Looking for a VBS program (or several) for your kids this summer? Here’s the ultimate guide to finding out what is happening this week.
Week of June 2
Ebenezer Mennonite Church
8905 Columbus Grove Bluffton Rd., Bluffton
June 2-7 from 6-8:30 PM
Theme: ROAR! Life is Wild – God is Good
Ages: 4 years through 5th Grade
More information: ebenezermennonite.org
Dupont Church of the Brethren
104 N River St., Continental
June 3-7 from 7-9 PM
Theme: In the Wild
Ages: Preschool through 12th Grade
More information: dupontcob.org
Pioneer Christian Ministries
3606 Slane Rd., Van Wert
June 3-7
Wayne Street United Methodist Church & Zion Lutheran Church
210 N Wayne St., St. Marys
June 3-6 from 6-8:15 PM
Theme: ROAR! Life is Wild – God is Good
Ages: 3 years through 5th Grade
More information: waynestreetumc.org
Continental Missionary Baptist
2nd & Ash Streets, Continental
June 6-8 from 6-8 PM
Week of June 9
Shawnee Alliance Church (Preschool VBS)
4455 Shawnee Rd., Lima
June 11-13 from 9 AM-12 PM
Theme: Come Grow With Jesus
Ages: Ages 3-5
More information: shawneealliance.com
LABMA Ministerial Alliance VBS Adult classes: Second Baptist Church, 520 W. Spring St., Lima Pre K & Teens: Shiloh MBC, 110 W. 11th St., Lima June 12-14 from 6-8:30 PM
Franklin Park, Van Wert
305 Frothinghan St., Van Wert
June 13-15 from 6-9 PM
Theme: Jesus in the Park
Ages: 4 years through 5th Grade
More information: calvaryelife.org
Community Vacation Bible School
205 W. Main St., Lafayette
June 15-21
Ages: 4 years through 5th Grade
Week of June 16
Grace Fellowship Church
1606 W. Elm St., Lima
June 17-20 from 6-8 PM. (Dinner Included)
Theme: Power Up – Raise Your Game
First United Methodist Church
113 W Central Ave., Van Wert
June 17-20 from 8:45 AM – 12 PM
Theme: Power Up – Raise Your Game
Ages: Children going into Kindergarten through 3rd Grade
More information: vanwertfirst.net
Lima First Church
1660 Findlay Rd., Lima
June 17-21 from 6-8:30 PM
Theme: Your Story VBS
Ages: Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Bluelick Bible Church
1138 Bluelick Rd., Lima
June 17-21 from 6-8:30 PM
Theme: The Incredible Race
Ages: 5 through 6th Grade
Salvation Army VBS on the Road Faurot Park, Lima June 20 from 9:30-11:30 AM Theme: Come Learn About the Coolest Book on the Planet!
First Evangelical & Reformed Church 320 W. Wayne St., Lima VBS Kickoff Carnival June 22 from 12:30-3 PM Location: Church parking lot More information: firstchurchlima.com
Week of June 23
Cable Road Alliance
2264 N Cable Rd., Lima
June 23-27 from 5:15-8:30
Theme: To Mars & Beyond
Ages: 4 years through children going into 6th Grade
More information: cableroadalliance.com
Forest Park United Methodist Church
215 S. Collins Ave., Lima
June 23-26 from 12:30-3 PM (the 23rd) and 6-8:30 PM (24-26th)
Theme: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
Ages: 3 years through 5th Grade
Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren 399 E. Bluelick Rd., Lima June 23-27 from 6-8:30pm Theme: Roar! Life is Wild. God is good. Ages: 4 to 12 More information: 419-225-8378
First Evangelical & Reformed Church 320 W. Wayne St., Lima June 24-27 6:30-8:30 PM Theme: Into the Wild “Encounters with Jesus” Ages: 4 years through 6th grade More information: firstchurchlima.com
Ada First United Methodist Church
301 N. Main St., Ada
June 24-28 from 6-? PM
Theme: To Mars and Beyond
Ages: 4 years through children entering 6th Grade
More information: adaumc.org
Gardendale Church of God
4130 Spencerville Rd., Lima
June 24-28 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Theme: African Safari
Ages: 5 years through 5th Grade
More information: gardendalechurchofGod.com
Week of June 30
