As a kid when I was growing up in lower Michigan I went to Vacation Bible School–now often 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 over 25 options in the Green Bay area this summer (as you will see listed below in chronological order), so consider signing your kids up for VBS this year!
(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: “Mighty Fortress” In a world where princesses and battles fill a child’s imagination, kids quickly learn they can’t win every game or ace every test. But there is good news – they don’t need to. At Mighty Fortress, children learn about Jesus, our Savior King, who conquers our fears and delivers us from evil. So raise your banner! Hold it high! Shout it loud! His kingdom endures forever!
Ages: 3 years old (potty trained) through 6th grade
Dates: June 12-16
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: “Maker Fun Factory” The whole family can come to Our Saviour Lutheran Church at 4:30PM, prior to the start of VBS, to enjoy a family meal and there will also be two projects that kids can work on from 4:30-6:30.
Ages: 4 years old through 5th grade
Dates: June 12-16
Times: 6PM-8:15PM (with optional free family meal beginning at 4:30 PM–free-will offering only)
Cost: $5 per child/$20 family max (includes CD)
Registration: Walk-in/paper registration is now open! Online registration coming soon–check website.
St Matthew Catholic Church*
920-435-6811
www.stmattsgb.org
Theme/Description: “Maker Fun Factory!” Created by God. Built for a Purpose. Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Each day kids travel through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures. Registered kids will receive a Maker FunFactory VBS t-shirt, enjoy daily snacks, receive a music CD (one per family), participate in crafts, lessons, projects and hands-on activities.
Ages: 4 years old through 5th grade
Dates: June 12-16
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: $35 per child before June 1st, $40 per child after June 1st
Registration: Registration is now open! Register online here.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
2160 Packerland Drive | Green Bay, WI 54304
920-499-7405
www.beautifulsavior.com
Theme/Description: “Build on the Rock” Join us for one, two or all three days! There will be lessons, games, activities, crafts, music and snacks.
Ages: Ages 4 & up
Dates: June 13-15
Times: 9AM-11:30AM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is open! To register, call 920-499-7405 or stop by the church to pick up a form. Online registration coming in May.
Green Bay Community Church
Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Green Bay & Suamico)
Ages: 3 years old (by 1/1/17 & potty trained) to entering 1st grade in 2017-2018 school year
Cost: $10 per child (with optional free-will offering during lunch)
2) Day Camp
Ages: Kids entering 2nd-7th grade in 2017-2018 school year
Dates: June 19-22 (Green Bay location) AND July 31-August 3 (Suamico location)
Times: 9AM-3PM
Cost: $20 per child (includes lunch)
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: Join us for Kids Summer Jam–“Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, Built for a Purpose!”
Ages: 3 years old through 5th grade
Dates: June 26-29 (Event will conclude with a family night on 6/29 with hot dogs, snow cones, inflatables and more.)
Times: 6PM-8:30PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration now open! Register online here or contact Destiny Church at 920-336-7910 or hello@destinydepere.org
Jacob’s Well Church*
920-264-9564
www.jacobswellgb.org
Theme/Description: “Operation Arctic” The Bible is the Word of God that can be trusted to tell us the truth of God and the Love of God in Jesus. Operation Arctic will help your kids warm up to the “coolest” book on the planet as they explore the Bible and discover how we can know for sure that it is the very Word of God written to us!
Ages: 5 years old (by June 26th) through entering 5th grade in 2017-2018 school year
Dates: June 26-30
Times: 9AM-11:30AM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration now open! Register your child by June 4th online here.
Spring Lake Church
2240 Klondike Road | Green Bay, WI 54311
920-983-9090
www.springlakechurch.org
Theme/Description: “Construction Zone: Love, Mature, Reach!” Learn more about God in a week packed full of interactive teachings, inspiring worship, small group activities, games and more!
Ages: 3 years old & potty trained (by 7/10/17) through 7th grade in 2017-2018 school year
Dates: July 10-14
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: $20 per child
Registration: Registration is now open! Space is limited and it fills up quickly 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.
Graceway Fellowship Church*
Theme/Description: “Galactic Starveyors” Discovering the God of the Universe. Theme verse: Colossians 1:15-16
Dates: July 17-21
Registration: Online registration is now open! Register here.
Highland Crest Baptist Church*
Theme/Description: “Galactic Starveyors” Discovering the God of the Universe. Theme verse: Colossians 1:15-16
Dates: July 17-21
Registration: Online registration is now open! Register here.
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Dates: July 17-21
Registration: Online registration will open mid-May. Check the website for details.
