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Kids' Summer
​Camps & Programs

age 2-grade 6
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Registration

For help with registration, please contact Kate Ruecker (913-671-2350).
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Monday, March 20:
Registration opens for church members and families with children enrolled at Village Preschool (both Mission and Antioch campuses),     Kids Day Out and/or the Child & Family Development Center.
9 a.m. Wednesday, March 22:
​Registration opens for community members.

Kids Day Out

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Come have a KDO adventure! Children will enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts, music, storytelling and outdoor activities all while making new friends.

​Our KDO program is for ages 2 (by April 1, 2023) through 4 years old. This program is offered at Village Church Mission Campus once a week on Wednesdays, June 5-28, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost for KDO is $135.
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9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, June 5-28
Mission Campus
Ages 2-4 (*2 by April 1, 2023)
Cost: $135
Sandra Stephens
913-671-2322
ANTIOCH CAMPUS

Family VBS (Vacation Bible School)

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This summer, Village Church Antioch Campus is planning an intergenerational Vacation Bible School (VBS) designed for everyone. Our evenings will begin with dinner, and will include music, Bible stories and activities for all ages. Dinner will be provided for all. Friends and neighbors welcome!

​VBS will be held four evenings: 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 10, through Thursday, July 13. There will be a small charge to cover the cost of dinner. Registration will be coming soon.
6-8 p.m.
July 10-13
​Antioch Campus
All ages
​Cost: Coming soon
Lisa Harrison
913-681-8180

MISSION CAMPUS

Family VBS (Vacation Bible School)

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Village Church Mission Campus is featuring an intergenerational Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer designed for the entire family—parents, grandparents, little kids and big kids alike! We’ll have music, learning, games, fun and food for the whole family. Dinner will be provided for all.
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VBS will be three Wednesday evenings this summer: June 7, 21 and 28. We will provide tangible, immersive family experiences with three local non-profits—one each Wednesday. We will explore what it means to love God’s people and how we might widen our wingspan in our efforts. It’s going to be a blast, and incredibly meaningful!

Program fee is $15 per person, max $60 per family (includes dinner).
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6-7:30 p.m.
June 7, 21, 28
​Mission Campus
All ages
​​Cost: $15 per person; max $60 per family
Kate Ruecker
​913-671-2350

Music & Drama Camp

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Join us for a week of fun and music while we tell the story of Jonah and a great big whale. There'll be singing, acting, a little dancing and set designing. Camp is from from 1–4:30 p.m. June 12-16. Friday night will include a 6 p.m. dinner, followed by the production at 7 p.m. The camp is open to all students who have completed grades K-5.

The camp fee is $90 and includes a snack each day and a camp t-shirt, which will be worn as a costume for the Friday night performance. Before registration, please make sure that your child will be able to participate in the final performance. There are no auditions to participate and no solo singing or speaking is required. Those that are interested in solo roles will have the opportunity to try out at registration on Sunday afternoon, June 11 (times TBD).
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1-4:30 p.m.
June 12-16
​Mission Campus
Completed grades K-5
​Cost: $90
Jenny Hull
913-671-2319

Village Kids Camps

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Village Kids Camps offer summer enrichment as well as creative play for children ages 4 and 5 and those who have just completed grades K and 1.

Each camp runs during one of four weeks from June 5-30. Program fees are $80 for 4-day camps and $100 for 5-day camps. Each days’ sessions are three hours in length, with staggered drop off and pick up times. See below for the specific schedule, times, and cost for each camp.

Village Kids’ Camps staff are excited to spend time with your child. The summer will be packed with fun, creative and enriching learning.
Varied times/dates per camp (see below)
​Mission Campus
Ages 4-5; Completed grades K-1
​Cost: 3-day camp, $60
​4-day camp, $80
5-day camp, $100
Sandra Stephens
913-671-2322

Week 1: June 5-9

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1A. Gardens Galore
​Campers will explore plants and flowers in pollinator, herb, and rain gardens while learning about the insects that they benefit. We will build bug hotels and create garden art. One day we will focus on birds and make feeders, bird houses and bird baths. Wear your sunscreen and get ready to dig in the dirt.

​Completed grades K-1
Mary van Thullenar
9 a.m.-noon
Monday-Friday: $100
1B. Bonding Through Board Games
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Who doesn’t love time spent with friends? Playing a board game provides the magic of time to commit to each other. Come play games with your friends this week.

​Completed grades K-1
Amy Turpin
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Monday-Friday: $100
1C. A-Camping We Will Go
Campers will experience nature right here at Village Church. Using our imaginations, we will go on a rock hunt, learn about bugs and read nature books in a tent. We’ll have some favorite camping treats as well!

Preschool ages 4-5
​Erin Gustafson
9 a.m.-noon
Monday-Friday: $100
1D. Wiggle and Jiggle into Kindergarten
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Campers will wiggle and jiggle as they work on skills needed for a great start to kindergarten. Join us as we learn through play, stories and songs! Our alphabet sounds song is so catchy you will be singing it at home.

Preschool ages 4-5
Lisa Wright
9 a.m.-noon
Monday-Thursday: $80
1E. Calling all Fairies and Forest Gnomes
Bring your imaginations, and join us for a week of enchanting fun as we explore the world of fairy magic! We will create wings, wands and potions. We will hear stories, and have fun outdoor adventures among the flowers and trees. Campers will also be able to design a tiny fairy garden of their own to take home. Imaginative fairy/gnome attire is always encouraged (but closed-toe shoes are required).

Preschool ages 4-5
Shannon Cook
9 a.m.-noon
M, T, Th, F: $80

Week 2: June 12-16

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2A. Build It
​Campers will use different building materials to create structures and our own Block City. Children will construct sound LEGO structures using bases, corners and roofs. We will be creative beyond the instructions. Come Build It with us!

