This summer, don't just sign your children up for summer camps and swim lessons. Keep the faith going all summer long by signing them up for one of the many vacation Bible school programs happening around Cobb County this year.
At VBS, children learn valuable lessons about virtue, study passages from the Bible and participate in charitable endeavors in a fun and interactive way.
Some churches follow a premade VBS curriculum that includes videos, songs and crafts, while other churches create their own.
With so many programs still accepting registration, you're sure to find just the right VBS program to fit your family in Cobb.
"Family VBS" at East Cobb Church of Christ
5:30-8 p.m. June 19-22. Free. 5240 Roswell Road, Marietta, Ga. 30062. 770-587-5999. www.eastcobbcoc.org
The Family VBS program at East Cobb Church of Christ provides education and entertainment for the entire family, and takes place in the evening hours to make it easy for people to attend after work. The family dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., and age-grouped classes and activities start at 6. Register online at www.eastcobbcoc.org.
"Deep Sea Discovery" at Transfiguration Catholic Church
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 20-24. $45 per child. 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta, Ga. 30066. 770-977-1442. www.vacationbibleschool.com
Discover what God has in store for you under the sea at Transfiguration Catholic Church. Kids ages 3 years through rising sixth-graders can take part in the exciting "Deep Sea Discovery" VBS program, but all children must be fully potty-trained. Register online at www.secure.agroup.com.
"Cave Quest" at First Baptist Church Marietta
9 a.m. to noon. June 20-24. Free. 148 Church St., Marietta, Ga. 30060. 770-424-8326. www.mariettafbc.org
Sign children ages 3 years through rising fifth-graders up for the exciting "Cave Quest" VBS program happening at First Baptist Church Marietta. Kids learn to follow God's love and light in this underground journey.
"Deep Sea Discovery" at Saint Catherine's Episcopal Church
9 a.m. to noon. June 20-23. $35 per child. 571 Holt Road, Marietta, Ga. 30068. 770-971-2839. www.stcatherines.org
Teach children that God will always be with them everywhere they go at the "Deep Sea Discovery" program happening at Saint Catherine's Episcopal Church. Children ages 4 years through rising fifth-graders can take part. Register online at www.form.jotform.com.
"Submerged" at New Salem Baptist Church
6:30-8:30 p.m. July 11-14. Free. 836 New Salem Road NW, Kennesaw, Ga. 30152. 770-428-4630. www.newsalem.org
Kids from preschool through fifth grade will enjoy "Submerged," an underwater adventure-themed vacation Bible school happening in the evening at New Salem Baptist Church. Register online at www.new-salem-s-2016-vbs-new-salem-baptist-church.echurchevents.com
"Surf Shack" at Smyrna First United Methodist Church
9 a.m. to noon. June 20-23. Free with suggested donation of $25 per child. 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna, Ga. 30080. 770-436-4108.www.smyrnafumc.org
Surf's up, dude — at Smyrna First United Methodist Church, that is. Bring children ages 4 years through rising fourth-graders to "Surf Shack," a beach-themed adventure teaching children about God's love. Register online at www.shelbygiving.com.
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