vacation Bible School Sessions in the area


Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the following information: the complete name of the church; address with city or township; time, date and location of sessions; program theme; ages or grades; and whether it’s free or there is a fee. Information should be submitted two weeks before the school’s opening or its reservation deadline.

Send the information to the Religion Desk by e-mail to religion@vindy.com; by fax to (330) 747-6712 and marked for Religion Desk; or by mail to The Vindicator, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, Ohio, 44501-0780.

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Who: Calvary Baptist Church.

What: “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” for participants from preschool to junior high age.

When: 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with a light dinner served. Closing program at 10:30 a.m. July 27 at Chestnut Hill Pavilion in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown.

Where: Church, 1463 Shields Road, Boardman.

Registration details: The program is free. Call (330) 792-7873 to register.

Who: Faith Community Church.

What: “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” for children of all ages. The program will include games, Bible songs, snacks and daily challenge. Children also will participate in a mission project, Operation Kid-to-Kid.

When: 6-8:30 p.m. July 27-31. Parents, grandparents and friends are invited to join children at the conclusion of the program each day for the “fusion finale.”

Where: Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown.

Registration details: To register, call the church at (330) 782-9338. Who: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.What: “Power Lab” theme for children from preschool through fourth grade. Activities will include Bible stories, crafts, music and snack. When: July 28-Aug. 1. Where: Parish Center, 343 Via Mount Carmel St., Youngstown. Registration details: Call the religion education office at (330) 743-3508 for more information.

Who: Pricetown United Methodist Church.

What: “Son Harvest” program for participants from 3 years old to 12th grade. The event includes a Country Fair and Bible stories, music, games, crafts and snacks.

When: 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Where: Church, 4640 Pritchard Ohltown Road, Newton Falls.

Registration details: Contact Pastor Jeff Coggins at (330) 872-3801.

Who: Third Baptist Church.

What: “Chosen Champions for Jesus” program for participants from 4 to 17 years old.

When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 28-Aug. 8.

Where: Church, 1177 Park Hill Drive, Youngstown.

Registration details: The program is free. Registration forms are available at the church office. For information, call (330) 743-0640.