Completed grades K-1
Mary van Thullenar
9 a.m.-noon
Monday-Friday: $100
2B. Awesome Artists
Come be creative with us! We’ll have various art materials to use while enjoying the process of making our own art. Campers will make a t-shirt to wear on the last day of camp. Let’s create some masterpieces together.

Preschool ages 4-5
Amy Turpin
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Monday-Friday: $100
2C. Mini Chef
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Enjoy reading books and creating snacks while building on science and math skills. Chefs will make a cookbook to take home, and visit the Village kitchen!

Preschool ages 4-5
Cheryl Moormann
8:30-11:30 a.m.
M, T, Th, F: $80
2D. Science Wonders
We’ll do some fun, interactive experiments using materials found around the house. WE will make predictions and see results. Messy activities are planned so come dressd ready to experiment and create! Each child will receive a booklet of experiments to bring home on the last day of camp.

Preschool ages 4-5
Instructor TBD
9 a.m.-noon
Monday-Friday: $100

Week 3: June 19-23

Note: The church will be closed Monday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday.
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3A. Creations by Kids
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Explore your creative spirit with paint, clay, glue and more. Our focus is on the process of art where the actual experience is more important than the finished product. One day the children will create with recycled materials creating treasures from trash. Artists will host a “Gallery Showing” on Friday.

​Completed grades K-1
Mary van Thullenar
9 a.m.-noon
Tuesday-Friday: $80
3B. Raining Cats and Dogs
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Campers will learn about cats, dogs and other house pets. There will be crafts, stories, and animal play. We will have a goodwill project and maybe a fun visitor!

Completed grades K-1
Stacy Higgins
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday-Friday: $80
3C. Mini Chef
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Enjoy reading books and creating snacks while building on science and math skills. Chefs will make a cookbook to take home, and visit the Village kitchen!

Preschool ages 4-5
Cheryl Moormann
8:30-11:30 a.m.
T, Th, F: $60
3D. Animal Action
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Campers will focus on a different animal group each day: farm animals, ocean animals, zoo animals and pets. We will do movement activities like Animal Action by Greg and Steve. Children will create animal art activities, like making a favorite animal mask to take home!

Preschool ages 4-5
Erin Gustafson
9 a.m.-noon
Tuesday-Friday: $80

Week 4: June 26-30

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4A. I Spy
Secret Agents will solve mysteries using hands on activities. Children will sharpen their observation skills through games, brain twisters and scavenger hunts. Your assignment, if you choose to join us, is to think about your Secret Agent name. We are on the case!

​Completed grades K-1
Mary van Thullenar
9 a.m.-noon
Monday-Friday: $100
4B. Imagination Station
Welcome to Imagination Station. This week we will explore our mind’s creativitiy at its finest. Is that a stick? Or could it be a magic wand? We will invent thingamabobs, travel to faraway places, create stores and use our imaginations to do it all!

Preschool ages 4-5
Instructor TBD
9 a.m.-noon
Monday-Friday: $100
4C. Ooey Gooey Play
Come ready to get messy while we explore items from your kitchen to make ooey gooey art and science projects. Campers will be creative indoors and out.

Preschool ages 4-5
Melissa Schroeder
9 a.m.-noon
Monday-Friday: $100

Contact Us

Children & Family Ministry Summer Camps & Programs
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​Brooke Brundige
Mission Campus VBS
913-671-2355
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Kate Ruecker
Mission Campus VBS
913-671-2350
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Kenyon Vrooman
Mission Campus VBS
913-671-2332
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Sandra Stephens
​Kids Day Out
​913-671-2322
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Amy Turpin
Kids Day Out
​913-671-2352
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Jenny Hull
Music & Drama Camp
913-671-2385
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Lisa Harrison
Antioch Campus VBS
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913-681-8180

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  • I'M NEW
  • LOCATIONS
    • Mission Campus
    • Antioch Campus
    • Meneilly Center for Mission >
      • Food Pantry
      • Child & Family Development Center
  • ABOUT
    • Worship Services >
      • Live Broadcasts
      • Sermons
      • Baptisms
      • Weddings
      • Memorial Services
    • History & Mission
    • Pastoral Staff
    • Officers
    • Staff Directory
  • CONNECT
    • Adult >
      • Computer Ministry
      • Environmental Action
      • Presbyterian Women
      • Social Justice
      • Sunday Morning Classes
      • Village Connect Small Group Ministries
      • Village U Community Classes
      • Visiting Scholar
      • Wednesday Family Dinners
    • Young Adult
    • Youth
    • Children & Families >
      • Summer
      • Overview
      • Sunday Mornings
      • Kids Day Out
      • Preschool
      • Child & Family Development Center
      • Parents
      • Volunteer
    • Music >
      • Concerts
      • Music Ensembles
      • Music Staff
      • Village Pipe Organ
      • Village Arts Alliance
      • Volunteer
  • PASTORAL CARE
    • Memorial Services
    • Stephen Ministry
    • Counseling
    • Ministries and Support Groups
    • Volunteer
    • Prayer List
  • MISSION
    • Food Pantry - Clothes Closet
    • International Mission
    • Signature Mission
    • Local Community Grants
    • Emergency Assistance
    • Local Outreach
  • RESOURCES
    • Livestream
    • Sermons
    • Subscribe to Emails
    • Upcoming Events
    • Weekly eNote
    • "Good News" Newsletter
    • Bookstore
    • Village Cup Coffee Shop
    • Employment
  • GIVING
    • Give Now
    • Ways to Give
    • Endowment Trust
    • Memorial Gifts
    • Endowment Trust Gifts