Friday, April 1, 2016

Summer 2016 - Orange County Free and Affordable VBS Kids Camps

Here is our updated VBS camp list for Summer 2016, organized by date. There are more than 70 VBS camps on this epic list! If you'd like to know what VBS is all about, we described them in our 2015 blog post. These camps are super fun for kids and happy on our wallets. A good number of these camps are FREE too! If you see any edits or have any additions, please let us know! Thanks and enjoy!

JUNE 2016


Dates: June 20-23, 2016
Times: 6:30-8:30pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Camp Wafflewood
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Kingsfield Church
Location: 23456 Madera Suite 160, Mission Viejo
Ages: 4-11
Cost: FREE



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12:15pm
Theme: Sonrise Island
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Voyagers Church
Location: 600 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine
Ages: K-6th grade
Cost: FREE if this is your first event at this church (Contact Rachel Perry at Voyagers, (949) 857-5007, x23 for a special FREE registration link.) Otherwise, $55/child pre-registration; $75 after May 29.



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm (can check in starting at 8:40am)
Theme: Ocean Commotion
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Kindred Church
Location: 8712 East Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim Hills
Ages: 3 years old – 6th grade
Cost: FREE



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Rose Drive Friends Church
Location: 4221 Rose Drive, Yorba Linda
Ages: Entering Kindergarten-5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): FREE



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 6:45pm-8:30pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Kingdom Awakens
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Celebration OC
Location: 562 East Lambert Road, Brea
Ages: 4-10 years old
Cost: FREE; camp shirts are $10
Web link: http://celebrationoc.com/ (general link)



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm from June 20-23; 5:30-8:30pm on June 24 - VBS Family Night 
Theme: Deep Sea Discovery
Area: NORTH OC
Church: The Rock Community Church
Location: 101 S. Chaparral Ct., Anaheim
Ages: 4 years - 4th grade; there is also a program for 5th-6th grade – email douga@trcclive.org
Cost (ask for scholarship if needed): $15 per child, includes shirt



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 8:30am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Placentia Presbyterian Church
Location: 849 Bradford Ave, Placentia
Ages: Preschool and potty trained - 6th Grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25 through 6/6; $35 after 6/6



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12:15pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: NORTH OC
Church: First Presbyterian Church of Fullerton
Location: 838 N. Euclid St, Fullerton
Ages: 4 years old – 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarship if needed): $35/child, $70/max per family; If you volunteer all week, you will receive a discount: $25/child, $50/max per family



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Location: 1250 E. Heim Ave, Orange (714) 637-2640
Ages: 3 years old (potty-trained, w/school experience) - entering 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $30/child or $65/family BEFORE June 10.



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9:30am-12:30pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: EFC Irvine Church English Ministry
Location: 17422 Armstrong Ave, Irvine
Ages: Entering K-6th grade in the fall
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Early registration costs $40
Web link: http://www.efciem.org/index.html (scroll down)

 

Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Woodbridge Community Church
Location: 5000 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine
Ages: Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $50/child or $100/family


Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12:15pm
Theme: Surf Shack
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: University United Methodist Church
Location: 18422 Culver Dr, Irvine
Ages: 3 years (potty trained) - 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $50 per child and $135 max for a family registering more than two children when you register by June 1st.  



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12:15pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: South Shores Church
Location: Dana Point
Ages: 4 by 6/1/16 – entering 5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $65 per child
Note: Registration is NOW FULL. Waiting list available.



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 6:45pm-9:15pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Chinese Baptist Church of Central Orange County
Location: 12012 Yale Court, Irvine (714) 669-1700
Ages: 3 years old-6th grade [Elementary (Kindergarten-6th grade, completed in 2015-2016 school year)
PreK/Transitional K (3 year old as of June 22, 2016 through Transitional Kindergarten in 2015-2016 school year, must be English speaking to participate in the younger program). They have space for 30 PreK/ Transitional Kindergarten students.
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25 registration, $5 CD
Other: The staff speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. They also will try to accommodate children with special needs (including ADHD and Autism).



