shirt. Cost doubles after July 15th.You can register in-person at the church or online here.
2) Day Camp
Theme/Description: “Crossways Day Camp” Energetic Crossways counselors will guide our older kids in a unique Day Camp experience, complete with team-building, service projects, games, crafts, Bible-based activities, snacks, lunch, and other fun-filled activities!
Registration: Registration is now open! Register before July 15th for above prices & to guarantee a T-shirt. Cost doubles after July 15th. You can register in-person at the church or online here.
Christ the Rock Church
Registration: Registration is now open! Online registration coming soon. To register, call the church at 920-338-0219, register in person at the church or email terryminske@gmail.com or gretchen.fjeldos@christtherockchurch.org.
First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay
Ages: 3 through 5th grade
Registration: Register online here or stop in and register in person at the church office M-F 9:30-2.
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
920-434-2822
www.mtolivesuamico.com
Theme/Description: “ROAR! Life is Wild. God is Good.” ROAR is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences 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. Those who attended will meet new friends, take part in amazing experiments, play creative games, enjoy super-fun snacks, go on surprising adventures, hear and sing incredible music.
Cost: FREE (Children will need to bring a bagged lunch & water bottle each day; lunch provided on Friday)
Registration: Registration will open in June. Check website for online registration here. Walk-in’s welcome!
Peace Lutheran Church
Cost: Suggested donation of $10 per child or $20 max per family
Registration: Registration coming soon. Check online for more info here. Registration will end July 1st (late registrations are always welcome as needed). Please contact the church office at 920-865-7595 with any questions.
Calvary Lutheran Church, ELCA
920-494-2431
www.calvarygb.com
Theme/Description: “Miraculous Mission: Jesus Saves the World.” Choose from half or full day camps. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Kids bring their own lunch for full day camp. In addition to all the fun, each pre-registered student will receive a camp T-shirt.
Registration: Registration is now open! Registration deadline is July 1st. Register here. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Katy Tomlanovich at 920-494-2431 ext. 109 or katy@calvarygb.com.
St. John Lutheran Church
920-336-1082
Registration: Registration is now open. Contact the church for more info.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
920-434-2148
www.gslcgb.org
Theme/Description: “Christmas in August” Join us for a 1-day Bible Camp on Wednesday, August 28th! We’ll enjoy games, stories, snacks and crafts! Lunch included.
Graceway Fellowship Church
Theme/Description: TBD
Dates: August 5-9
Registration: TBD
PLEASE NOTE: All information is accurate as of original publication date of 5/20/19. (Any listings added or updated after original publication date will be denoted with an *.) Information is subject to change and it is advisable to contact churches directly to confirm information and with any questions. Space is limited at some VBS/VBC programs and they can fill up quickly, so early registration is recommended and enrollment may be closed at any time.