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Bible/religious camps

Bible and religious summer camps for kids in the Rochester, NY area.

August Beach Party Bible School
Victor United Methodist
106 E. Main Street
Victor, NY 14564
We invite children 4 years and up to ride the wave of God's love at our summer Vacation Bible School, Beach Party: Surfin' through the scriptures. One week in mid-August, from 9:30-11:30 am. This program is a celebration of God's love and a chance for children to learn new Beach Be-Attitudes. Each lesson will be supported with Bible stories, songs, crafts, games and healthy snacks. Donation of $5 per child is encouraged. Please pre-register by calling 585-924-2621. Questions, contact bensink@rochester.rr.com.

 

Amanda Rose Belmont Dance for Joy Studio/Yahweh Ballet
80 Rockwood Place
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 442-7196
Email: danceforjoy@frontiernet.net

Bringing glory to God and joy to our souls through excellence in Christian dance education and ministry, emphasizing classical ballet. Summer ballet instruction for all levels to master. Also offering modern, Irish, expressive worship and flags, and Wee Ballet and Pre Ballet camps July 14-18 and July 28-Aug. 1.

 

Summer's Best Two Weeks
Parkminster Presbyterian Church
2710 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624
585-247-2424
For registration information and forms please contact us at sbtwparkminster@gmail.com or go to www.parkminster.org and look under “Summer's Best Two Weeks.” Full-day Camp Program is for ages 7 to 13 (must have completed 1st grade and not yet entered 8th grade). Prices are $185 for first child, and $165 for remaining siblings.
Date/Time: Camp is usually held mid-late July, Monday through Friday, full days - 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
Activities: A variety of sports, competitions, games, an overnight, crafts, Bible study, and more.
Half-day Munchkins Program is for ages 4 (by January 31st) to 6. $25 per child. Monday through Friday, half days - 9 to 11:30 AM. Activities: Games, crafts, snacks, Bible story, and more. For Munchkins program contact Debbie McClurg parkminster@frontiernet.net or by phone at 247-2424.

 

Vacation Bible School
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
2415 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624
585-247-7824
lcosrochester@juno.com
For ages 4 – 6th grade. Cost is $5 per child or $10 per family to cover the cost of light dinner served each evening at 6pm. 6pm – 8pm.

 

Veggie Town Values
Ionia Methodist Church
2120 Elton Road
Ionia, NY 14475
585-657-4475/585-624-4695
Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 to 11 in a week-long program full of Veggie Town fun. Veggie Tales is a series that teaches kids timeless values like honesty, kindness, and forgiveness in a delightfully wacky way. Veggie Town Values VBS teaches life lessons without ever being preachy. It is open and FREE to the community. 9am-12pm. Call in spring to find out which week VBS is being held.

 

Vacation Bible Camp
St. Helen Church
310 Hinchey Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
585-235-8018
rsthelen@dor.org
One week each summer. 9am-12pm. Approximate ages 6-12, cost= $15.

 

(If you belong to a camp organization and wish to submit a camp listing, please email the details to suggestions@kidsoutandabout.com.)

You can find Vacation Bible School camps in the greater Rochester area by going to http://www.myvbs.com and searching for New York State, then Rochester (or your own town).