Vacation Bible School!
May 23, 2011 by Scott Klepach
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Check back regularly for updates!
June 19-23: Wiley Heights Covenant Church | 12504 Gilbert Road, Yakima; wileyheightscovenant.org; Sherrin Melcher, 966-2383. “Narnia: Through the Wardrobe.” Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Kindergarten-sixth grade. Free; daily offering encouraged.
June 20-24: Central Lutheran Church | 1604 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima; clcyakima.org; Nathan, 575-6490. “Splish Splash!” Meets 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 3 years through sixth grade; pre-registration strongly encouraged for preschoolers due to limited space. Cost: $10 before June 6; $15 after June 6.
June 20-24: First Presbyterian Church | 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; fpcyakima.com; Susie Woodin, 248-7940. “Pandamania!: Where God Is Wild About You.” Meets 8:45 a.m. to noon. Four years-fifth grade. Cost: $25 per child; $30 after June 13. $20 for new families. Free childcare and 3-year-old class provided for all VBS volunteers.
June 20-24: Mountainview Christian Fellowship | 7105 Alpine Way (corner of 72nd and Summitview avenues), Yakima; yakimafmc.org; contact Tabitha Darwood at 972-3723. “PandaMania!: Where God Is Wild About You.” 6-8 p.m. Children age 3-up to fifth grade. Younger children should be toilet-trained. Free.
June 20-24: Selah Covenant Church | 560 McGonagle Road, Selah; selahcov.com; Jewell Nelson, 697-4095. “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid.” Meets 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 4-11 years. Cost: Free. Registration deadline is June 20.
June 20-24:Westminster Presbyterian Church | 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westpress.org; Lisa Willey, 966-1900. “Summer Adventure Day Camp.” Meets 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays June 20-Aug. 19; sign up for one week or more. Two age groups: Kindergarten-first grade and second-fifth grade. Cost: $30 weekly for first child, add $20 for each sibling; $10 registration fee includes a T-shirt.
June 20-24: West Side Church | 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westsidechurch.info; 965-2800. West Side Soccer Camp. 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. A camp to help kids learn soccer skills and receive Bible messages. For kids who have completed Kindergarten and through fifth grade. Cost: $70 if registered by June 5; $80 after June 5. Fee includes a T-shirt.
June 26-30: Christ Lutheran Church | 5606 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; christlutheranyakima.com; Lori Murphy, 895-9037. “SonSurf Beach Bash VBS.” Meets 5-8 p.m., beginning with a light dinner. Preschool-sixth grade. Cost: Free.
June 26-30: Christian Life Center | 716 N. 40th Ave., Yakima; 248-2015; myclc.tv. “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid.” 7 p.m. Featuring the Heavenly Hands Puppet Team.
June 26-30: Shiloh Christian Center | 113 N. Pierce Ave., Yakima; call Patty at 594-7111. “Faith Mountain.” 6-8:15 p.m. Ages 3-6th grade. Free, but offering collected.
June 27-July 1: Holy Family Activities Center | 5313 Tieton Drive, Yakima (corner of 56th and Chestnut avenues); 966-0788. “Jonah and the Whale.” 9-11:30 a.m. Ages 4-fifth grade. Cost: $10, which includes lunch and one barbeque at the end of the week. Recommended registration date: June 15.
July 11-15: Mount Olive Lutheran Church | 7809 Tieton Drive, Yakima; mountoliveyakima.org; 966-2190. “Splish Splash!” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kindergarten-sixth grade; kindergarteners are done at noon. Free. Lunch provided.
July 31-Aug 4: Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church | 10203 W. Tieton Drive, Yakima; redeemeryakima.org; 248-6919. “One-of-a-Kind Zoo.” 5:30-8 p.m. Supper is from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by singing, lessons and crafts from 6:30-8 p.m. Free.
Aug. 1-4: Westpark Church and Academy | 3902 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 966-1632; diversityexcels.org. “PandaMania!: Where God Is Wild About You.” 9-11:30 a.m. Ages 4-10. $10 donation.