Shawnee Alliance Church
4455 Shawnee Rd., Lima
July 1-3 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Theme: Beulah on the Road Day Camp
Ages: Kindergarten through 6th Grade
More information: shawneealliance.com
Week of July 7
Lima Missionary Baptist
3085 Yoder Rd., Lima
July 7-10
Theme: Tale As Old As Time – Still True As It Can Be
New Start Church
7729 US Route 127, Celina
July 7-11 from 6-8:30 PM
Theme: The Incredible Race
Ages: 3-15
Lima Baptist Temple
982 Brower Rd., Lima
July 7-11 from 6-8:30 PM
Theme: ROAR! Life is Wild – God is Good
Ages: 4 years through children who have just completed 5th Grade
More information: limabaptisttemple.org
Westminster United Methodist Church
6650 Faulkner Rd., Harrod
July 7-11 from 6-8:30 PM
Theme: Proof Pirates
Delphos Community VBS
211 E 3rd St., Delphos
July 8-11 from 6:15-8:30 PM
Theme: To Mars and Beyond
Agape Fellowship
9250 Armstrong Rd., Spencerville
July 8-12 from 6-8 PM
Theme: Athens VBS
Ages: 5 Gears through 6th Grade
Kenton Church of the Nazarene
113 Jacob Parrot Rd., Kenton
July 8-12 from 6:30-8:10 and July 14 at 10:30 AM (Kenton Elementary)
Theme: Knaz VBS
Ages: 4 Years through children who have just completed 5th Grade
Mt. Tabor Church of God
9722 US-127, Celina
July 8-12 from 6:45-8:15 PM
Theme: In the Wild
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
1110 N. Metcalf St., Lima
July 10-13 from 6-8:15 PM
Theme: Rolling River Rampage
Ages: Kindergarten through 4th Grade
Salvation Army VBS on the Road Robb Park, Lima July 11 from 9:30-11:30 AM Theme: Come Learn Bout the Coolest Book on the Planet!
Week of July 14
Celina Community VBS
850 Fairground Rd., Celina
July 14-18 from 6-8:30 PM (with Preschool out at 8)
Theme: RAOR! Life is Wild – God is Good
Ages: 3 Years (must be potty trained) through 6th Grade
CrossPoint Community Church
631 Ashton Ave., Lima
July 11-13
Theme: Shine VBS
Ages: 3-12
Union Chapel Missionary Church
4896 Ada Rd., Lima
July 15-18 from 6-7:45 PM
Theme: ROAR! Life is Wild – God is Good!
Ages: 4 Years through 6th Grade
More information ucmc.us
Kenton First United Methodist
234 N. Main St., Kenton
July 15-19 from 5:30-8 PM
Theme: Hero Central
Ages: 3 Years through children who have recently completed 5th Grade
More information: kentonfirst.org
Week of July 21
Bluffton Community VBS
223 W. College Ave., Bluffton
Theme: Hero Central: Discover Your Strength In God
Ages: 4 Years through 5th Grade
Mt. Cory United Methodist Church
300 N. Main St., Mt. Cory
July 22-26 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Theme: Moose on the Loose
Ages: PreK through children entering 6th
County Line Church of the Brethren
4227 N. Hardin Rd., Near Ada
July 22-26 from 6-8 PM
Theme: Mission to Mars
Ages: 3 Years through 5th Grade
More information: countylinecob.com
Salvation Army VBS on the Road Faurot Park, Lima July 25 from 9:30-11:30 AM Theme: Come Learn About the Coolest Book on the Planet!
Week of July 28
Week of August 4
Salem United Methodist Church & First United Methodist Church
505 Bellefontaine St., Wapakoneta
August 5-8 from 6-8:15 PM
Theme: The Incredible Race
Ages: 4-10
Salvation Army VBS 614 E. Market St., Lima August 5-9 from 10 AM – 3 PM Theme: Operation Arctic, Exploring the Coolest Book on the Planet More information: salvationarmy.org
New Life Christian Ministries
202 W. Kibby St., Lima
August 6-9 from 6-8:30 PM
Theme: Secret Agent L.I.F.E.
Ages: 5-12
Cridersville United Methodist Church 105 Shawnee Rd., Cridersville August 7 & 8 Doors open at 5:30pm from 6-8 PM Theme: Canyon VBS Ages: Preschool – 4th grade Bring a towel and clothes you can get wet in, on August 8, for some water games! More information: cridersvilleumc.org.