Bringing your children to a vacation Bible school program over the summer encourages them to take an eager interest in the Bible and helps them to learn virtuous behavior through games, interactive activities and crafts.
At VBS, kids will get a chance to strengthen their relationship with God while taking part in exciting biblical adventures.
If you think you've missed the boat on VBS this year, think again. North Fulton residents, it's not too late to sign your kiddos up. In fact, you can still bring a little faith into your child's summer with these VBS programs just north of the Perimeter.
"Cave Quest" at Christ United Methodist Church
8:45 a.m. to noon. June 20-24. $25 per child with a $40 family maximum. 1340 Woodstock Road, Roswell, Ga. 30075. 770-993-3945. www.christchurchumc.org.
Help your kids learn how to find their way through the darkness and follow the light of God at "Cave Quest," a VBS program for children ages 4 through fifth grade. Register online at www.groupvbspro.com.
"Submerged" at First Baptist Atlanta
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 20-24. Free. 4400 North Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30338. 770-234-8300. www.fba.org
Your little ones will become "submerged" in the word of God at this deep sea adventure for kids in pre-K through fifth-grade. Register online at www.fba.org.
"Love and Protect" at St. David's Episcopal Church
9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. July 11-15. $35 per child. 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell, Ga. 30076. 770-993-6084. www.stdavidchurch.org
Teach your children ages 3 years through rising fifth-graders about the importance of fellowship, loving one another and standing up for what's right at this VBS program centered around love and protection. All children must be potty trained in order to attend. Register online at www.stdavidchurch.org.
"Cave Quest" at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church
9 a.m. to noon. July 11-15. $30 per child. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. 770-751-0033. www.alpharettapres.com
Kids ages 3 years through fifth-grade will find out how to follow God's light even in dark times at this inspiring VBS program that features drama, science, stories, songs, games and crafts. Register online at www.groupvbspro.com.
"What's in the Bible" at Vision Baptist Church
6:30-8:30 p.m. July 11-15. Free. 1125 Alpha Drive, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004. 770-456-5881. www.visionbaptist.com
Your children ages 4 through 12 will love finding out "What's in the Bible" with crafts, games, songs and stories. At this vacation Bible school, your kids will come away having gained a deeper understanding of the Bible, even if they already have a strong foundation built. Register online at www.visionbaptist.com.
"Cave Quest" at Northminster Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 25-29. $50 per child. 2400 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Ga. 30076. 770-998-1482. www.northminster-atl.org
If you have children who love hands-on activities, this VBS will fit the bill. At Northminster's "Cave Quest" program, kids ages 3 years through fifth grade will learn all about God's love through interactive (and tasty) experiences. Register online at www.secure.accessacs.com.
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