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12:30pm; Family BBQ from 12:30-2pm on June24
Theme: Ocean Commotion
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Grace Church of Orange
Location: 2201 E. Fairhaven Ave., Orange
Ages: Entering Kindergarten-6
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): On or before May 1 - $25 each child for up to two children, $15 each additional child. After May 1 - $30 each child for up to two children, $20 each additional child



Dates: June 20-24, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Location: 1201 Irvine Blvd, Tustin
Ages: 3 years old (potty trained) – 5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $30/child, or $70/family with 3+ children



Dates: June 23-26, 2016
Times: 6pm-8:30pm (EVENING PROGRAM)
Theme: CAVE QUEST
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Anaheim Christian Reformed Church
Location: 530 N. Dale Ave, Anaheim
Ages: 4 years old – completed 5th grade
Cost: FREE



Dates: June 27-30, 2016
Times: 5-8pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Surf Shack
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: First Presbyterian Church of Orange
Location: 191 N. Orange St, Orange
Ages: 4 years old – entering 8th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $20/child; $50 family maximum; scholarships available
Note: June 15 registration deadline



Dates: June 27-July 1, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Surf Shack
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Laguna Beach United Methodist Church
Location: 21632 Wesley Ave, Laguna Beach
Ages: Preschool-entering 5th grade
Cost: FREE



Dates: June 27-July 1, 2016
Times: 8:30am-12pm (note there is a full-day option available, see next listing)
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Calvary Chapel Mission Viejo
Location: 24821 Crisanta Dr., Mission Viejo
Ages: 3 years* - entering 6th grade (*3 by 12/31/15 and if potty trained)
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Early bird Special (until May 22): $30/child, $80 family max. 
After 5/22, $40/child, $100 family max.
(family consists of children living in the same home)



Dates: June 27-July 1, 2016
Times: 8:30am-5:30pm (note there is a half-day option available, see previous listing)
Theme: Camp Spelunk
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Calvary Chapel Mission Viejo
Location: 24821 Crisanta Dr., Mission Viejo
Ages: Entering 1st-entering 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Early bird Special: $110/child, $275 family max. 
After 5/22, $125/child, $300 family max
(family consists of children living in the same home)



Dates: June 27- 30, 2016
Times: 9am-12:30 pm
Theme: Soul Wars
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Vineyard Church of Anaheim
Location: 5340 East La Palma Avenue, Anaheim
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Not stated; was FREE in 2015
Registration link: Not stated



Dates: June 27- 30, 2016
Times: 9am-11:30 pm
Theme: Deep Sea Discovery
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Trinity Lutheran Church
Location: 4101 E. Nohl Ranch Rd, Anaheim
Ages: Entering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) – 5th grade
Cost: $25
Other: Register by June 10, 2016.



Dates: June 27-30, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Barnyard Roundup
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Redeemer Lutheran Church
Location: 16351 Springdale, Huntington Beach
Ages: Ages 4-completing 5th grade
Cost: FREE



Dates: June 27 – July 1, 2016
Times: 8:45am-12pm
Theme: Ocean Theme
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Harvest Orange County
Location: 17600 Gillette Ave, Irvine
Ages: Entering Kindergarten – 5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Registration link says $15/child (but with every child added to their registration form, it subtracts another $5?!). Their web link also states $25/whole family. Try it and see.



Dates: June 27 – July 1, 2016
Times: 9:00 – 12:30 pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Coast Bible Church
Location: 26300 Via Escolar, San Juan Capistrano
Ages:   Kindergarten – 6th Grade (entering in the Fall)
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $45/child (K thru 6th grade), Nursery and Preschool are available for VOLUNTEERS ONLY (register as a volunteer first; preschool and nursery registration will be sent to you). Enter code EARLYBIRD for a 10% discount before June 13. LAST DAY TO REGISTER ONLINE: JUNE 22



Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2016
Times: 8:45am-12:30pm
Theme: Super Powered
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Mariners Irvine
Location: 5001 Newport Coast Dr., Irvine
Ages: Kids entering kindergarten through 5th grade by September 1, 2016
Cost: $60/child; scholarships available
Note: Registration has CLOSED.



