The weather's getting warmer and it's time to think: VBS!!! Here's a preliminary list of programs I know of in the southern Dayton suburbs. Some listings have only partial information, but I will continue to update throughout the summer as I get more information!
If you know of other VBS programs that are not listed, please let me know!! Thanks!
If you know of other VBS programs that are not listed, please let me know!! Thanks!
June 9-13:
Washington Heights Baptist (Far Hills, south of Rahn)
Theme: International Spy Academy: Agents for the One True God
Time: 9:00-11:45 a.m.
Website: http://www.whbc.org/media/VBS_Registration_14.pdf
Website: http://www.whbc.org/media/VBS_Registration_14.pdf
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Fairmont Presbyterian (Far Hills & Foxridge, Kettering)
Theme: Gangway to Galilee: Amazing God Adventures
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Website: Contact Rachel Boden at rboden@fairmontchurch.org (299-3539) for more information.
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Grand Heights Baptist Church (Fairborn)
Theme: International Spy Academy: Agents for the One True God
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://answersvbs.com/vbs/grandheights1/
June 16-20:
South Dayton Presbyterian Church (Alex-Bell b/tw Clyo & Bigger)
Theme: Faith Expedition: God's Treasure Revealed
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Website: http://www.southdaytonpca.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=212:2014-vbs&catid=47:esl&Itemid=50
Centerville Community Church (10688 Dayton-Lebanon Pike, off Route 48)
Theme: SonTreasure Island
Time: M-Th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Program @ 6:30 p.m.)
Website: http://www.centervillecommunity.org/form.php?pageID=69
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran (Alex-Bell & Munger Rd.)
Theme: Up & Away!
**Dates: M-Th, June 16-19,
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., Family Program: Thurs, June 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Website/Registration: Contact Sharon Epp at the church (434-9422), space is limited so call early!
June 23-27:
Mt. Zion Community (428 Shepherd Rd., Beavercreek/Xenia)
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/mountzion2014/gpgs/Home.aspx
Cost: Free, but if you would like to purchase one, VBS t-shirts can be purchased for $5
July 7-11:
Normandy United Methodist (Alex-Bell near Paragon Rd.)
Theme: Workshop of Wonders: Imagine & Build with God
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://2014.cokesburyvbs.com/normandychurch
Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church (22 S. Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek)
Theme: Space Probe: Seek Out the Lord of the Universe
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://daytonopc.org/home/
July 14-18:
Ascension Church of Kettering (2025 Woodman Dr.)
Theme: TBD
*Dates: M-Th, July 14-17
Time: 8:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Website: Parish Office: (937) 253-5171
* Cost: TDB
South Dayton Presbyterian Church (Alex-Bell b/tw Clyo & Bigger)
Theme: Faith Expedition: God's Treasure Revealed
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Website: http://www.southdaytonpca.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=212:2014-vbs&catid=47:esl&Itemid=50
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Centerville Community Church (10688 Dayton-Lebanon Pike, off Route 48)
Theme: SonTreasure Island
Time: M-Th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Program @ 6:30 p.m.)
Website: http://www.centervillecommunity.org/form.php?pageID=69
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Lebanon Presbyterian (Route 48 & East Street)
Theme: Wilderness Escape
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran (Alex-Bell & Munger Rd.)
Theme: Up & Away!
**Dates: M-Th, June 16-19,
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., Family Program: Thurs, June 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Website/Registration: Contact Sharon Epp at the church (434-9422), space is limited so call early!
June 23-27:
Mt. Zion Community (428 Shepherd Rd., Beavercreek/Xenia)
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/mountzion2014/gpgs/Home.aspx
Cost: Free, but if you would like to purchase one, VBS t-shirts can be purchased for $5
July 7-11:
Normandy United Methodist (Alex-Bell near Paragon Rd.)
Theme: Workshop of Wonders: Imagine & Build with God
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://2014.cokesburyvbs.com/normandychurch
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Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church (22 S. Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek)
Theme: Space Probe: Seek Out the Lord of the Universe
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://daytonopc.org/home/
July 14-18:
Ascension Church of Kettering (2025 Woodman Dr.)
Theme: TBD
*Dates: M-Th, July 14-17
Time: 8:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Website: Parish Office: (937) 253-5171
* Cost: TDB
July 21-25:
Emmanuel Lutheran (Wilmington Pike & Rahn)
Theme: J.C.'s Rockin' Road Trip
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: https://emmanuellc.ctsmemberconnect.net/home-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=39296
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***Corrected date***Southminster Presbyterian Church (Far Hills & Alex - Bell)
Theme: Workshop of Wonders: Imagine & Build with God
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://2014.cokesburyvbs.com/sminster
*Cost: $10/ child and includes a t-shirt and Bible Buddies. Music CD’s are $10 and can be pre-ordered at the end of the registration form. Online registration open for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade at sminster.com
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Faircreek Church (2400 Faircreek Ridge, Fairborn)
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Website: http://www.faircreek.org/ Click on the VBS picture on the home page (you will need to create an account for yourself and your children) or contact Sharlene Trout, (937) 879-1598 x 206, strout@faircreek.org
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St. Albert the Great Catholic Church (Dorothy Lane & Far Hills)
Theme: ???
