Orange County Kids Camps, Programs, and VBS: April 2016

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

Web link: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kingsfield-kids-free-summer-blast-2016-camp-wafflewood-for-kids-age-4-11-tickets-25436902460?aff=es2

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.

Web link: http://www.voyagers.org/kids

Registration link: https://voyagers.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=455

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 – 6^th grade

Cost: FREE

Web link: http://kindredchurch.org/vbs/

Registration link: https://kindredchurch.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=24

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-5^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): FREE

Web link: http://www.rdf.org/vbs/

Registration link: https://rdf.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=198

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)

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebration-oc-kingdom-awakens-vbs-tickets-24846704161?aff=es2

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

Web link: http://www.trcclive.org/?cat=36

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

Web link: http://placentiapresbyterian.org/event-items/save-the-date-vacation-bible-school/

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 – 6^th 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

Web link: http://www.fpcfullerton.org/vbs

Registration link: http://www.fpcfullerton.org/files/vbs_2016_forms/vbs_2016_registration_form.pdf

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.

Web link: http://church.stpaulsorange.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=131785&type=d&pREC_ID=904653

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-6^th grade in the fall

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Early registration costs $40

Web link: http://www.efciem.org/index.html (scroll down)

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cave-quest-vacation-bible-school-tickets-22479769596

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

Web link: http://www.woodbridgecommunitychurch.org/vbs-2016

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.

Web link: http://uumcirvine.org/families/vacation-bible-school

Registration link: http://nowsprouting.com/universityunitedmethodistchurch2/form.php?pageID=48

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 5^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $65 per child

Web link: http://southshores.org/summer-kids

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

Web link: http://cbckidz.cbccoc.org/special-events/

Registration link: http://cbckidz.cbccoc.org/registration/

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

Web link: http://www.graceorange.org/vbs

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) – 5^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $30/child, or $70/family with 3+ children

Web link: http://www.aumctustin.org/save-the-date-1/

Registration link: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/550364e3e4b0fe6c8e831196/t/57341033f850828b81e2469f/1463029811933/VBS+2016+REGISTRATION+FORM.pdf

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 5^th grade

Cost: FREE

Web link: http://www.anaheimcrc.org/children/vbs2016.cfm

Registration link: https://anaheimcrc.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=15

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 8^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $20/child; $50 family maximum; scholarships available

Web link: http://www.firstpresorange.org/#/for-your-kids/vacation-bible-school

Registration link: http://storage.cloversites.com/firstpresbyterianchurchoforange/documents/Reg%20Form%202016_2.pdf

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 5^th grade

Cost: FREE

Web link: http://lbumc.org/events/vacation-bible-school/

Registration link: http://2016.cokesburyvbs.com/lagunabeachumc/

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)

Web link: http://www.cmvstation.com/#!vbs/ud5de

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)

Web link: http://www.cmvstation.com/#!vbs/ud5de

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

Web link: http://www.vcfanaheim.com/eventCalendar.aspx?parentnavigationid=24600

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) – 5^th grade

Cost: $25

Web link: http://www.trinityanaheim.com/VBS

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

Web link: http://www.redeemer-lutheran.net/Groups/1000036728/Redeemer_Lutheran_Church/Guest_Center/Growing_In_Faith/VBS/VBS.aspx

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 – 5^th 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.

Web link: https://my.harvest.org/portal/event_detail.aspx?id=7552

Registration link: https://my.harvest.org/portal/event_signup.aspx?id=7552

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

Web link: https://coastbiblechurch.churchcenteronline.com/registrations/events/26419

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

Web link: http://www.marinerschurch.org/irvine/vbs/

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 2^nd grade (must be 4 by 9/1/16)

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (early registration by 5/31); $85 after

Web link: http://www.pacificcoastchurch.org/pcckidsclub/specialevents-camps.html

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

Web link: http://www.stjohnsorange.org/vbs/

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 2^nd-6^th 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)

Web link: http://www.compasschurch.org/kids/skc/

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

Web link: http://calvarycomm.org/event/818313-2016-06-27-vacation-bible-school/

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

Web link: http://www.crossway-church.com/vbs/

Registration link: https://crosswayoc.breezechms.com/form/WalkThisWayVBSIrvine

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

Web link: http://www.missionbible.org/vbs-2016-cave-quest

Registration link: https://missionbible.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=6

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

Web link: http://irvineonnuri.net/

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

Web link: http://www.crossway-church.com/vbs/

Registration link: https://crosswayoc.breezechms.com/form/WalkThisWayVBSBrea

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. 17^th St., Santa Ana (in The Great Room)

Ages: Entering K-5^th 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)

Web link: http://newsong.net/vbs/

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

Web link: https://answersvbs.com/vbs/anaheim-free-methodist-church-2016/register/

Registration link: https://answersvbs.com/vbs/anaheim-free-methodist-church-2016/register/

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

Web link: http://www.fvccf.com/vbs-.html

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

Web link: http://livinghopecc.org/vbs/

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-6^th grade

Cost: FREE

Web link: https://answersvbs.com/vbs/crosspointhb/

Registration link: https://answersvbs.com/vbs/crosspointhb/register/

Dates: July 11-15, 2016

Times: 8:45am-12pm

Theme: A Rip-Roaring Round Up!

