Kids across the state attended Vacation Bible Schools last week, that time of discipleship wrapped in fun. I looked forward to VBS each year, saving my pennies all year long to ensure the girls beat the boys in the annual penny collection at my church which was then donated to a ministry in need. 

 

Vacation Bible Schools and Church Camps are found throughout the country but are most prevalent in the Bible Belt of the South. If you missed sending your children last week, there are many more opportunities this summer. 

 

Check out the yard signs as you go down the road; church members often heavily promote their children’s programs, implementing the Great Commission for our youngest citizens. Check out church signs and newsletters. Ask around. But make sure to utilize these offerings from churches. Vacation Bible Schools are generally free as are some of the summer camps (check out Journey Church in Pineville’s 100% free One-Day Full Summer Camp). Some summer camps have minimal costs or provide scholarships. Call individual churches for more info. 

 

Their sincerest desire is to help your child grow in the knowledge of the Lord while providing fun and meaningful activities. 

 

Here is a partial list of Vacation Bible Schools and Church Camps in Central Louisiana. 

 

June 9-12 Christway Church VBS, Bentley. 5:30-8 PM (K-6th grade)

 

June 10-14 First Baptist Church of Pollock VBS, Pollock. 5-8 PM (K-5th grade)

 

June 10-14 New Prospect Baptist Church VBS, Dry Prong. 6-8:30 PM (3 years-5th grade)

June 16-19: Kingsville Baptist Church Children’s Camp, Pineville @Tall Timbers (1st and 2nd grade 7:45-5:30; 3rd-6th grade overnight)  

 

June 17-19 Atlanta Baptist Church VBS, Atlanta. 6-8:30 PM 

 

June 17-21 Hebron Baptist Church VBS, Dry Prong. 5:30-8:30 PM (3 years-6th grade)

 

June 17-21: Liberty Christian Church VBS, Colfax. 6-8 PM (all ages)

 

June 24-26 Full Armor of God VBS, Pineville.

 6-8 PM (PreK-6th grade)

 

June 24-27 First United Methodist Church VBS, Alexandria. 5:30-8:30 PM (K-5th grade)

 

June 24-27 Northside Baptist Church VBS, Montgomery. 6-8:30 PM 

 

June 24-27 River Outreach Church VBS, Pineville (3rd-6th grade)

 

June 24-28: Pineville First United Methodist Church VBS, Pineville. 9 AM- Noon (3 years- 6th grade)

 

June 24-28 Christian Challenge Worship Center VBS, Pineville. 6-8 PM (PreK-5th grade)

 

June 24-28 Trinity Baptist Church VBS, Pineville. 6-9 PM (PreK-6th)

 

June 24-28 Christian Challenge Worship Center VBS, Pineville. 6-8 PM (PreK-5th grade)

 

June 24-28 Pineville Church of God VBS, Pineville. 5-7 PM. (all ages)

 

June 24-28 First Baptist Church, Dry Prong. 5:30-8:15 PM (PreK-5th)

 

June 25-28: Centerpoint Pentecostal Church VBS, Deville. 6-8 PM (Ages 4-12) 

 

July 8-11 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Montgomery. 6-8 PM 

 

July 8-12 First Baptist Church Pineville Connect Camp, Pineville. Overnight (K-8th grade)

 

July 8-12 Bentley Baptist Church VBS, Dry Prong. 5-8:30 PM (PreK-6th)

 

July 15-19 Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria. Overnight Summer Camp @Tall Timbers. (Entering Grades 4 & 5)

 

July 15-19 Hebron Baptist Church VBS, Dry Prong. 8:30-Noon (PK- up)

 

July 15-19 Alpine First Baptist Church VBS, Pineville. 8:30-Noon 

 

July 15-19 Centrikid Camp Louisiana Christian University, Pineville. Overnight. (Participating churches near you.)

July 22: Journey Church One Day Summer Camp, Pineville. 7:30 AM-5:30 PM (1st-6th grade) 

 

July 30- Aug 2 Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria Middle School Summer Camp @Tall Timbers. Overnight. (Entering 6th-8th)


July 28-August 1 New Friendship Baptist Church VBS, Pollock. 6-8:15 PM (3rd- 6th grade)

 

July 30-August 2 Christian Worship Center, Alexandria. Kids Camp @Twin Lakes Camp. Overnight (8-17 years)

 

Make sure you take advantage of these incredible opportunities!