Vacation Bible Camps are BACK for 2021!! Not all are back, of course, but several churches are having in-person camps again, so it’s a great start!
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 20 Vacation Bible Camp options in the Green Bay area this summer—many of which are FREE–so consider signing your kids up for a VBS/VBC program this year! Some of the camps also offer scholarships or financial assistance if needed, so feel free to contact them directly with any questions about that. There are camps running in June, July and August. Camps are listed in chronological order. A couple are still TBD, so those are listed at the bottom until this is confirmed.
(Also, if you know of a VBC/VBS that is missing from the list, please send the info to me at lindy@letsgomommy.com.)
Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Suamico)
Ages: Families with kids of all ages
Cost: FREE
Jacob’s Well Church
920-264-9564
www.jacobswellgb.org
Theme/Description: “Rocky Railway” Learn how Jesus’ Power pulls us through!
Ages: 5 years old through 5th grade in 2021-2022 school year
Dates: June 14-16 (with June 17 as a rain date)
Times: 9-11:30AM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration will open soon at jacobswellgb.org/vbs.
Destiny Church
920-336-7910
www.destinydepere.org
Theme/Description: Kids Summer Jam: “Boot Camp”
Ages: 3 years old through 5th grade
Dates: June 14-17
Times: 6-8:30PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Online registration is open here. Or you can download the app and register from there. The app is “Destiny Church – Wisconsin” found in Google Play or the App Store. 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: “Truth & Trials” Due to COVID-19, our VBS program will be different than past years. At this time masks are required indoors. We will be utilizing our outdoor spaces as much as possible.
Ages: 3 years old (potty trained) through 6th grade
Dates: June 14-18
Times: 2-4:45PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration is now open! Click here to find the registration page.
Journey Community Church
Theme/Description: “Mystery Island” At Mystery Island, your kids will be transported to a beautiful paradise, where they will track down the truth about the one and only God.
Dates: June 14-18
Registration: Hurry–registration closes 5/30/21. Register online here.
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church*
920-864-7787
www.shirleygreenleaf.com/VBS
Theme/Description: “Rocky Railway” Learn how Jesus’ Power pulls us through!
Registration: Registration is open! Register online here.
Celebration Church
920-468-1122
www.celebrationchurch.tv
Theme/Description: “Fine Arts Day Camp: Press Play” Join us for daily chapels, cool classes, and lots of fun. This summer we’ll learn how to live life with true confidence.
Registration: Registration opens 5/4/21 and closes on 7/11/21. You can find online registration here.
Spring Lake Church
2240 Klondike Road | Green Bay, WI 54311
920-983-9090
www.springlakechurch.org
Theme/Description: “Kids Kamp 2021: Howdy”
Ages: 3 years old & potty trained (by 5/31/21) through entering 7th grade in 2021-2022 school year
Dates: July 12-16
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: $25 per child
Registration: Registration opens 5/1/21 and closes when full–first-come, first serve! Register online here.
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
920-468-4065
www.oslc-gb.org
Theme/Description: “Rocky Railway”
Ages: 4 years old through entering 5th grade
Dates: July 19-22
Times: 6-8PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Register online here ; registration ends 7/15/21.
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Dates: July 19-23
Registration: Online registration is now open through 7/11/21. You can register here.
First United Presbyterian Church
920-336-1446
Ages: 4 years old through entering 6th grade in 2021-2022 school year
Dates: July 25-29 (with a special kick-off on Sunday, July 25th from 12:30-2)
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: $10 per child, $20 max per family, includes T-shirt (Scholarships available)
Registration: Registration now open! Register online here. For any questions, email dce@firstunitedpc.org.
Hope Lutheran Church
920-336-9843
Registration: Applications to register will be available online here starting 5/9/21 and closes 6/15/21.
Green Bay Community Church
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
920-434-2822
www.mtolivesuamico.com
Theme/Description: “Campfiire.” Camp will be held outdoors this year.
Bethel Baptist Church
Theme/Description: “Mystery Island” Tracking down the one true God.
Ages: 5 years old (by September 1st) through 12 years old or entering 7th grade in 2021-2022 school year
Dates: July 26-30
Times: 9AM-12PM
Cost: FREE
Registration: Registration will be open 6/7/21 through 7/30/21. Register at bethelgb.org or contact rachel@bethelgb.org with any questions.
Quad Parish Faith Formation Center
Theme/Description: “CatChat: Cathletics” Training to be champions for Christ! Enjoy faith, music, crafts, games, snacks, fun and more!
Ages: 5 years old or entering Kindergarten through entering 6th grade in 2021-2022 school year
Dates: July 26-30
Times: 8:45AM-12PM
Cost: FREE for Parishioners, $25 each for guests/non-parishioners; cost includes T-shirt
Registration: Registration is now open through 7/2/21. Register online here.
Life Bridge Christian Church
Theme/Description: “Anchored VBS” Kids will embark on an undersea adventure, diving deeper in their faith and discovering the unwavering love of God!
Ages: 4 years old through 5th grade in 2021-2022 school year
Dates: July 30-31
Times: 5-8PM July 30, 9AM-12PM July 31
Cost: FREE (includes pizza for dinner on July 30)
Registration: Registration opens 6/6/21. Register online here.
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Dates: August 2-6
Christ the Rock Church
Registration: Please call the church at 920-338-0219 to register!
Calvary Lutheran Church, ELCA
920-494-2431
www.calvarygb.com
Theme/Description: “Carnival Themed 1-day VBS” This year VBS is a 1-day Special Event! There will be carnival games, dunk tank, crafts, and VBS station stops that will include bible story information. It is all self-paced. Masks required.
Registration: If you plan to attend, we would love to know ahead of time so we can be sure to have enough supplies. Please email melanie@calvarygb.com to RSVP.
St. John Lutheran Church: TBD
920-336-1082
Registration: TBD
PLEASE NOTE: All information is accurate as of original publication date of 5/17/21. (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 ask 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.
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Nativity/St. Agnes/St. Elizabeth Seton are also doing a VBS July 26-30.
Thanks for the info, Lynn! Do you have more details about this or know where I could find them?