Vacation Bible Schools

June 28, 2007 Last Updated: June 28, 2007 12:31 PM Religion

The following vacation Bible schools and summer camp events are being offered:

WHAT: "Avalanche Ranch" vacation Bible school for children 2 years old through sixth gradeWHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 8 through 12WHERE: 221 W. New Castle St.INFO: Register in advance by calling 724-287-7241 or arrive the first day at 5:30 p.m.

WHAT: "Be a Fisher of Men" vacation Bible schoolWHEN: 9 a.m. to noon July 9 through 13WHERE: 150Highland Ave.INFO: Call 724-482-2630

WHAT: "Avalanche Ranch" Summer Blast Camp for children 4 years old through fifth grade. Camp includes crafts, games, Bible stories and snacks. Cost of $18 includes a T-shirt.WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon July 9 to 13WHERE: Route 8 at Heckert Road, BakerstownINFO: Registration forms are available at the church office or by calling 724-443-1555.———WHAT: Extended Summer Blast Camp for children in second through fifth grade who attend Summer Blast Camp. Cost is $75 in addition to Summer Blast fee. Camp includes rock climbing, ropes course, gymnastics, arts and science with the Carnegie Science Center, tennis lessons, water carnival, nature photography, journaling, scavenger hunt and mission activities.WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. July 9 to 12WHERE: Route 8 at Heckert Road, BakerstownINFO: Registration forms are available at the church office or by calling 724-443-1555.

WHAT: Vacation Bible school for children age 4 through sixth gradeWHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 9 through 13WHERE: Concord Presbyterian Church, 625 Hooker Road, West SunburyINFO: Registration forms are available at the church offices or by calling 724-894-2701.

WHAT: "Tumbleweed Gulch" vacation Bible school for potty-trained children age 3 through sixth gradeWHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 9 through 13WHERE: 120 Walker Ave.INFO: Register at www.christsoutreach.org or call 724-283-8407 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays.

WHAT: "Lift Off" vacation Bible school for children in preschool through sixth gradeWHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 15 to 19WHERE: 142 Rockdale Road, Penn TownshipINFO: Call 724-352-4890.

WHAT: "Avalanche Ranch" vacation Bible school for children age 3 through fifth gradeWHEN: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 16 through 20WHERE: 127 Knoch Road, SaxonburgINFO: Registration can be made by clicking the New Life Kids link at www.NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-290-0161.

WHAT: "Avalanche Ranch" vacation Bible schoolWHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 16 to 20WHERE: 107 Staley Ave., ButlerINFO: Call 724-287-7464.

WHAT: Vacation Bible schoolWHEN: 8:45 a.m. to noon July 16 to 20WHERE: 438 Bear Creek Road, SarverINFO: Call 724-353-1720.

WHAT: "Game Day Central" vacation Bible school for youths in preschool through sixth gradeWHEN: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 19 to 21WHERE: Corner of Route 228 and Pittsburgh Street in MarsINFO: Register online at www.cccofmars.org or by calling 724-624-3230.

WHAT: "B.O.O.T Camp" vacation Bible school for age 4 to adultWHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. July 22 to 26, with free dinners at 5 p.m.WHERE: 242 S. Washington St., Evans CityINFO: Call 724-538-8341

WHAT: MAD (Music, Art and Drama) Camp with the theme "The Bible Tells Me So" for children in first grade and olderWHEN: July 22 to 29WHERE: 501 Second St., ButlerINFO: Call 724-287-5427.

WHAT: Vacation Bible school for all ages. A light supper will be served each night.WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 22 to 26WHERE: 201 W. Jefferson St., ButlerINFO: Registration forms are available in the church office and are due by July 8. Call 724-287-6741.

WHAT: "Soaring to New Heights with God" vacation Bible school for children in kindergarten through ninth gradeWHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 22 to 26WHERE: Corner of Old Plank and Township Line Roads, on the border ofButler and Penn TownshipsINFO: For registration and information, call 724-287-2826.

WHAT: "A Wild Ride Through God's Word" vacation Bible schoolWHEN: July 23 to 27WHERE: 201 E. Jefferson St., ButlerINFO: Call 724-282-4777

WHAT: "Soar to New Heights" vacation Bible schoolWHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. July 24 to 27WHERE: 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler TownshipINFO: Call Mel for information on registering or to volunteer at 724-287-4462.

WHAT: "Lift Off" vacation Bible school for children age 3 through sixth gradeWHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21 to 23. An optional picnic dinner for families will begin at 6 p.m.WHERE: Steelworkers Shelter in Alameda ParkINFO: Call 724-287-5427 to register or volunteer.