Bethel Baptist Church
Celebration Church
920-468-1122
www.celebrationchurch.tv
Theme/Description: “Fine Arts Camp: Gadgets & Gizmos. Uniquely Wired, Wonderfully Made.” Gadgets & Gizmos will teach us how God made each of us in HIS image and unique at the same time. “Let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16. Get ready for an 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 21st. The program will begin at 6PM followed by an ice cream social and other festivities.
Registration: Online registration is now open! Early registration is May 2nd-16th. Regular registration May 17th-July 15th. Register here.
First United Presbyterian Church
920-336-1446
Ages: 3 years old through 6th grade
Dates: July 23-27
Times: 9AM-12PM (Note: Sunday 7/23, VBS kicks off from 12:30-2PM; the rest of the days are 9-12)
Cost: $10 per child, $20 max per family
Registration: Registration now open! Register online here. Registration will end on July 14th. Contact Meggan Farwell with any questions at dce@firstunitedpc.org
St John Lutheran Church
920-336-1082
Registration: Registration is now open! Register online here.
Ascension Lutheran Church
920-336-3561
1) Morning Jr VBS
Theme/Description: “Maker Fun Factory” Kids will enter a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God.
Registration: Registration is now open! You can register in-person at the church now; online registration coming soon–check website.
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!
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Dates: July 24-28
Note: If you are interested in volunteering to work at the camp and are going into 7th grade up to age 18+ you can register here. We are in need of 40-50 volunteers!
St Paul United Methodist Church*
Registration: Registration is now open! Register online here.
Christ the Rock Church*
Registration: Registration is now open! To register, call Christ the Rock church at 920-338-0219, register in person at the church or e-mail dashnicole@yahoo.com
Incarnation Lutheran Church, ELCA
Registration: Registration is now open! To register, simply call Pastor Ralph Hankerman at 920-499-2011 OR Linda Snell, VBS Coordinator and Sunday School teacher at 920-351-3412 or 920-241-0785.
Grace Lutheran Church
920-432-0308
www.gracegb.org
Theme/Description: “Hero Central” There will be puppet skits…rockin’ music…hero masks and crafts…tasty treats…science experiments with Miss Jessi…games…group open and close…videos…drama…and much more! Plus a family event on Thursday, 8/3. Friends are welcome, too! Extended child care also available beginning at 8AM for $10 per child/week. We will serve breakfast–you send along lunch!
Registration: Registration is now open! Register in the lobby of the church or by calling the church office at 920-432-0308. Check website for online registration.
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
920-499-1546
www.seasgb.org
Theme/Description: “A Wilderness Adventure through the Sacraments” Enjoy fun, games, snacks, crafts and faith!
Ages: entering Kindergarten through 6th grade in 2017-2018 school year
Dates: July 31-August 4
Times: 8:45AM-12PM
Cost: $20 per child through 6/30, $25 per child 7/1-15
Registration: Registration is now open but closes on July 14th! Register here or contact Carrie Lundy at 920-499-1546.
First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay
Ages: 3 & up
Registration: Register online here or stop in and register in person.
Calvary Lutheran Church, ELCA
920-494-2431
www.calvarygb.com
Theme/Description: “Mighty Fortress” Kids will learn that God is their refuge and strength. Friends may fail them. They may not ace their test or make the team, but God promises to be their rock and their salvation—their fortress and sure defense. So raise your banner! In Jesus, the victory is won! 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. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Jane Lapinskas at 920-494-2431 or janel@calvarygb.com.
Mt Olive Lutheran Church*
920-434-2822
www.mtolivesuamico.com
Theme/Description: “Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, Built for a Purpose” Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. At Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School, kids discover not only that God made them the way they are, but for a purpose too. Maker Fun Factory 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.
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is now open. Register online here. Walk-in’s welcome!
Peace Lutheran Church
920-865-7595
www.peacelc.org
Theme/Description: “Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, Built for a Purpose”
Cost: Suggested donation of $10 per child or $20 max per family
Registration: Registration is now open! To register, download a registration form here and return it to Peace Lutheran Church ASAP. Registration ends July 1st.
Hope Lutheran Church
920-336-9843
Registration: Registration is now open! Register by completing this form and returning to Kim Thomson at Hope Lutheran by July 9th, 2017 or contact Kim at 920-336-9843. *If you register prior to June 11, your family will receive one music CD of “Maker Fun Factory” songs. CDs will sell for $10.00 each after this date.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
920-434-2148
www.gslcgb.org
Theme/Description: “Taking Root”
PLEASE NOTE: All information is accurate as of original publication date of 5/18/17. (* Indicates listings that were added after the the original publication date of 5/18/17.) 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.