Camp Creation July 11-12 at First Presbyterian

This summer, vacation Bible school at First Presbyterian Church for children two years old through rising fifth-grade students will have a new twist.

Called Camp Creation, it’s based on a day camp model and will be offered for two days, July 11 and 12, rather than a few hours each day for five days.

The camp will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. The program is designed to take into account the needs of working parents by providing extended drop-off and pick-up times. Parents can drop off their children as early as 8:45 a.m. and pick them up as late as 5:15 p.m.

The activities will include music led by the Rev. Sharon Youngs (singer and guitarist), games, outside water activities, crafts, Bible stories and lessons, and a time for the children to help cook their own lunches.

The lunch on the first day will consist of homemade pizzas with vegetables from the Sunday school garden. On the last day the children will help cook hot dogs and s’mores around a campfire.

“We are calling our time together Camp Creation because the focus is the creation story,” said Hannah Norris, director of youth and children’s education at the church. “We will learn and talk about how we can care for God’s creations—plants, animals, and people.”

Every child is welcome, even children from families who don’t attend the church. If parents are able, the church suggests that they make a $5 donation to help defray costs. Parents can sign up their children by calling the church office at (865) 483-1318.