Bible/religious summer camps for kids in Rochester

Bible/religious camps

Bible and religious summer camps for kids in the Rochester, NY area.

Hope Valley Camp
6113 Horton Rd
Bliss, NY 14024
Contact: Nathan Welton, Director
Hope Valley Camp is a traditional Christian summer camp that is open to boys and girls ages 8-15. We offer two weeks of traditional residential summer camp programs during August. We are probably the most affordable residential program in western NY with rates starting as low as $125 per week! Our site contains 77 acres of lovely meadows, wooded trails, creeks, a one acre pond and some great fishing. The camp program runs for the first two weeks of August, and we offer archery, arts & crafts, nature exploration, hiking, drama, a 100' waterslide, paintball and geocacheing!

Vacation Bible School SonRock Kids Camp
Webster Christian Reformed Church
1344 State Rd
Webster, NY 14580
585-872-2352
Contact: Shannon Gamache
Children will have a great time singing songs, watching skits, creating crafts and playing games. But most important, they�ll learn how their lives can be transformed by God�s great love for them. One week in mid-to-late July.

Backstage with the BIBLE Vacation Bible School!
Calvary Chapel Greece
85 Kuhn Road
Rochester, NY 14616
585-225-8160
Contact: Valerie DuMond
"Come follow me" Jesus said. Come!! Get to the know the One who CREATED YOU, LOVES YOU, DIED for YOU, and is coming again! JESUS! For one week - July 20-24, 9:15am - 12noon. For kids ages 3-12 years old. Enjoy games, snacks, crafts and getting to know the God of the BIBLE. Parents are welcome to stay! Pre Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure correct t-shirt size. Call church office at 225-6180 or Valerie at 455-5079. VBS is free to the community!

Holy Cross Summer Adventure
Holy Cross Church
4492 Lake Avenue Rochester, NY 14612
585-621-5060
Contact: Mary Martell
Holy Cross Summer Adventure is is a 9-week summer camp for children ages 3-11. Each week has a different theme:Animal Planet, Pirate Flags and Scallywags, International Cuisine, Moovin' & Groovin', etc......There will be at least one field trip each week, as well as crafts, games, water activities and special visitors. Days and hours are flexible; you may register for one week or all nine; 2,3,4 or 5 days per week and stay for a half day or full day. Open from 7:00am-5:30pm.

August Beach Party Bible School
More Than Sports Basketball Camp
Elim Bible Institute
7245 College Street
Lima NY 14485
585-582-1230
More Than Sports is about refining our character through basketball challenges and learning that our identity goes deeper than just being a good athlete. Our Junior Camp (ages 8-12) is July 12-15, 2009, and our Senior Camp (ages 13-17) is July 15-18, 2009. The cost is $145 for campers, and $95 for those who commute. For more information or to register for this event, please email morethansports@elim.edu or call the number listed above.

Victor United Methodist
106 E. Main Street
Victor, NY 14564
We invite children 4 years and up to ride the wave of God's love at our summer Vacation Bible School, Beach Party: Surfin' through the scriptures. One week in mid-August, from 9:30-11:30 am. This program is a celebration of God's love and a chance for children to learn new Beach Be-Attitudes. Each lesson will be supported with Bible stories, songs, crafts, games and healthy snacks. Donation of $5 per child is encouraged. Please pre-register by calling 585-924-2621. Questions, contact bensink@rochester.rr.com.

Amanda Rose Belmont Dance for Joy Studio/Yahweh Ballet
80 Rockwood Place
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 442-7196
Email: danceforjoy@frontiernet.net

Bringing glory to God and joy to our souls through excellence in Christian dance education and ministry, emphasizing classical ballet. Summer ballet instruction for all levels to master. Also offering modern, Irish, expressive worship and flags, and Wee Ballet and Pre Ballet camps July 14-18 and July 28-Aug. 1.

Summer's Best Two Weeks
Parkminster Presbyterian Church
2710 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624
585-247-2424
For registration information and forms please contact us at sbtwparkminster@gmail.com or go to www.parkminster.com and look under �Summer's Best Two Weeks.� Full-day Camp Program is for ages 7 to 13 (must have completed 1st grade and not yet entered 8th grade). Prices are $195 for first child, and $175 for remaining siblings.
Date/Time: Camp is usually held mid-late July, Monday through Friday, full days - 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
Activities: A variety of sports, competitions, games, an overnight, crafts, Bible study, and more.

Vacation Bible School
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
2415 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624
585-247-7824
lcosrochester@juno.com
For ages 4 � 6th grade. Cost is $5 per child or $10 per family to cover the cost of light dinner served each evening at 6pm. 6pm � 8pm.

Veggie Town Values
Ionia Methodist Church
2120 Elton Road
Ionia, NY 14475
585-657-4475/585-624-4695
Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 to 11 in a week-long program full of Veggie Town fun. Veggie Tales is a series that teaches kids timeless values like honesty, kindness, and forgiveness in a delightfully wacky way. Veggie Town Values VBS teaches life lessons without ever being preachy. It is open and FREE to the community. 9am-12pm. Call in spring to find out which week VBS is being held.

Vacation Bible Camp
St. Helen Church
310 Hinchey Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
585-235-8018
rsthelen@dor.org
One week each summer. 9am-12pm. Approximate ages 6-12, cost= $15.

(If you belong to a camp organization and wish to submit a camp listing, please email the details to suggestions@kidsoutandabout.com.)

You can find Vacation Bible School camps in the greater Rochester area by going to http://www.myvbs.com and searching for New York State, then Rochester (or your own town).