*Time: M, T, Th, F: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.stalbertthegreat.net/index.php/slideshow/religious-education/vacation-bible-school/
* Cost: $30/child
Ages: 4 yrs - 10 yrs
July 28 - August 1:
St. George's Episcopal Church (Far Hills, just south of Rahn Rd.)
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Time: 9:00 a.m - noon
Website: http://stgeorgesdayton.org/article/vbs-2014-weird-animals/
Cost: FREE
Ages: 3yrs - 5th grade
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Covenant Presbyterian Church (415 N. Main Street, Springboro)
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Website: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/2014/gpgs/Home.aspx
EVENING PROGRAMS:
Corinth Presbyterian Church
*Dates: Sundays, June 8, 15, 22, & 29
Time: 3:45 - 6:30 p.m.
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
Website: http://cometocorinth.com/2014/04/everywhere-fun-fair-corinth-2014-vbs/#.U3yz1JVOXcs
Epiphany Lutheran Church (Far Hills between Whipp & Alex-Bell)
Dates: June 9-13
*Time: Monday, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.; Tues - Friday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Gangway to Galilee!
Website: http://www.epiphanydayton.org/index.php/news-a-events/upcoming-events-a-registrations/221-vacation-bible-school
Sugarcreek Presbyterian Church (Wilmington Pike & Bigger Rd.)
Dates: June 9-13, 6-8:30 p.m.
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
*Cost: $7/child
Lutheran Church of Our Savior (Oakwood)
Theme: Workshop of Wonders
*Dates: M-Th, June 16-19
Time: 5:30 - 8:15 p.m. (dinner @ 5:30 p.m.)
Website: https://2014.cokesburyvbs.com/lcos/register
Lutheran Church of Our Savior (Oakwood)
Theme: Workshop of Wonders
*Dates: M-Th, June 16-19
Time: 5:30 - 8:15 p.m. (dinner @ 5:30 p.m.)
Website: https://2014.cokesburyvbs.com/lcos/register
Belmont United Methodist Church (2701 S Smithville Rd)
Dates: June 16-20, 6 - 8 p.m.
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Church of the Cross United Methodist (3121 Wilmington Pike, Kettering)
Date: June 16-20, 6:15 - 8:45 p.m.
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Website: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/cotc/gpgs/Home.aspx
Parkview Church of the Nazarene (4701 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering)
*Date: Tues-Sun, June 17-22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Website: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/parkviewnaz/gpgs/home.aspx
Parkview Church of the Nazarene (4701 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering)
*Date: Tues-Sun, June 17-22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind!
Website: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/parkviewnaz/gpgs/home.aspx
Grace Baptist Church of Kettering (2901 Galewood St.)
Date: Sun-Fri, June 22 - 27, 6:15 - 9:00 p.m.
Theme: International Spy Academy: Agents for the One True God
Website: http://www.gracebaptistofkettering.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=204
St. Andrew United Methodist Church (N. Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek)
Date: June 23 - 26, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
Website: http://www.standrewumchurch.net/ministries/childrens-ministries/vacation-bible-school.html
Grace Vineyard Church (1100 Watervliet Ave. in Belmont)
Date: June 23-27, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Theme: VBS Scavenger Hunt 2014
Website: http://www.gracevineyard.org/home/daytontakesflight
Apex Community Church (Kettering Campus, 5200 Far Hills Ave.)
Date: July 7-10, 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Theme: Wilderness Escape
Website: http://www.apexcommunity.org/#/kids-students/vbs
Dayton Avenue Baptist Church
Dates: Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 18, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Agency D3
Website: http://www.daytonave.org/index.php/events/vbs/
First Baptist Church of Kettering (3939 Swigart Road)
Date: July 21 - 25, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Theme: Agency D3: Discover, Decide, Defend
Website: http://www.fbckettering.org/site/ministry/vbs-2014
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Oakwood)
Website:
*Cost:
*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!
Southminster's VBS is July 21 - 25, 9 am to noon, NOT July 7th as you have here. Online registration open for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade at sminster.com (from Barb, Director of Children's Ministries)
ReplyDeleteMy apologies, Barb! I've made the correction!
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