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Asbury UMC, VBS, Vacation Bible School — Make lasting memories at VBS. (Asbury UMC)

Hey, parents! It’s time to start planning ways to entertain your kids this summer. My suggestion? Send them to camp! Asbury United Methodist Church in North Shelby County is offering Vacation Bible School (VBS) along with exciting summer camps this June and July. Read on for all the details and how to sign up.

VBS at Asbury—June 24-27, 8:30AM-Noon

Make great memories at Vacation Bible School. (Asbury UMC)

If you want your kids to build memories, friendships and a religious foundation, signing them up for VBS at Asbury is a great way to do it.

Designed for rising Kindergarteners to 6th graders, VBS will be a spirited week of games, new friendships and worship.

With this year’s theme being “Start the Party!”, it is sure to be a blast.

VBS at Asbury details:

When: June 24-27 | 8:30AM-Noon
Ages: Rising Kindergarteners-6th graders (as of 2024-2025 school year)
Cost: $5

Sign up now for summer fun at Asbury United Methodist Church in Hoover.

Asbury Summer Fun Camps—June + July

Lacrosse Camp 3 Your kids will love this Vacation Bible School + summer camps in North Shelby County

From Lacrosse Camp to STEM Camp, this summer will be full of memories for your little ones. (Asbury UMC)

Asbury will also offer a variety of summer camps this June and July, from art and chess to science and soccer.

BONUS: You can tailor Asbury’s summer camps to fit your child’s interests and family’s needs. This means they can sign up for a few hours of entertainment in the morning or afternoon, or combine camps to create an all-day adventure.

You can also sign up for VBS in the morning and camp in the afternoon.

Check out Asbury’s Summer Camps below.

Babysitter’s Training + Pediatric First Aid/CPR (Red Cross)—June 6 + 7 | 8:30AM-2:45PM
- What to expect: Participants of this camp will learn basic childcare/fire aid and skills to safely + responsibly care for infants + children. Each person will receive a certificate of completion for babysitter’s training + a 2-year certification for Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
- Ages: 11-15
- Cost: $185

Basketball Camp—June 19-21
- What to expect: Campers will learn basic basketball techniques, including ball handling, shooting + dribbling.
- Ages: Rising 2nd-6th graders
- Cost: $70

Get ready for big fun this summer. (Asbury UMC)

Creative Art Camp—June 19-21
- What to expect: Young artists will let their creativity loose while exploring watercolors, drawing + print art.
- Ages: Rising 2nd-6th graders
- Cost: $70

Princess Camp—June 24-27, 11AM-2PM
- What to expect: From dress-up gowns to tiaras, your little princess will enjoy dancing + more.
- Ages: Rising 5K-3rd graders
- Cost: $85

Indoor Lacrosse—June 24-27, Noon-3PM
- What to expect: Your camper will learn the fundamentals of indoor lacrosse, including stick skills, footwork + game lingo.
- Ages: Rising 2nd-6th graders
- Cost: $85

Asbury Summer Fun Camp, chess — Chess at Asbury Summer Fun Camp

Chess—June 24-27, Noon-3PM
- What to expect: Kids will love learning the fundamentals of chess while playing against fellow campers.
- Ages: Rising 2nd-6th graders
- Cost: $85

Soccer—July 9-11, 9:30AM-Noon
- What to expect: Participants will learn basic soccer techniques like passing, dribbling + the rules of the game.
- Ages: Rising 2nd-6th graders
- Cost: $70

Science— July 9-11, Noon-3PM
- What to expect: Campers will explore different regions of the earth, including the rainforest, tundra, desert, woods + more.
- Ages: Rising 2nd-6th graders
- Cost: $70

STEM—July 16-18, 9:30AM-Noon
- What to expect: Your camper will enjoy a variety of hands-on STEM activities to keep them learning while having fun.
- Ages: Rising 2nd-6th graders
- Cost: $70

Manners Matter—July 16-18, Noon-3PM
- What to expect: Your kiddo will learn all about good manners in this camp, from how to introduce themselves to saying please + thank you.
- Ages: Rising 2nd-6th graders
- Cost: $70

Music Conservatory—Now-May 2024
What to expect: Children, teens + adults can sign up for music lessons in voice + piano. You can also participate in a recital on May 5.
Cost: $25 per lesson

CASA Summer Fun Camp—June 4-20, 2024 + July 2-25

Asbury CASA Summer Fun program — Your kids will love Asbury’s CASA Summer Fun Camp. (Asbury UMC)

Camp is an awesome way to keep elementary-aged kids entertained this summer. But what if you have kids of multiple ages?

My advice is to enroll your kids in Asbury’s CASA Summer Fun Program.

Littles ages two months to Kindergarten enrolled in the program will take part in Bible, science and movement classes and enjoy lots of free play with friends.

Kids in 1st-6th grade get to go on all sorts of exciting field trips to some of the coolest, kid-friendliest spots around Birmingham, such as Let’s Play!, McWane Science Center and The Birmingham Zoo.