Happy summer, everyone! It's VBS time!! Here's a preliminary list of programs I know of in the southern Dayton suburbs. I will update as I get more information!
June 10-14:
Washington Heights Baptist (Far Hills, south of Rahn)
Theme: Kingdom Chronicles: Standing Strong in the Battle for Truth
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Website: http://www.whbc.org/media/VBS_Registration.pdf
Website: http://www.whbc.org/media/VBS_Registration.pdf
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Lebanon Presbyterian (Route 48 & East Street)
Theme: Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://lebanonpresbyterian.org/~lebanonp/vacation-bible-school.php
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Greenmont Oak Park Community Church (Woodman, south of Patterson)
Theme: Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
Time: M, T, Th, Fri: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (please bring a sack lunch - drinks will be provided)
Wednesday: Family Night, 5:30 - 8 p.m. -- a light dinner will be provided
*Cost: $6/child; $12/family
Website: http://www.greenmontoakpark.com/ee/index.php/home/events
Registration form can be found on Page 3 of the May 12 newsletter: http://www.greenmontoakpark.com/ee/images/uploads/Chimes_New_Publish_May_12,_2013.pdf
You may also register by phone by calling 252-6705, press 0 to speak to the church office.
June 17-21:
Centerville Community Church (10688 Dayton-Lebanon Pike, off Route 48)
Theme: SonWest Roundup
Time: M-Th, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Family Program & Ice Cream Social, Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Website: http://www.centervillecommunity.org/#/news-events/vbs-sign-up
Zion Lutheran (Alex-Bell & Munger Rd.)
Theme: Fiesta
**Dates: June 17 - 20 (no VBS on Friday)
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Website: http://www.zionelc.org/ - Please email zionelc@ameritech.net with your home address and request for VBS registration form. Contact the church for details and registration information you can call 937-434-9422.
June 24-28:
Mt. Zion Community (428 Shepherd Rd., Xenia [Beavercreek Twp.])
Theme: Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong For God!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://www.mountzionchurch.org/children.htm
Dorothy Lane American Baptist Church
Theme: Rocky Point Lighthouse: Where Kids Shine God's Light
Time: June 25 - 28 (Tuesday - Friday), 9:00 a.m. - noon; Sunday, June 30: 11:00 a.m. - noon
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/539527072778382/
* Cost: $5/child; $10/family
July 8-12:
Fairmont Presbyterian (Far Hills & Foxridge)
Theme: Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Website: http://fairmontchurch.org/vbs.html
* Cost: $5/child
(Every family that is pre-registered by July 5 will receive a complimentary VBS Celebration Music CD.)
July 15-19:
Normandy United Methodist (Alex-Bell near Paragon Rd.)
Theme: Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong For God!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://www.normandyumc.org/index.php?q=content/2013vacationbibleschool
Southminster Presbyterian Church (Far Hills & Alex - Bell)
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://2013.cokesburyvbs.com/sminster
Ascension Church of Kettering (2025 Woodman Dr.)
Theme: SonWest Roundup
Time: 8:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Website: http://www.ascensionkettering.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/registration-form-2013.pdf
* Cost: $15/camper ($45/family max.)
Centerville Community Church (10688 Dayton-Lebanon Pike, off Route 48)
Theme: SonWest Roundup
Time: M-Th, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Family Program & Ice Cream Social, Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Website: http://www.centervillecommunity.org/#/news-events/vbs-sign-up
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Zion Lutheran (Alex-Bell & Munger Rd.)
Theme: Fiesta
**Dates: June 17 - 20 (no VBS on Friday)
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Website: http://www.zionelc.org/ - Please email zionelc@ameritech.net with your home address and request for VBS registration form. Contact the church for details and registration information you can call 937-434-9422.
June 24-28:
Mt. Zion Community (428 Shepherd Rd., Xenia [Beavercreek Twp.])
Theme: Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong For God!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://www.mountzionchurch.org/children.htm
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Dorothy Lane American Baptist Church
Theme: Rocky Point Lighthouse: Where Kids Shine God's Light
Time: June 25 - 28 (Tuesday - Friday), 9:00 a.m. - noon; Sunday, June 30: 11:00 a.m. - noon
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/539527072778382/
* Cost: $5/child; $10/family
July 8-12:
Fairmont Presbyterian (Far Hills & Foxridge)
Theme: Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Website: http://fairmontchurch.org/vbs.html
* Cost: $5/child
(Every family that is pre-registered by July 5 will receive a complimentary VBS Celebration Music CD.)
July 15-19:
Normandy United Methodist (Alex-Bell near Paragon Rd.)