Aug. 1-5: Sun Valley Church | 2002 E. Mead Ave., Yakima; 965-6800; sunvalleychurch.net. Vacation Bible School. 9-11:30 a.m. Kids entering Kindergarten-fifth grade. Cost: $5 per family.
Aug. 2-4: Memorial Bible Church | 111 Old Stage Way, Yakima; contact Chris Kinman at 966-6500; mbcyakima.com. “The Mega Sports Camp: The Great Comeback.” 6-9 p.m. First-sixth graders. Focus on basketball and cheerleading. Cost: $40 per person.
Aug. 8-12: Zillah Church of the Nazarene | 203 Miles Drive, Zillah; zillahnazarene.org; Sarah Friedrich, 829-5338. “Pandamania.” Meets at 6 p.m. Four years-sixth grade. Cost: Free.
Check back regularly for updates!
June 19-23: Wiley Heights Covenant Church | 12504 Gilbert Road, Yakima; wileyheightscovenant.org; Sherrin Melcher, 966-2383. “Narnia: Through the Wardrobe.” Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Kindergarten-sixth grade. Free; daily offering encouraged.
June 20-24: Central Lutheran Church | 1604 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima; clcyakima.org; Nathan, 575-6490. “Splish Splash!” Meets 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 3 years through sixth grade; pre-registration strongly encouraged for preschoolers due to limited space. Cost: $10 before June 6; $15 after June 6.
June 20-24: First Presbyterian Church | 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; fpcyakima.com; Susie Woodin, 248-7940. “Pandamania!: Where God Is Wild About You.” Meets 8:45 a.m. to noon. Four years-fifth grade. Cost: $25 per child; $30 after June 13. $20 for new families. Free childcare and 3-year-old class provided for all VBS volunteers.
June 20-24: Mountainview Christian Fellowship | 7105 Alpine Way (corner of 72nd and Summitview avenues), Yakima; yakimafmc.org; contact Tabitha Darwood at 972-3723. “PandaMania!: Where God Is Wild About You.” 6-8 p.m. Children age 3-up to fifth grade. Younger children should be toilet-trained. Free.
June 20-24: Selah Covenant Church | 560 McGonagle Road, Selah; selahcov.com; Jewell Nelson, 697-4095. “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid.” Meets 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 4-11 years. Cost: Free. Registration deadline is June 20.
June 20-24:Westminster Presbyterian Church | 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westpress.org; Lisa Willey, 966-1900. “Summer Adventure Day Camp.” Meets 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays June 20-Aug. 19; sign up for one week or more. Two age groups: Kindergarten-first grade and second-fifth grade. Cost: $30 weekly for first child, add $20 for each sibling; $10 registration fee includes a T-shirt.
June 20-24: West Side Church | 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westsidechurch.info; 965-2800. West Side Soccer Camp. 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. A camp to help kids learn soccer skills and receive Bible messages. For kids who have completed Kindergarten and through fifth grade. Cost: $70 if registered by June 5; $80 after June 5. Fee includes a T-shirt.
June 26-30: Christ Lutheran Church | 5606 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; christlutheranyakima.com; Lori Murphy, 895-9037. “SonSurf Beach Bash VBS.” Meets 5-8 p.m., beginning with a light dinner. Preschool-sixth grade. Cost: Free.
June 26-30: Christian Life Center | 716 N. 40th Ave., Yakima; 248-2015; myclc.tv. “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid.” 7 p.m. Featuring the Heavenly Hands Puppet Team.
June 26-30: Shiloh Christian Center | 113 N. Pierce Ave., Yakima; call Patty at 594-7111. “Faith Mountain.” 6-8:15 p.m. Ages 3-6th grade. Free, but offering collected.
June 27-July 1: Holy Family Activities Center | 5313 Tieton Drive, Yakima (corner of 56th and Chestnut avenues); 966-0788. “Jonah and the Whale.” 9-11:30 a.m. Ages 4-fifth grade. Cost: $10, which includes lunch and one barbeque at the end of the week. Recommended registration date: June 15.
