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 name of the church; address with city or township; the name or theme of the school; the class ages or grades, times, dates and location of sessions; and information on any fees. 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; via fax to (330) 747-6712, or by mail to The Vindicator, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, OH 44501-0780. For verification, include a name and phone number of a contact person, which will not be published.

WHO: Cortland Trinity Baptist Church.

WHAT: “God’s Big Backyard” program for 4-year-olds through children just finishing sixth grade. There will be crafts and music. Focusing on community service, the children will collect items for Warren Family Mission.

WHEN: 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. June 9-13.

WHERE: Church, 2576 McCleary Jacoby Road, Cortland.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: The program is free. Register by calling (330) 637-1421.

WHO: Highway Tabernacle Church.

WHAT: “Power Lab — Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” for children who are 4 years old by June 30 through sixth grade.

WHEN: 8:45 a.m. to noon June 16-21. Closing ceremony will be at 6 p.m. June 22.

WHERE: Church, 3000 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: The program is free but offerings will be taken. For information, call the church at (330) 792-3000

WHO: Locust Grove Baptist Church.

WHAT: Program is for preschool to sixth-graders.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon June 16-20.

WHERE: Church, 12015 Washingtonville Road, Salem.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: For information, call Janet Freedy at (330) 533-6095.

WHO: New Bethel Baptist Church.

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

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16-27.

WHERE: Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: The program is free. Contact Lena P. Hopkins, (330) 744-3528.

WHO: Good Hope Lutheran Church.

WHAT: Jerusalem Market Place will feature live animals.

WHEN: The program will begin from noon to 3 p.m. June 22 with lunch provided and then with sessions from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 23-26. Sessions are geared to participants from 3 years old to adults.

WHERE: Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:Registration is requested by June 15. Forms are available at the church or online at www.goodhopeboardman.org. Call the church at (330) 782-8109.

WHO: Bethel Lutheran Church.

WHAT: “God’s Big Backyard” theme for participants from 3 years old to sixth grade.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon June 23-27.

WHERE: Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:The cost is $5. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the church and by phone, (330) 758-5745, from Monday through Friday.

WHO: Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

WHAT: “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power”

WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 16-20.

WHERE: Church, 67 McClure Ave., Struthers.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:The program is free but registration is requested by calling the church at (330) 747-1733.

WHO: First Christian Church of Girard.

WHAT: “Christmas in June” program for participants from kindergarten through fifth grade. There will be music, crafts and games.

WHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 9-13.

WHERE: Church, 140 E. Broadway Ave., Girard.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: The program is free. Contact the church at (330) 545-6130 for registration. Each participant will receive a free CD.

WHO: St. Patrick Church.

WHAT: “Cosmic City,” an interactive learning experience, is geared to children from 4 to 12 years old.

WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon June 23-27.

WHERE: Church parish center, 325 N. Main St., Hubbard.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: The community program is open to all. Call the church at (330) 534-8304.