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 For verification, include a name and phone number of a contact person, which will not be published.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: Church of the Rock.

What: Vacation Bible School.

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

Where: Church, 7025 Luteran Lane, Poland.

Details: The free program is for children from 5 years old through sixth grade. It will include music, crafts, games, skits and Bible stories. For more information, call 330-542-0575 or 330-757-3270.

Who: First Presbyterian Church.

What: “Baobab Blast” is the theme.

When: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 2-6.

Where: Church, 3654 Main St., Mineral Ridge.

Details: The program is for children from 3 through 10 years old. Activities will be music, crafts, games, skits, snacks and Bible stories. On the first day, bring a laundered, white T-shirt. For more information or to register, call the church office at 330-652-5712 or stop by the church office and pick up a registration form.

Who: Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church.

What: The theme is “Summer Adventure.”

When: Noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 2-6.

Where: Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown.

Details: The free program is for children through adults. It will include music, food, crafts, games and Bible stories. For more information, call 330-788-9796. Transportation is available.