vacation bible school \ Sessions in the area

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Who: Centenary United Methodist Church.

What: Vacation Bible school.

When: Monday through Friday.

Where: Church, 1413 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.

Details: The free program is for children from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Registration will be accepted the first day. There will be games, Bible stories, a dinner meal, crafts and gifts.

Who: Ellsworth Presbyterian Church

What: “Crocodile Dock — Where Fearless Kids Shine in God’s Light.”” theme for the program

When: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Where: Church, at 11171 Akron-Canfield Road, (crossroads of Route 224 and 45, Ellsworth.

Details: The free program is for children from 3 years old through sixth grade. Call church office at (330) 547-2977. Registration not required.

Who: Heritage Presbyterian Church.

What: Program theme is “Come on Down Theme” of a TV game show.

When: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.

Where: Church, 1951 Mathews Road, Poland Township.

Details: Co-sponsor is Struthers Presbyterian Church. The free program will include games, crafts and snacks for children from preschool through sixth grade. Call the church at (330) 707-9031.

Who: Northeast Christian Church.

What: “Crocodile Dock — Where Fearless Kids Shine in God’s Light” is the theme.

When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 12-16.

Where: Church, 865 Perkins Jones Road N.E., Warren.

Details: The program for toddlers through adults will feature games, crafts, music, lessons and snacks. Nursery care will be provided. Call the church at (330) 3720-2520.