Area: NORTH OC

Church: Grace Community Church

Location: 138 8^th St, Seal Beach

Ages: 4 years old (by July 11, 2016) – completion of 5^th grade

Cost: FREE ($20 suggested donation appreciated)

Web link: http://gracesealbeach.org/kids-and-students/vacation-bible-school

Registration link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.cloversites.com/8b/8bbfe509-8b9e-461d-8b18-77bb16f9732a/documents/registration_sheet.pdf

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.

Web link: http://children.cccm.com/vacation-bible-school/?stage=Live

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

Web link: http://www.rockharbor.org/events/vbs/

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

Web link: http://www.evfreefullerton.com/

Registration: https://evfreefullerton.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=411

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

Registration link: https://northhills.infellowship.com/Forms/322332

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

Web link: http://orangevilla.org/event/wildwildwestvbs/

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-6^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25/student; $50 family maximum

Web link: http://2016.cokesburyvbs.com/FUMCOchildren

Registration link: https://2016.cokesburyvbs.com/FUMCOchildren/register/

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

Web link: http://www.crosslinechurch.com/connect/children/

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-wars-tvbs-2016-the-defender-arrives-registration-23066667022

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.

Web link: http://www.ourterranova.com/vbs/

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

Web link: http://www.redhillchurch.org/#/get-connected/children

Registration: http://storage.cloversites.com/redhilllutheranchurch/documents/VBSRegistration%202016.pdf

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)

Web link: http://www.trabucopres.com/#/children/vbs-2016

Registration link: https://trabucopres.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=148

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

Web link: https://ccclh.onthecity.org/plaza/events/61aeb707a2a1296a20947ae4e96cb018f07e8cc4

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 5^th grade

Cost: $45 per child; scholarships available

Web link: http://www.seabreezechurch.com/connect/ministries/seabreeze-kids/

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

Web link: http://www.mookidcity.com/#!kids-camp-2016/c1i7l

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) – 3^rd grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $60 for the first child; $40 for siblings. ($75 per child after June 1st. No refunds.)

Web link: http://www.lagunapreschurch.org/children-students/children/vbs-2016/

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

Web link: http://chchurch.wpengine.com/vacation-bible-school-vbs/

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.)

Web link: http://covp.org/welcome/events

Registration link: https://www.easytithe.com/f/?k=028JP7SUOA72KCQ7

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

Web link: http://irvinepres.org/vbs

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

Web link: scroll down http://missionlutheran.org/summercamps/

Registration link: https://www.easytithe.com/f/?k=JO4GA5O503BKMX1M

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 4^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): Early registration cost $60/child; $100/two children; $120/family maximum; scholarships are available

Web link: http://lnpc.org/vacation-bible-camp-2016/

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.

Web link: https://www.foothillfamily.com/announcements/573612f36c69362edb000000

Registration link: https://www.foothillfamily.com/announcements/573612f36c69362edb000000/register

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

Web link: http://www.nhlcs.org/Summer%20Day%20Camp%202013

Registration link: http://www.nhlcs.org/content.cfm?id=328&download_id=93#attached_content

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-5^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $60

Web link: http://www.marinerschurch.org/ocean-hills/children/

Registration link: https://my.marinerschurch.org/portal/event_signup.aspx?id=136594b

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 2^nd-6^th 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)

Web link: http://www.compasschurch.org/kids/skc/

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 – 6^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $70

Note: Ends with a free Friday Family Fun Night: games, bounce houses, photo booths, etc.

