The themes for the week vary and may bring to mind a rushing rapids, or deep-sea diving, or spinning disco balls.
But the underlying purpose behind them all is much the same: Bring children together to learn more about God.
Area congregations have Vacation Bible School planned throughout the summer, with Bible stories, games, crafts and snacks planned for children.
Here’s where to find the action.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Programs are free unless otherwise specified.
Outlook Christian Church, where “Choose Your Own Adventure Week” runs from 6-8 p.m. June 10-13 at 6531 N. County Road 600W, McCordsville. Children can choose between the art, sports and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) track for the week. Ages 4 years through fifth grade (based on fall 2024 grade). Cost is $10 per child (cap of $30 per family); scholarships are available. Information: outlookchurch.org
Brandywine Community Church, 6-8 p.m. June 17-21 at 1551 E. New Road, Greenfield. Ages 3 years through fifth grade. Theme: “Start the Party: Celebrate the Good News.” Information/registration: brandywinechurch.org/events (select “VBS”).
Brookville Road Community Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 17-20 at 7480 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine. Ages 4 years through exiting fourth grade. Theme: “Scuba: Diving Into Friendship with God.” Information/registration: www. brookvilleroad.cc/children (scroll down to “Vacation Bible School”).
Hancock Reformed Baptist Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 24-28 at 944 E. Davis Road, Greenfield. Theme: “The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation.” Information: 317-462-6722
Calvary Baptist Church, 8:30-11 a.m. July 8-12 at 1450 W. Main St., Greenfield. Pre-K through sixth grade. Theme: “Breaker Rock Beach.” Information/registration: cbcgreenfield.org
Trinity Park Church, 6-8:30 p.m. July 8-11 at 207 W. Park Ave., Greenfield. Information: trinitypark.net
Zion Lutheran Church, 6-8:30 p.m. July 8-11 at 6513 W. CR 300S, New Palestine. Theme: “Scuba: Diving Into Friendship with God.” Information: 317-861-5544, www.zionnewpal.org/event/vbs-2024-diving-into-friendship
Heather Hills Baptist Church, July 14-18 at 1421 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis (Cumberland area).Information: 317-894-7474, heatherhills.org
Park Chapel Christian Church, 6-8 p.m. July 14-18 at 1176 E. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. Theme: “Breaker Rock Beach: God’s Rock-Solid Truth in a World of Shifting Sands.” Ages 3 years through sixth grade. Information: parkchapel.org/kids (scroll to “VBS 2024”)
New Palestine United Methodist Church, 9-11:30 a.m. July 15-19 at 3565 S. CR 500W, New Palestine. Theme: “Camp Firelight.” Registration available soon at npumc.com.
Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 6-8 p.m. July 15-19 at 1202 E. Fifth St., Greenfield. Ages 2-12. Theme: “5 Knights with Jesus.” Information: 317-468-3306, 765-524-2275, apcgi.org
Mohawk United Methodist Church, 6-8 p.m. July 15-19 at 2045 W. County Road 400N, Greenfield. Kid-friendly meal available for children and their families at 5:30 p.m. Theme: “Camp Firelight: A Summer Camp Adventure with God.”
Fortville Christian Church, where Kids Camp runs from 6:15-8:30 p.m. July 22-26 at 9450 N. County Road 200W, Fortville. For children 4 years old (potty-trained) through those who’ve just finished fifth grade. Theme: “Start the Party: Celebrate the Good News.” Program at 7:45 p.m. July 26. Information: 317-485-4934 or fortvillechristian.com
Fortville Church of the Nazarene, 6-8:30 p.m. July 22-26 at 701 S. Maple St,. Fortville. Ages 3 years (potty trained) to incoming sixth-graders. Theme: “Scuba: Diving Into Friendship with God.” Information: fortvillenazarene.org/events, 317-485-6443
Add your church’s information to this list by sending email to [email protected] with “VBS” in the subject line.