Dates: June 27-July 1, 2016
Times: 9-11:30am
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Pacific Coast Church
Location: 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente
Ages: 4 years old – entering 2nd grade (must be 4 by 9/1/16)
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (early registration by 5/31); $85 after



Dates: June 27-July 1, 2016
Times: 9am-12:15pm
Theme: Deep Sea Discovery
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: St. John's Lutheran Church of Irvine
Location: 154 South Shaffer St, Orange
Ages: 3 years old (as of 9/1/16 and potty trained) – entering 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25 on or before May 8; $40 after
Registration ends June 19
 


Dates: June 27-July 1, 2016
Times: 10am-3pm (Tuesday – Thursday)
Theme: Camp Compass
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Compass Bible Church
Location: 140 Columbia, Aliso Viejo
Ages: Entering 2nd-6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (includes 3 days of camp, experienced and skilled instruction, (1) Summer camp t-shirt, snacks, and water)



Dates: June 27-July 1, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Submerged
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Calvary Community Church
Location: 603 S. Valencia Ave, Brea
Ages: 5 years old by 9/1/16 through those entering 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $30



Dates: June 28-30, 2016
Times: 5-8pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Walk This Way
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Crossway Community Church
Location: Woodbury Community Clubhouse, 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620
Ages: Ages 3 years old to 5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $20/first child, sibling discounts available



Dates: June 28 – July 1, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Mission Bible Church 714 646-6787
Location: 1 Hope Dr, Tustin
Ages: Preschool and potty trained - 5th grade
Cost: FREE


Dates: June 29- July 2, 2016
Times: 4-8pm (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) and 9am-2pm (Saturday)
Theme: Submerged
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Irvine Onnuri
Location: 17200 Jamboree Rd, Irvine (949) 261-9100
Ages: 4 years old - completed 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $45 until 6/5; $5 sibling discount; registration cost rises by $5 after 6/6



JULY 2016


Dates: July 5-7, 2016
Times: 6-9pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Walk This Way
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Crossway Community Church
Location: Brea Community Center, 695 Madison Ave, Brea
Ages: Ages 3 years old to 5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $20/first child, sibling discounts available



Dates: July 5-8, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm (check in begins at 8:45am)
Theme: Finding Me! The Quest to Discover Who We Are
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Newsong Church
Location: 1010 W. 17th St., Santa Ana (in The Great Room)
Ages: Entering K-5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $40 early bird registration ends 6/1; $50 afterward (Email nskids@newsong.net if you need a scholarship)



Dates: July 5-9, 2016
Times: Tues-Fri 6:30-8:30pm (EVENING VBS) and Saturday 1-3pm
Theme: Ocean Commotion
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Anaheim Free Methodist Church
Location: 1001 N. Mayflower St, Anaheim
Ages: Not Stated; call 714-827-0782
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Looks like it’s FREE; pre-register by 6/18 for free t-shirt



Dates: July 11-13, 2016
Times: 6pm-8:30pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Star Wars
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Coastal Community Fellowship
Location: 10460 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley
Ages: Preschool-5th Grade
Cost: FREE


Dates: July 11-14, 2016
Times: 6pm-8:45pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Living Hope Community Church
Location: 1215 W. Lambert Rd, Brea
Ages: To be announced
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): To be announced
Registration begins online 5/31/16



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12:15pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: NORTH OC
Church: CrossPoint Church
Location: 7661 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach
Ages: Entering Preschool-6th grade
Cost: FREE



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 8:45am-12pm
Theme: A Rip-Roaring Round Up!
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Grace Community Church
Location: 138 8th St, Seal Beach
Ages: 4 years old (by July 11, 2016) – completion of 5th grade
Cost: FREE ($20 suggested donation appreciated)



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12:30pm
Theme: The Life of Paul, God’s Chosen Vessel
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Calvary Chapel
Location: 3800 S. Fairview Street, Costa Mesa 
Ages: K – 6th Grade (entering Fall 2016)
Cost: FREE 
If you would like to help with snack for your child’s class, that would be appreciated.