July 11-15: Mount Olive Lutheran Church | 7809 Tieton Drive, Yakima; mountoliveyakima.org; 966-2190. “Splish Splash!” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kindergarten-sixth grade; kindergarteners are done at noon. Free. Lunch provided.
July 31-Aug 4: Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church | 10203 W. Tieton Drive, Yakima; redeemeryakima.org; 248-6919. “One-of-a-Kind Zoo.” 5:30-8 p.m. Supper is from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by singing, lessons and crafts from 6:30-8 p.m. Free.
Aug. 1-4: Westpark Church and Academy | 3902 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 966-1632; diversityexcels.org. “PandaMania!: Where God Is Wild About You.” 9-11:30 a.m. Ages 4-10. $10 donation.
Aug. 1-5: Sun Valley Church | 2002 E. Mead Ave., Yakima; 965-6800; sunvalleychurch.net. Vacation Bible School. 9-11:30 a.m. Kids entering Kindergarten-fifth grade. Cost: $5 per family.
Aug. 2-4: Memorial Bible Church | 111 Old Stage Way, Yakima; contact Chris Kinman at 966-6500; mbcyakima.com. “The Mega Sports Camp: The Great Comeback.” 6-9 p.m. First-sixth graders. Focus on basketball and cheerleading. Cost: $40 per person.
Aug. 8-12: Zillah Church of the Nazarene | 203 Miles Drive, Zillah; zillahnazarene.org; Sarah Friedrich, 829-5338. “Pandamania.” Meets at 6 p.m. Four years-sixth grade. Cost: Free.
Aug. 8-12: Tieton Drive Bible Chapel | 4305 Tieton Drive, Yakima. “Amazing Science and Wonders.” Meets from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible teaching, hands-on experiments, singing, activities, food and fun. Lunch provided. For ages 5-12.
Vacation Bible School
May 20, 2010 by Robin Beckett
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At this summer’s lineup of vacation Bible camps, area churches are inviting families to sail the high seas, explore a rainforest and hang their hats at Saddle Ridge Ranch. Of course, the goal of each adventure is to learn about Jesus.
Note that many camps will meet in the evening and the whole family is encouraged to join in the fun. Of course, there are lots of traditional day camps as well.
Whichever adventure you choose, there’s sure to be lots of songs, skits, prayer and praise at each of the following programs. Advance registration is always appreciated.
JUNE 13-17
Shiloh Christian Church | 112 N. Pierce Ave., Yakima; Patty, 248-4609. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 6-8:15 p.m. Three years-sixth grade. Free; snacks provided.
Wiley Heights Covenant Church | 12504 Gilbert Road, Yakima; wileyheightscovenant.org; Sherrin Melcher, 966-2383 or 930-6227. “Going for Gold — Go for God.” Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m.; registration and free BBQ at 5:30 p.m. June 13. Kindergarten-sixth grade. Free; daily offering encouraged. Donations will be used to purchase bed nets to fight malaria in the African Congo.
JUNE 14-AUG. 19
Westminster Presbyterian Church | 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westpress.org; Lisa Willey, 966-1900. “Summer Adventure Day Camp.” Meets 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays June 14-Aug. 19, except July 5-8; sign up for one week or more. Kindergarten-fifth grade. Cost: $30 weekly for first child, add $20 for each sibling; $10 registration fee includes a T-shirt.
JUNE 20-24
Christ Lutheran Church | 5606 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; toolkit.thevbsplace.org/christlutheranyakima; Lori Murphy, 895-9037. “Baobab Blast.” Meets 5-8 p.m., beginning with a light dinner. Preschool-sixth grade. Cost: Free.
JUNE 21-25
Bible Baptist Church | Corner of Tibbling and Selah Loop Road, 2.5 miles north of the high school, Selah; selahbaptist.org; 697-8895. “I Love America.” Meets 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 5 years-seventh grade. Cost: Free. Bring pennies for the boys vs. girls offering competition.
