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.

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.