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm (some sites vary)
Theme: God in Action
Area: ALL OVER THE OC (NORTH, CENTRAL, and SOUTH)
Church: Rock Harbor
Location: Sites all over Orange County
Ages: Ages 5-12 years old (Limited preschool sites are available for kids ages 3-5. At preschool sites parents must attend with their child.)
Cost: FREE
Other: Check on site for registration details



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12:15pm
Theme: Foreverland
Area: NORTH OC
Church: EvFree Fullteron
Location: 2801 Brea Blvd., Fullerton
Ages: Entering 1st-6th grade
Cost: FREE



Dates: July 11-15th, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: EGYPT-Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace
Area: NORTH OC
Church: North Hills Church
Location: 3100 E. Birch Street, Brea
Ages: 3 years old (must be potty trained) – 6th grade
Cost: 10 per child (online) 15 per child at the door
Web link:
https://www.northhillschurch.us/childrens-ministry.html



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 6:30-8:30pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Wild Wild West
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Orange Villa Church
Location: 1820 E. Meats, Orange
Ages: 5-12 years old
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Not Yet Available
Registration link: Same as web link



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12:13pm
Theme: Surf Shack
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: First United Methodist Church of Orange
Location: 161 S. Orange St, Orange
Ages: Pre-K-6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25/student; $50 family maximum



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-1pm
Theme: Soul Wars
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Crestline Community Church
Location: 23331 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills
Ages: Ages: 5 (by July 31) – entering 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $60 first child / $50 second child / $40 third child; $25 for 4 year olds if their parent volunteers for all five days



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Surf Shack
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Terranova Church
Location: 7 Whatney, Irvine
Ages: Preschool (3-4 years old) - 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Early Registration (by June 27): $55/child; $45 each additional child within the same family. Late Registration (after June 27): $65 per child. 



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12:15pm
Theme: Submerged
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Red Hill Lutheran Church (714) 544-3131
Location: Tustin; email cgogosha@redhillchurch.org
Ages: 3 years (by 4/1)-6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25/child or $50/family



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Trabuco Presbyterian 
Location: 31802 Las Amigas Dr, Trabuco Canyon
Ages: 3 years old-entering 5th grade in the fall
Cost: $45 per child, family max of $115 (partial scholarships available)



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 6-8pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Ahoy Mateys!
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Christ Community Church of Laguna Hills
Location: 25382 Mackenzie St, Laguna Hills
Ages: 3 years old - 5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $35/child; $100 family max



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am – 12pm
Theme: Hometown Nazareth – Where Jesus Was a Kid
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Seabreeze Church
Location: 18162 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach
Ages: 3 yrs old (as of July 11 & potty-trained) - entering 5th grade
Cost: $45 per child; scholarships available



Dates: July 11-15, 2016 (note this camp repeats on July 18-22, 2016; you may choose one week)
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Walk This Way!
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Mount of Olives Lutheran Church
Location: 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo
Ages: Entering Kindergarten - 5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $45 
Other: Parents, there is a Starbucks, Mission Viejo Library, Trader Joe's, and other places to relax nearby...



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Laguna Presbyterian Church
Location: 415 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach
Ages: 3 years (and potty trained with some preschool experience) – 3rd grade                  
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $60 for the first child; $40 for siblings. ($75 per child after June 1st. No refunds.)



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am – 12pm
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church
Theme: Cave Quest
Ages: 4 years old – 6th Grade 
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25 for 1 child / $50 for family
Location: 190 S. Fairmont Blvd., Anaheim 



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Covenant Presbyterian Church
Location: 1855 N. Orange Olive Rd, Orange
Ages: 3 years old (by 7/1/2016 and potty trained) through 5th grade (completed)
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $15 (Each child will receive a VBS t-shirt to wear each day and a daily snack.)