First Presbyterian Church | 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; fpcyakima.com; Kathy Eaton or Susie Woodin, 248-7940. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Four years-fifth grade. Cost: $20 until June 15; $30 late registration. Free childcare and 3-year-old class provided for all VBS volunteers.
Highland Community Church | VBS meeting at Tieton Square in downtown Tieton; hcc-cowiche.org; Nikki Keller, 673-2585. “SonQuest Rainforest.” Meets 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. June 21. Ages 3 1/2 (born before 12/31/06) to seventh grade. Cost: Free. Interdenominational.
Selah Covenant Church | 560 McGonagle Road, Selah; selahcov.com; Jewell Nelson, 697-4095. “Egypt: Joseph from Prison to Palace.” Meets 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 4-11 years. Cost: Free.
Terrace Heights Baptist Church | 619 S. 41st St., Yakima; thbcyak.com; 248-1684. “Saddle Ridge Ranch.” Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., family dinner each night at 5:30 p.m. Whole family. Cost: Free. Online registration.
West Side Church | 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westsidechurch.info; Suzanne Dieker, 965-2800. “West Side Soccer Camp,” soccer day camp with Bible messages. Meets 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. First-fifth grade. Cost: $70 until June 6; $80 late registration.
JUNE 27-JULY 1
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church | 10203 W. Tieton Drive, Yakima; redeemeryakima.org; 248-6919. “Let’s Build an Ark.” Meets 5:30-8 p.m. All-ages family program includes supper, devotion, lesson and crafts.
JUNE 28-JULY 2
Central Lutheran Church | 1604 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima; centrallutheranyakima.org; Nathan, 575-6490. “Imagine!,” theme based on Ephesians 3:20. Meets 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pre-kindergarten through sixth grade; pre-registration strongly encouraged for preschoolers due to limited space. Cost: $10 donation; snack and lunch served daily.
JULY 26-30
Mountainview Christian Fellowship | Corner of 72nd and Summitview avenues, Yakima; yakimafmc.org; 966-5422. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 6-8 p.m. Three years-fifth grade.
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church | 4105 Richey Road, Yakima; sttimsyakima.org; 966-7370. “Galactic Blast.” Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Three years-sixth grade. Cost: $15 per child or $25 per family.
AUG. 2-6
Trinity Family Fellowship | 603 S. 13th Avenue, Yakima; trinityyakima.com; Christopher Ward, 248-9405. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 6-8 p.m. Ages four years-fifth grade. Cost: Free.
Westpark United Methodist | 3902 Summitview Ave., Yakima; diversityexcels.org; Michele Piguet, 966-1632. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Ages four years-fifth grade. Cost: $10 donation.
Zillah Church of the Nazarene | 203 Miles Drive, Zillah; zillahnazarene.org; Sarah Friedrich, 829-5338. “High Seas Expedition.” Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Four years-sixth grade. Cost: Free.
AUG. 9-13
Sun Valley Church | VBS held at Moxee Elementary, 528 E. Seattle Ave., Moxee; sunvalleychurch.net; 965-6800. Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Preschool-fifth grade. Cost: $5 at the door or register free at the Moxee Hop Festival booth.
Vacation Bible School
May 27, 2009 by Robin Beckett
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Crikey! Looks like friendly crocodiles are the backdrop for teaching kids about Christ at several of this summer’s local Bible camps. Other programs will visit the Old West, dig into Rome’s underground church and explore outer space. Sounds like a blast!
Whichever adventure you choose, there’s sure to be lots of songs, skits, prayer and praise at each of the following programs. Preregistration is always appreciated.