Web link: http://saddleback.com/event/24575633381/saddleback-kids-the-main-event-2016-rancho-capistrano

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

Web link: http://www.mookidcity.com/#!kids-camp-2016/c1i7l

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

Web link: http://gracesv.org/connect/vbs-2016

Registration form link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.cloversites.com/e3/e3c4e56f-ba35-46ba-aaa6-097a3368b95d/documents/Child_Registration_.pdf (Registration closes on July 10)

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 6^th 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

Web link: http://www.gslcirvine.org/ministries/vbs/

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 – 5^th 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

Web link: http://marinersmedia.org/compass/2016/05/10/summer-fun-nights-vbs-2016/

Registration link: https://my.marinerschurch.org/portal/event_signup.aspx?id=136556

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 2^nd – 5^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $75 (early registration by 5/31); $85 after

Web link: http://www.pacificcoastchurch.org/pcckidsclub/specialevents-camps.html

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

Web link: http://www.resurrectionoc.com/kidscamp

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

Web link: http://thebridgersm.com/event/mega-skills-camp/?instance_id=18484

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

Web link: http://libertybaptistchurch.org/vbs

Registration: http://libertybaptistchurch.org/vbs-details

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

Web link: http://www.sothumc.org/Ministries/children/vbs.php

Registration link: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/sothumc/gpgs/Home.aspx

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.)

Web link: http://seacoastgrace.org/events/scg_kids_vbs_2016_move

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 2^nd-6^th 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)

Web link: http://www.compasschurch.org/kids/skc/

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 – 6^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $70

Note: Ends with a free Friday Family Fun Night: games, bounce houses, photo booths, etc.

Web link: http://saddleback.com/event/21360217987/saddleback-kids-the-main-event-2016-lake-forest

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

Web link: http://www.ccpacifichills.org/event/submergedvbs/

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-5^th grade; check with info@wilshireave.com

Cost: FREE

Web link: http://wilshireave.com/vbs/

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

Web link: http://calvarylife.org/calvary-vbs/the-cave/

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

Web link: http://www.gspc.org/vbs

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

Web link: http://breabaptist.org/vbs-vacation-bible-school-2016

Registration form: http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/brea_baptist/bbc-vbs-2016-application.pdf

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

Web link: https://coasthillschurch.org/event/811589-2016-07-25-camp--coast-formerly-known-as-vbs/

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

Web link: http://www.capobeachchurch.com/event/830871-2016-07-25-vacation-bible-school-2016/

Dates: July 25-29, 2016

Times: Preschoolers aged 4 & 5 years, 9am-11:45am. K-3rd graders, 9am-12pm. 4^th and 5^th 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

Web link: http://scpres.org/#/family-ministry/vbs

Registration link: https://scpres.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=664

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 5^th graders; preschoolers must be potty trained

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $40/child; $100 family maximum

Web link: http://www.wintersburg.org/

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15tZmtRSed1YJdq9Bxy_16iJCN5ya_i3fAqJveiaC62I/viewform?edit_requested=true

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 2^nd-6^th 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)

Web link: http://www.compasschurch.org/kids/skc/

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!”

Web link: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/abidingsavior16/gpgs/Home.aspx

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 – 8^th grade

Cost: FREE

Web link: https://vbsmate.com/events/KingofKingsgg/4894

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

Web link: https://vbsmate.com/events/ShorelifechurchVBS2016/3270

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/

Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/61368354950158

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 5^th grade

COST: $45/child until 7/3/16, then increase to $55/child until 7/17/16

Web link: http://www.crossroadsmv.com/news-media/latest-announcements/183-kids-fun-club-2016

Registration link: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/crossroadsmv/gpgs/Home.aspx

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

Web link: http://hephatha.net/vbs-2016/

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-6^th grade

Cost (ask for scholarships if needed): $25, no refunds

Web link: http://friends.church/yorba-linda/kids/vbs/

Registration link: https://my.friendschurchyl.com/portal/event_signup.aspx?id=20190

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 2^nd-6^th 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)

Web link: http://www.compasschurch.org/kids/skc/

Dates: August 5-7, 2016

Times: 10am-3pm (Tuesday – Thursday)

Theme: Edge 5^th/6^th grade Summer Camp

Area: SOUTH OC

Church: Compass Bible Church

Location: 140 Columbia, Aliso Viejo

Ages: Entering 5^th and 6^th 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)

Web link: http://www.compasschurch.org/kids/skc/

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 1^st child; $50 for 2^nd child, $40 for 3^rd child and beyond; $20/child if parent volunteers all 5 days of VBS

Web link: http://clcrsm.org/ministries/vbs.htm

Registration link (scroll down to VBS; they also offer Day Camp): https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=Fi1giPL8kwX_Oe1AO50jRsFngqEj1l6ltOUvNFDEBXvHO3iVYxvvxhHjRfLOeq662EvVVAEjqawDomKT1pbouaD88hKYNiPMmRoKONVF00s=

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

Web link: http://www.newportcenterumc.org/

Registration: http://www.newportcenterumc.org/vbs-registration.html