School is letting out, and parents are no doubt readying
themselves for the usual summer lament:
”
I’m bored; there’s nothing to do!
”
Fortunately, many local churches have planned entertaining,
educational and economical programs that can meet this need.
School is letting out, and parents are no doubt readying themselves for the usual summer lament: “I’m bored; there’s nothing to do!” Fortunately, many local churches have planned entertaining, educational and economical programs that can meet this need.
GILROY
– Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., will offer two sessions of Speed Racer. Preschool through second grades will be held 9 a.m. to noon June 16-20 ($50). Grades three through six will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 23-27 ($55). There will be games, crafts, skits, music and Bible stories. The older students will have additional time to choose activities like soccer, drama and kickball. For information, call (408) 842-3000.
– Gilroy First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., will host Outrigger Island 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 23-27. Kindergartners through sixth-graders are invited to attend at no cost. A Basketball and Cheer Summer Camp, held at Mt. Madonna High School, will be offered 8:30 a.m. to noon July 7 through 11. The $40 fee includes T-shirt, sport water bottle, pompons, snacks and basketball. Registration for both events will be held at a Summer Kickoff 3 to 5 p.m. June 8 at Las Animal Park. For details, call (408) 847-6000.
– Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1735 Hecker Pass Road, will present Summer Music Camp 9 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 11 through 15 for children aged 3 and over ($40). Students will learn about music through stories, songs and crafts; a performance and picnic will be held on Sunday. For more, call (408) 842-2713.
HOLLISTER
– Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church will host God’s Big Backyard at the St. Benedict Campus, 1200 Fairview Road. Session one, for ages 4 and 5, will be held 9 a.m. to noon July 15, 16 and 17 ($40). Session two, for grades one through six, will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21-25 ($60). Registration prices rise after July 4. Emphasis will be on seeing the Body of Christ in the people around us. Activities include crafts, games, snacks and Bible stories. For information, call (831) 637-9212.
– First Presbyterian Church, 2066 San Benito St., presents Power Lab 9 a.m. to noon July 28 through Aug. 1 ($30 for one student, $55 for 2). Preschoolers through fifth-graders are welcome. Activities involve a science motif: crafts, music, videos, Bible stories, outdoor games and snacks. For details, call (831) 637-4350.
– Hollister United Methodist Church will hold its VBS on Aug. 1 and 2 at the San Benito High School track in conjunction with the community’s Relay for Life observance. While their parents are participating in this cancer fund-raiser, children will be provided a safe environment for games, crafts, songs, Bible stories and running activities. There is no charge to participate, but call the church for specific schedules at (831) 637-4240.
– Trinity Lutheran Church, 2300 Airline Highway, is providing Wilderness Trek 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 4 through 8. Kindergartners through seventh-graders will barbecue, pitch tents, do nature hunts and enjoy the outdoors while learning about God. There is no charge to participate, but space is limited. Call (831) 636-1321.
MORGAN HILL
– Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., will present for grades K through nine, three sessions of Children’s Music Theater: June 16-21, July 7 through 12, July 14-19. Activities include drama, music, choreography and art, culminating in a full-length musical production each Saturday. Cost is $210 for one child, $190 for two, $150 for three per session. For more, call (408) 779-3551.
– St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 17740 Peak Ave., will hold VBS 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 23-27. Children from preschool through high school will be placed in appropriate groups. Registration fee is $20 for the first child, $15 for each additional child. For more, call (408) 779-9510. Also, Fun Summer Camp will be offered at St. John’s Preschool. Ten one-week sessions, from 9 a.m. to noon, will feature water and sand play, arts, crafts, reading, music and more. Fees are based on the number of days attended. Call (408) 782-9994.
– Morgan Hill Bible Church, 15055 Monterey Highway, presents a Day Camp 9 a.m. to noon June 23-27 for kindergartners through sixth-graders. The cost is $30 per child. The church also offers a Sports Camp for grades K though sixth 5 to 8 p.m. July 14-18. The cost is $50 per child. There will also be Silver Spur Junior Camp from July 27-Aug. 2 for third- through sixth-graders. For details, call (408) 778-5083.
– Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave., hosts God’s Big Back Yard 5 to 8 p.m. July 7 to 11. Children in grades one through six will enjoy dinner, games, crafts, recreation and music emphasizing service to family, friends and neighbors. The cost is $50 per student. For more, call (408) 779-2820.
– Shadow Mountain Baptist Church, 280 Llagas Road, presents Friendship Trek 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 7 though 11. Students will enjoy crafts, games, puppets, kits, Bible stories and snacks. There is no charge to attend. For information, call (408) 776-7352.
– West Hills Community Church will host Amazon Adventure: The Ultimate Trek Through Time at the San Martin County Park, 13865 Monterey Road, 9 a.m. to noon July 21-25. There will be games, crafts, music and snacks. The charge is $5 per student. For more, call (408) 779-0697.