JUNE 14-18
WILEY HEIGHTS COVENANT CHURCH | 12504 Gilbert Road, Yakima. Sherrin Melcher: 966-2383. “The Old West”: Mosey through the imaginary town of Trinity. Meets 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 4 years-entering fifth grade. No charge. wileyheightscovenant.org
JUNE 22-26
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH | 20 Tibbling Road, Selah; 697-8895. “Down By The Sea.” Meets 7-8:15 p.m. Ages 5-12 years. No charge; penny drive. Popcorn, sno-cones daily; 100-foot ice cream sundae Friday. Prizes for bringing visitors. selahbaptist.org
CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH | 1604 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. Nathan Gerhart: 575-6490. Kelli Olsen: 877-7643. “Camp Lutherhaven: Restore!” Meets 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 4 years-entering sixth grade. Cost: $10 donation. Lunch and snack provided. Thursday evening program and ice cream social. Water play Friday. centrallutheranyakima.org
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima. Kathy Eaton: 248-7940, ext. 114. “Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.” Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 4 years-entering fifth grade. Cost: $20. fpcyakima.com
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH | VBS location is Tieton Square, Tieton. Nikki Keller: 673-2585. “Quest Camp: Son Rock.” Meets 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 3 1/2 years (born 2005)-entering seventh grade. No charge. hcc-cowiche.org
HOLY FAMILY PARISH | 5315 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 966-0788. “A Blast from the Past: Jesus as a Young Child.” Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: $10 parishioners, $20 non-parishioners. Preregistration required.
SELAH COVENANT CHURCH | 560 McGonagle Road, Selah; 697-6116. “Rome: Paul and the Underground Church.” Meets 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 4-11 years. No charge. selahcov.com
JULY 6-10
MOUNTAINVIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; 966-5422. “Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.” Meets 6-8 p.m. Pre-K through fifth grade. No charge.
MT. OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH | 7809 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 966-2190. “Camp Lutherhaven.” Meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entering kindergarten-seventh grade; kinders leave at noon. No charge.
TRINITY FAMILY FELLOWSHIP | 603 S. 13th Ave., Yakima; 248-9405. “Boomerang Express.” Meets from 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 4 years-entering fifth grade. No charge. trinityyakima.com
JULY 13-16
SUN VALLEY CHURCH | 103 S. Third St., suite 200, Yakima. Bryan Pichura: 965-6800. “Hidden Treasure.” Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 4 years-entering sixth grade. No charge. sunvalleychurch.net
JULY 13-17
CALVARY CHAPEL YAKIMA VALLEY | 1021 S. 40th Ave., Suite No. 7, Yakima. Tom Morris: 249-1464. “Operation Space: A Close Encounter with God’s Word.” Meets 9:30 a.m. to noon. Ages 4-12 years. No charge. ccyakimavalley.com
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 966-1900. “Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.” Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 4 years-entering fifth grade. Cost: $15 for one child, $25 family. westpress.org
YAKIMA FOURSQUARE CHURCH | 700 N. 40th Ave., Yakima. Susan: 575-1490. “Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.” Meets 9 a.m. to noon. Entering K-third grade. Cost: $10; preregistration required. yakimafoursquare.org
JULY 19-23
WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | 14 N. 48th Ave., Yakima; 966-2370. “Rome: Paul and the Underground Church.” Meets 6-8:30 p.m., includes dinner. Families are encouraged to attend together. Ages 4 years-entering sixth grade. No charge.
AUG. 2-6
SUMMITVIEW CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH | 6711 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 966-1630. “Creation Celebration.” Meets 6-8 p.m. Free, all-ages family event with a lite supper served from 6-6:30 p.m.
AUG. 3-7
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH | 91 Wernex Loop, Selah. Lisa Ulstad: 453-8450. “Camp Lutherhaven.” Meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and snack provided. Kindergarten-sixth grade. No charge. peacelutheranselah.org
WESTPARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | 3902 Summitview Ave., Yakima. Michele Piguet: 966-1632. “Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.” Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Ages 4-11 years. Cost: $10 donation per child.
AUG. 17-20
NACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 210 E. Second St., P.O. Box 246, Naches; 653-2527. “Crocodile Rock: A Journey through the Holy Land.” Meets 6:15-8:30 p.m. No charge.