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 5:30-8:30pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Deep Sea Discovery
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Irvine Presbyterian Church
Location: Irvine
Ages: VBS Kindergarten  For children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2016 (must be 5 years old by September 1, 2016) AND VBS – For children entering 1st grade–6th grade in Fall 2016 
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $50
Other: Registration ends July 1



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 1-4pm (EARLY AFTERNOON VBS)
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Mission Lutheran
Location: 24360 Yosemite Rd, Laguna Niguel
Ages: 5 years old (by 7/11/16) - 11 years old
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $60; $70 after July 1



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12:30pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Laguna Niguel Presbyterian
Location: 30071 Ivy Glenn Dr., Laguna Niguel
Ages: 4 years old – entering 4th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Early registration cost $60/child; $100/two children; $120/family maximum; scholarships are available



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Foothill Family Church
Location: 19432 Bake Pkwy, Foothill Ranch
Ages: 4-10 years old
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): When you register between now and June 19th, you will receive the early bird pricing @ $30 per child. After June 19th, VBS will be $40 per child.



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: SuperPowered
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Newport Harbor Lutheran Church
Location: 798 Dover Dr., Newport Beach
Ages: Not stated
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $15 donation per child



Dates: July 11-15, 2016
Times: 8:45am-12:30pm
Theme: Super Powered
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Mariners Church Ocean Hills
Location: 32222 Del Obispo, San Juan Capistrano
Ages: Entering Kindergarten-5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $60



Dates: July 12-14, 2016
Times: 10am-3pm (Tuesday – Thursday)
Theme: Wacky Science Camp
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Compass Bible Church
Location: 140 Columbia, Aliso Viejo
Ages: Entering 2nd-6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (includes 3 days of camp, experienced and skilled instruction, (1) Summer camp t-shirt, snacks, and water)



Dates: July 18 – 21, 2016
Times: 9:00am – 12:30 pm 
Theme: The Main Event
Area: SOUTH OC
Location: Saddleback Rancho Capistrano Campus, 29251 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Ages:  Entering 1st – 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $70 
Note: Ends with a free Friday Family Fun Night: games, bounce houses, photo booths, etc.



Dates: July 18-22, 2016 (note this is a repeat of their camp from July 11-15, 2016; you may choose one week)
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Walk This Way!
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Mount of Olives Lutheran Church
Location: 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo
Ages: Entering Kindergarten - 5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $45 
Other: Parents, there is a Starbucks, Mission Viejo Library, Trader Joe's, and other places to relax nearby...



Dates: July 18-22, 2016, with extra Family Night on July 21
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Grace Community Church
Location: 26052 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest
Ages: Entering K-5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $40, non-refundable



Dates: July 18-22, 2016
Times: 6pm-8:30pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Good Shepherd Lutheran
Location: Crean Lutheran High School, 12500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine 
Ages: 4 years to 6th grade, but 3 year olds (by July 1, 2016) can attend with a parent
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $45 per child; $120 flat siblings-family rate



Dates: July 18-22, 2016
Times: 5:30pm-8:30pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Summer Fun Nights
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Mariners Mission Viejo
Location: 26862 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo
Ages: Kindergarten – 5th grade; they also offer childcare and a preschool program for volunteers who serve during the entire VBS week
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $60



Dates: July 18-22, 2016
Times: 6pm-9pm (EVENING PROGRAM)
Theme: Bible Boot Camp
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Pacific Coast Church
Location: 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente
Ages: entering 2nd – 5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (early registration by 5/31); $85 after



Dates: July 18-21, 2016, with Family BBQ on July 22 from 5:30-6:30pm
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Ride The Wave
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Resurrection OC 
Location: Oso Grande Elementary School, 30251 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch
Ages: 4 through 12 years old
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $20/child; $40/family
Registration link: https://resurrection.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/28591



Dates: July 18-22, 2016
Times: 6pm-9pm (EVENING VBS)
Theme: Mega Skills Camp (Choose from Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Dance, Karate, Arts/crafts, Photography, Cooking, Woodworking, and Technology)
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: The Bridge
Location: 29582 Aventura, Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM)
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Cost: FREE



Dates: July 18-22, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cow-a-bunga Farm
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Liberty Baptist Church
Location: 1000 Bison Ave, Newport Beach
Ages: 4 years old-6th grade
Cost: FREE; $10 for optional VBS T-shirt



Dates: July 18-22, 2016
Times: 9am-12:15pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Shepherd of the Hills 
Location: 26001 Muirlands Blvd, Mission Viejo
Ages: 4 years old (by 7/1/2016) – entering 5th grade in fall 2015
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $45 for one child / $85 for two children / $100 max for family



Dates: July 18-22, 2016
Times: 8:45am-12pm
Theme: Move!
Area: NORTH OC
Church: SeaCoast Grace Church
Location: 5100 Cerritos Ave, Cypress
Ages: 3 years-5th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $50 Early Registration // $60 after June 15 (After care provided with an additional cost.)



