Summertime is almost here and that means preparation for a very popular activity for Episcopal churches across Central Florida: Vacation Bible School (VBS).

Open to youth of various ages and featuring biblical themes such as “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus” and “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity,” among others, VBS camps begin in June, with some offered in July and August.

Following is a partial list of VBS camps in the Diocese of Central Florida. Events are subject to change with updates available online at the Diocese of Central Florida website at: http://cfdiocese.org on the internet.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church
338 E. Lyman Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-647-3413

• June 18-22, 8:45 a.m.-noon: Theme is “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.” Cost of $40 includes T-shirt and CD. Friday is a designated “Water Day” for campers. For ages and more information, contact Dolly Dunnam at 407-617-6097 or Dollyd@allsaintswp.com via email.

Cathedral of the Church of Saint Luke
130 Magnolia Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
407-849-0680

• July 16-20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Theme is “Shipwrecked: Rescue by Jesus.” Open to youth who will be 4 by Sept. 1 through rising fifth-graders. Email Susie Dunlap at sdunlap@stlukescathedral.org for more information.

Church of the Ascension
4950 S. Apopka-Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32819
407-876-3480

• July 30-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Theme is “Shipwrecked: Rescue by Jesus.” Open to 3-year-olds, trained, through sixth-graders. Cost is $20 per child, maximum $40 per family. Cost per child after June 3 is $25, maximum $50 per family. Payments after June 3 are nonrefundable because of material costs for the camp. To volunteer and get 50 percent off, or register by June 3, go to: vbspro.events/p/ascensionorlando on the internet.

Church of the Good Shepherd
221 South Fourth St.
Lake Wales, FL 33853-3856

• June 4-8, 9-11:45 a.m.: Theme is “A Wrinkle in Time” from Madeleine L’Engle’s classic book. Lunch on Friday is at noon and parents and guardians are invited, Open to Kindergarteners through rising fifth-graders. Call the church office at 863-676-8578 for more information. To volunteer, go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b44adac23a20-vacation to sign up.

Church of the Messiah
241 N. Main St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-656-3218

• June 25-29, 5:30-8:30 p.m., with free dinner at 5:30 p.m. for registered students: Theme is “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.” Registration is being taken online at: vbspro.events/p/COTM2018 on the internet.

Episcopal Church of St. Mary
5750 SE 115 St.
Belleview, FL 34420

• June 25-29, 5:30-8 p.m.: Theme is “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus.” Open to Kindergarteners through eighth-graders. Older youths will serve as leaders. Register at stmarysbelleview.orgor call 352-347-6422.

St. Augustine of Canterbury
475 43^rd Ave.
Vero Beach, FL 32968-1836
772-770-3494

• June 25-29, 9 a.m.-noon, with free light lunch daily at noon for students and their families: Theme is “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.” Open to 3-year-olds through rising fifth-graders. Lunch will be served in the parish hall. Go to: https://vbspro.events/p/events/vbs2018staugustines/details for more information.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
2499 N. Westmoreland Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
407-843-8448

• June 18-22, 9 a.m.-noon.: Theme is “Shipwrecked: Rescue by Jesus.” Open to pre-school children, trained, through Pre-K. Cost is $25 for elementary school kids who have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade; 50, for others. Go to: https://vbspro.events/p/events/cd0db3 for more information.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
700 Rinehart Road
Lake Mary, FL 32746
407-444-5673

Summer weekly camps

Early bird pricing ranges from $120 to 140 based on week selected.

• May 29-June 1: Theme is Star Wars Camp. Open to 4-year-olds through sixth graders.
• June 25-29: Theme is Choose Your Adventure Camp. Open to 4-year-olds through sixth graders.
• July 2-6: Theme is American Decades Camp. Open to 4-year-olds through sixth graders.
• July 9-13: Theme is World Cup Camp. Open to 4-year-olds through sixth graders.
• July 23-27: Theme is Game Show Camp. Open to 4-year-olds through sixth graders.
• July 30-Aug. 3: Theme is Lights, Camera, Action Camp. Open to 4-year-olds through sixth graders.
• 6-9: Theme is Imagineering Camp. Open to 4-year-olds through sixth graders.

Kids Games VBS: Heroes Helping Others (H₂0)

• July 16-20: Open to 4-year-olds through sixth graders. Early bird registration is $50.

For more information and to register, go to: https://stpeterslakemary.org/camps/ on the internet.