Theme: Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong For God!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://www.normandyumc.org/index.php?q=content/2013vacationbibleschool
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Southminster Presbyterian Church (Far Hills & Alex - Bell)
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://2013.cokesburyvbs.com/sminster
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Ascension Church of Kettering (2025 Woodman Dr.)
Theme: SonWest Roundup
Time: 8:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Website: http://www.ascensionkettering.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/registration-form-2013.pdf
* Cost: $15/camper ($45/family max.)
July 22-26:
Emmanuel Lutheran (Wilmington Pike & Rahn)
Theme: Cartoon Explosion: Alive in Christ
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://emmanuellc.ctsmemberconnect.net/home-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=39296
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St. George Episcopal Church (Far Hills, near Rahn)
Theme: Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong For God!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
* Cost: $5/child; $15 family max.
Website: http://stgeorgesdayton.org/article/vacation-bible-school/
July 29 - August 3:
Coventant Presbyterian Church (415 N. Main Street, Springboro)
Theme: Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong For God!
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Website: http://www.covenantspringboro.com/vbs.html
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St. Albert the Great Catholic Church (Dorothy Lane & Far Hills)
Theme: ???
Time: M, T, Th, & Fri: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.; Family Night: Wed, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.stalbertthegreat.net/index.php/slideshow/religious-education/vacation-bible-school/
* Cost: $30/ child
EVENING PROGRAMS:
Good Shepherd Lutheran (Stroop & Ackerman) - Summer Dinner Series (for the whole family)
Dates: Wednesdays -- June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, & July 3, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Epiphany Lutheran Church (Far Hills between Whipp & Alex-Bell)
Dates: June 10-14
Time: Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; Tues - Friday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Tell It On the Mountain Where Jesus Christ Is Lord
Website: http://www.epiphanydayton.org/
Dates: Wednesdays -- June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, & July 3, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Epiphany Lutheran Church (Far Hills between Whipp & Alex-Bell)
Dates: June 10-14
Time: Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; Tues - Friday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Tell It On the Mountain Where Jesus Christ Is Lord
Website: http://www.epiphanydayton.org/
Sugarcreek Presbyterian Church (Wilmington Pike & Bigger Rd.)
Dates: June 10-14, 6-8:30 p.m.
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
*Cost: $7/child
Belmont United Methodist Church (2701 S Smithville Rd)
Dates: June 17 -21, 6 - 8 p.m.
Theme: Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
Website: http://bumcdayton.org/Children.html
Church of the Cross United Methodist (3121 Wilmington Pike, Kettering)
Date: June 17-21, 6:15 - 8:45 p.m.
Theme: Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong For God!
Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church (2841 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering)
Date: July 14 - 18, 6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Theme: Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong For God!
Grace Baptist Church of Kettering (2901 Galewood St.)
Date: July 21 - 26, 6:15 - 9:00 p.m.
Theme: Kingdom Chronicles: Standing Strong in the Battle for Truth
Website: http://gracebaptistofkettering.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=181
Harmony Creek Church (5280 Bigger Road)
Date: July 22-25, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
Website: http://www.harmonycreekchurch.org/public/ministry/spiritual-formation/childrens-programs/vacation-bible-school/
* Cost: $15/child ($35/family max.)
First Baptist Church of Kettering (3939 Swigart Road)
Date: July 22 - 26, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Theme: Colossal Coaster World
Website: http://www.fbckettering.org/site/events/vacation-bible-school-2013
Moraine City First Church of God (5867 Springboro Pike)
Date: July 22 - 26, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Theme: The Mighty God: God Leads Moses and Me
Website: http://www.morainecityfirstchurchofgod.com/event/vacation-bible-school-2013/
Parkview Church of the Nazarene (4701 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering)
Date: July 30 - Aug. 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: God's Backyard Bible Camp
Website: http://www.parkviewnaz.org/index.php/component/content/article/7-news/104-vbs-gods-backyard-bible-camp
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Oakwood) - Aug. 4 - 8, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.stpauls-dayton.org/vbs-registration
Date: July 30 - Aug. 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: God's Backyard Bible Camp
Website: http://www.parkviewnaz.org/index.php/component/content/article/7-news/104-vbs-gods-backyard-bible-camp
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Oakwood) - Aug. 4 - 8, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.stpauls-dayton.org/vbs-registration
*Cost: $10/child; $20/family
*Programs are usually free, but some may charge registration. Please check with the church if you are unsure from the information given on their website.
I'll update as I find other programs. If you know of one that isn't listed, please let me know in the comments below or on my Facebook page (I'll post a link to this page). Thanks!