Dates: July 19-21, 2016
Times: 10am-3pm (Tuesday – Thursday)
Theme: Cooking Camp #1 (Cooking Camp #2 runs from August 2-4)
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Compass Bible Church
Location: 140 Columbia, Aliso Viejo
Ages: Entering 2nd-6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (includes 3 days of camp, experienced and skilled instruction, (1) Summer camp t-shirt, snacks, and water)





Dates: July 25 – 28, 2016
Times: 9:00am – 12:30 pm 
Theme: The Main Event
Area: SOUTH OC
Location: Saddleback Lake Forest Campus, 1 Saddleback Pkwy, Lake Forest
Ages:  Entering 1st – 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $70 
Note: Ends with a free Friday Family Fun Night: games, bounce houses, photo booths, etc.



Dates: July 25-29, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Submerged
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Pacific Hills Calvary Chapel
Location: 24481 Moulton Pkwy, Aliso Viejo (AV, but the location feels more like Laguna Hills, a couple minutes away from Irvine Spectrum)
Ages: 5 years old -12 years old (at time of event); Free childcare for ages 6 months – 4 years for VBS volunteers
Cost: FREE
Registration link: Same as above
Note: Registration ends July 10, 2016



Dates: July 25-29, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Wilshire Avenue Community Church
Location: 212 E. Wilshire Ave, Fullerton
Ages: Possibly entering Kindergarten-5th grade; check with info@wilshireave.com
Cost: FREE
Registration link: events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5v8cg7iab&oeidk=a07eci43i2zba76b552  


Dates: July 25-29, 2016
Times: 9am-12:30pm
Theme: The Cave
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Calvary Church
Location: 1010 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana
Ages: Birth - 6th grade (Nursery-Pre/K parents required to serve on campus)
Cost: FREE; $15 for optional VBS T-shirt
Other: Nursery and preschool available for children of volunteers 



Dates: July 25-29, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
Location: 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos
Ages: 4 years old and potty trained - 5th grade
Cost: FREE



Dates: July 25-29, 2016
Times: 9-11:40am
Theme: Dive Deep
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Brea Baptist Church
Location: 217 E. Birch St., Brea
Ages: 4 years old - 6th grade
Cost: FREE
Other: Must register by July 15, 2016



Dates: July 25-29, 2016
Times: 9am-12:30pm
Theme: Camp Coast (Summer Program) with Music, Recreation, Live Drama, The Big God Story, laughs with friends, games, and so much more. 
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Coast Hills Community Church
Location: 5 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo 
Ages:  Three programs will be available. Pre-School (birth - 4 years), Kid Life (5 years - 2nd grade), Pre-Teen (3rd grade – 6th grade).
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75



Dates: July 25-29, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Capo Beach Church
Location: 25975 Domingo Ave, Capistrano Beach
Ages: 4-year-olds to 5th grade students
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): By Sunday July 17th: $45, After Sunday July 17th: $55



Dates: July 25-29, 2016
Times: Preschoolers aged 4 & 5 years, 9am-11:45am. K-3rd graders, 9am-12pm.  4th and 5th graders, 9am-12pm.
Theme: Glow
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: San Clemente Presbyterian
Location: San Clemente
Ages: K-3rd graders 9am-noon and preschool age 4 & 5 years, 9am-11:45am. SOL Week is a VBS specifically designed for 4th & 5th graders entering 2016/2017 school year. Monday-Friday, July 25-29, 9am-noon. The week includes service projects, games, crafts, worship, Bible study, a special field trip (TBD), and a SOL Week T-shirt. On Thursday, July 28 we will have a beach day at T-street.
Cost (ask for scholarship if needed): $55; $25 if parent volunteers to help



