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 registration 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. For verification, include a name and phone number of a contact person, which will not be published.

Who: Bristolville United Methodist Church.

What: Vacation Bible school program.

When: 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. July 17.

Where: Church, corner of Route 45 and 88, Bristolville.

Details: Registration will be at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served. For more information, call the church at (330) 889-3181.

Who: Calvary United Methodist Church.

What: “Baobab Blast” is the theme for the community program.

When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 19-23.

Where: Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima.

Details: The program is for children from preschool through sixth grade. There will be games, crafts, storytelling and music. Call 330-549-2588 for information.

Who: Centenary United Methodist Church.

What: Theme is “ God’s Great Get-Together – Baobab Blast.”

When: 5 to 8 p.m. July 19-26.

Where: Church, 1413 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.

Details: Call the church at 330-744-5509 for more information.

Who: Cortland Trinity Baptist Church.

What: Theme is “The Great Kingdom Caper.

When: 6 to 8:15 p.m. July 19-23.

Where: Church, 2576 McCleary Jacoby Road, Cortland.

Details: The free program is for children from 4 years old to those who have completed sixth grade. Call 330-637-1421 to register.

Who: Grace Church of the Nazarene.

What: “SonQuest Rainforest” is the theme.

When: 9:30 a.m. to noon July 19-23.

Where: Church, 5253 W. Webb Road, Austintown.

Details: The free program is geared to children from 4 years old though sixth grade. There will be Bible stories, games, crafts and snacks. Call 330-652-7008 for more information.

Who: New Life Lutheran Church

What: The theme is “Boabab Blast – God’s Great Get Together.”

When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Where: Church, 1181 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, Liberty.

Details: This program is for children ages 3 though sixth grade. It will feature, music, Bible study, crafts, games and snacks. For more information, call the church office at (330) 759-2617.

Who: Pricetown United Methodist Church.

What: The theme is “Galactic Blast.”

When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 26-30.

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

Details: The program, which includes games, crafts, snacks and music, is for 4-year-olds through seniors in high school. For more information, call 330-547-5934 or 330-872-3801.