Three initials: “VBS” appear on the calendar following the last day of school for Bluffton students. The Icon has information on several Vacation Bible Schools in its readership area. Churches not listed here may send their information to: [email protected].

Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
Ebenezer Mennonite Church
8905 Grove Road
Sunday, May 31 to Friday, June 5
5:30-9 p.m.
Ages 4 to sixth grade

Basic Elements: A Science Inspired, Christ Focused VBS
Pandora Community VBS
Host church: Pandora Missionary
300 Rocket Ridge, Pandora
Sunday, June 14, to Thursday, June 18
6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Kindergarten to grade six (just completed)

Backyard Bible Club
Bluffton Baptist Church
345 County Line Road
Monday, July 6, to Friday, July 10
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12

A Knight's Quest
Rockport and Cairo United Methodist Churches
Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17
6 to 8:30 p.m. (Supper served to kids at 6)
"The Big Show" for family and friends on Friday at 8 p.m.
Held at Cairo United Methodist

Kid2Kid Camp: Adventures on Treasurer Island
St. John Mennonite
15988 Road 4, Pandora
Every Wednesday from July 15 through Aug. 12
9 to 11:30 a.m.

Bible Blast to the Past: Discover God’s Everlasting Love
Bluffton Area Community VBS
Host church: Bluffton Presbyterian
112 N. Main St.
Participating congregations: Emmanuel United Church of Christ, English Lutheran, First Mennonite, First United Methodist, St. John’s United Church of Christ, St. Mary’s Catholic, Bluffton Presbyterian
Sunday, July 19 to Thursday, Jun 23
Ages 4 to completed grade five