Dates: July 25-29, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Wintersburg Church
Location: 2000 N. Fairview Street, Santa Ana
Ages: 3 years old at start of program – entering 5th graders; preschoolers must be potty trained
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $40/child; $100 family maximum
Note: Registration due 7/1/16



Dates: July 26-28, 2016
Times: 10am-3pm (Tuesday – Thursday)
Theme: Camp Compass
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Compass Bible Church
Location: 140 Columbia, Aliso Viejo
Ages: Entering 2nd-6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (includes 3 days of camp, experienced and skilled instruction, (1) Summer camp t-shirt, snacks, and water)



AUGUST 2016
 

Dates: August 1-5, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
Location: 23262 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest
Ages: 3 and potty trained- entering 5th grade (limited space this year)
Cost: FREE
Note: “We are offering a Family Fun Day and Barbecue on Saturday, August 6 at noon, and we would love to have all of our kids and families attend the 9:30am service with us on Sunday, August 7 to sing our VBS songs in church, and to join us for an ice cream social after the service!”



Dates: August 1-5, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Barnyard Roundup
Area: NORTH OC
Church: King of Kings Lutheran Church
Location: 13431 Newhope St, Garden Grove
Ages: 3 years old – 8th grade
Cost: FREE



Dates: August 1-5, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm for 5 - 10 year olds AND 9-11:30am for 3 ½ - 4 year olds
Theme: Barnyard Round-Up
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Shorelife Church
Location: 5772 McFadden Ave, Huntington Beach
Ages: 3 ½ - 10 years old
COST: FREE



Dates: August 1-5, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: SonWest Roundup
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Calvary Chapel Los Alamitos
Location: Possibly at Rusk Park in Rossmoor
Ages: 4 years old - completed 5th grade; there is also a Mommy and Me group for toddlers under 4 years old
Cost: FREE
Web link: General link http://cclosalamitos.com/



Dates: August 1-5, 2016
Times: 9am-12:30pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Crossroads Mission Viejo
Location: 25991 Pala Dr., Mission Viejo
Ages: 3 year olds (potty trained) – entering 5th grade
COST: $45/child until 7/3/16, then increase to $55/child until 7/17/16


Dates: August 1-5, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Surf Shack
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Hephatha Lutheran Church
Location: Anaheim
Ages: entering TK (transitional kindergarten) -6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25

 

Dates: August 1-5, 2016
Times: 9am- (possibly 12pm, no end time stated)
Theme: Summer Games
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Friends Church
Location: 5141 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda
Ages: 5 years old or entering Kindergarten-6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25, no refunds



Dates: August 2-4, 2016
Times: 10am-3pm (Tuesday – Thursday)
Theme: Cooking Camp #2
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Compass Bible Church
Location: 140 Columbia, Aliso Viejo
Ages: Entering 2nd-6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (includes 3 days of camp, experienced and skilled instruction, (1) Summer camp t-shirt, snacks, and water)



Dates: August 5-7, 2016
Times: 10am-3pm (Tuesday – Thursday)
Theme: Edge 5th/6th grade Summer Camp
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Compass Bible Church
Location: 140 Columbia, Aliso Viejo
Ages: Entering 5th and 6th grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (includes 3 days of camp, experienced and skilled instruction, (1) Summer camp t-shirt, snacks, and water)



Dates: August 8-12, 2016
Times: 9am-12pm
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: SOUTH OC
Church: Community Lutheran Church
Location: 30322 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM)
Ages: Not stated
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $60 for 1st child; $50 for 2nd child, $40 for 3rd child and beyond; $20/child if parent volunteers all 5 days of VBS



Dates: August 8-12, 2016
Times: Not yet available
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: CENTRAL OC
Church: Newport Center United Methodist Church
Location: 1601 Marguerite Ave, Corona del Mar
Ages: Not stated
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $100/child OR $125/family
Contact for information: christinecornett@gmail.com



Dates: August 9-11, 2016
Times: 9:30-11am
Theme: Cave Quest
Area: NORTH OC
Church: Christ Pacific Church
Location: 20112 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach
Ages: 3 years old (as of Sept. 2016) – 3rd grade
Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $35
Other: Registration closes August 3.