Summer at church

Rochelle Feil

Jun. 5, 2009 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- North Central Washington churches are again providing a summer's worth of children's vacation Bible schools and camps.

Here are the camps submitted by local churches. Other vacation Bible schools and camps will be listed in the weekly Articles of Faith section as they are announced.

WENATCHEE

--Blast Off! Mission Possible -- With God ALL things are possible!

Who: Ages 4 through fifth grade

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 16-19

Where: First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington St.

Activities: Space-themed activities

Cost: Free

Information and registration: Alicia Dawson at 663-1607 or www.first umchurch.org/vbs2009.html

--Boomerang Express

Who: Ages 5 to 11

When: 6 to 8 :30 p.m. July 13-17

Where: Valley Community Church, 333 Ohme Garden Road

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 663-8808, 885-0352, www.vccwenatchee.net

--SonRock Kids Camp

Who: Kindergarten through fifth grade

When: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 22-26

Where: First Presbyterian Church of Wenatchee, 1400 S. Miller St.

Cost: $5 suggested donation

Information and registration: fpcw.org, 663-1187, advance registration preferred

--GADGET's Garage (God's Always Doing Great, Exciting Things)

Who: Ages 3 through sixth grade

When: 9 to 11:45 a.m. June 22-25

Where: St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School, 312 Palouse St.

Cost: $5

Information and registration: 662-8790

--Grace Lutheran Arts Festival

Who: Kindergarten through fifth grade

When: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3-7

Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington St.

Activities: Music, crafts, dance

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 663-2189

--Boomerang Express

Who: Kindergarten through sixth grade

When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 20-24

Where: Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church, 650 Crawford St.

Activities: Australian-themed activities

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 663-4868

--Polar Extreme

Who: Ages 4 through sixth grade

When: 9 a.m. to noon July 27-30, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 31

Where: Lincoln Park Baptist Church, 286 Crawford St.

Activities: Bible stories, refreshments, games, skits, crafts

Cost: Free

Information: 662-5500

--Crocodile Dock

Who: Ages 4 and older

When: 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 15-19

Where: Stemilt Hill Community Church, intersection of Stemilt Hill and Joe Miller roads

Activities: Crafts, games, treats, singing and Bible lessons

Cost: Free

Information and registration: Pastor Gordy Goodwin at 663-3620

EAST WENATCHEE

--Crocodile Dock

Who: Ages 4 through fifth grade

When: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 10-14

Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 171 Eastmont Ave.

Activities: Music, crafts, games, snacks and Bible stories

Cost: Free, offerings for support missions will be accepted

Information and registration: 884-7623, advance registration requested

--Wild Wood Forest

Who: Ages 5 to 11

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 15-19

Where: Calvary Chapel Fellowship Church, 2200 N. Baker St.

Activities: Interactive learning and discovery of God

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 888-7771, register by Monday

--SonRock Kids Camp

Who: Ages 4 through sixth grade

When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 13-17

Where: Eastmont Baptist Church, 400 S. Kentucky Ave.

Activities: Music, crafts, Bible stories, games and snacks

Note: At 5 p.m. July 18, children will give a performance. Barbecue will follow.

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 884-6813

--SonRock Kids Camp

Who: Ages 4-10

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 15-19

Where: Columbia Grove Covenant Church's Field of Dreams, 333 9th St. N.E.

Activities: Songs, skits, crafts, games and learning about God's love

Cost: Free, donations accepted

Information and registration: 860-4001, www.columbiagrove.org, advance registration required

--Discovery Canyon: Explore the Wonders of the Word!

Who: Ages 3 through fifth grade

When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 3-5

Where: Celebration Lutheran Church, 801 8th St. N.E.

Activities: Singing, Bible stories, games, crafts and a meal

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 884-3817, advance registration recommended

--High Power Soccer

Who: Ages 5 to 10

When: 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 22-26

Where: East Wenatchee First Baptist Church, 1700 Grant Road

Cost: Free, donations accepted

Information and registration: 884-4530

--Seaside with the Savior, Learning to be Jesus' Disciples

Who: Ages 3 through fifth grade

When: 6-8 p.m. July 27-31

Where: Calvary Crossroads Church, 65 23rd St. N.E.

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 884-9160, info@calvarycross roads.com, www.calvarycross roads.com

--F.R.O.G. -- Fully Rely on God

Who: Ages 4-11

When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 6-10

Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, 850 N. James St.

Activities: Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Bible study activities, games, music and crafts will follow.

Cost: Free, donations accepted

Information and registration: 884-4508, www.umctrinity.net, advance registration recommended

ENTIAT

--Crocodile Dock

Who: Kindergarten through fifth grade

When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 3-7

Where: Entiat Friends Church, 2848 Entiat River Road

Activities: Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., activities to follow

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 784-7711 or 784-1342

CASHMERE

--Cashmere Ecumenical Vacation Bible School

Who: Ages 5 through sixth grade, middle school and high school students

When and where: July 13-17; children ages 5 through sixth grade meet 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church at Vine and Elberta streets; middle school and high school students meet 7 to 9 p.m. at Cashmere Presbyterian Church, 303 Maple St.

Activities: Music, crafts, snacks, fun and fellowship

Cost: Free

Note: Cashmere churches involved include Grace Lutheran, St. James Episcopal, Cashmere United Methodist, Monitor United Methodist and Cashmere Presbyterian. College students from Maple Valley Presbyterian and their youth pastor will lead the young children's program.

Information and registration: 782-2431

DRYDEN

--SonRock Kids Camp

Who: Kindergarten through fifth grade

When: 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 22-26

Where: Mid-Valley Baptist Church, 1 Frontage Road

Activities: Bible stories, music, crafts, games, skits and snacks

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 782-3310, advance registration preferred

HAVILLAH

--GADGET's Garage with Gizmo the gadget guy

Who: Age 3 to adult

When: 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 13-17

Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1608 Havillah Road

Activities: Bible storytelling, games, snacks, crafts and singing

Cost: Free

Information and registration: Sandy Sutton, 485-2223

LEAVENWORTH

--"Camp E.D.G.E. (Experience and Discover God Everywhere)"

Who: Kindergarten through fifth grade

When: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3-6

Where: Community United Methodist Church, 418 Evans St.

Activities: Crafts, songs, games, science experiments and Bible stories

Cost: Free, donations accepted

Information and registration: 548-2499, advance registration preferred

--Crocodile Dock

Who: Kindergarten through fifth grade

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26

Where: Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive

Activities: Include "gator games, crawfish crafts and missions, dockside drive-in, Bible bayou and snack shack."

Cost: Free

Information and registration: 548-5292, www.lcn.org, advance registration recommended

LOOMIS

--African Safari

Who: Ages 3 (with an adult) through sixth grade

When: 8:45 a.m. to noon June 15-19

Where: Loomis Community Church, Palmer Avenue

Activities: African-themed songs, games, crafts, snacks and lessons

Cost: Free

Information and registration or to arrange ride: 223-3802 or 223-3542

OMAK

--SonRock Kids Camp

Who: Ages 4 through fifth grade

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 15-19

Where: Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, at Riverside and Locust streets

Cost: Free, $7 T-shirt purchase optional

Information and registration: 826-2061

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