Here are some of the upcoming Vacation Bible School’s (VBS) and summer camps that Madison churches and businesses are offering. If you want to include your summer camp/VBS in this calendar, please email the information to news@greenepublishing.com.
Monday June 2 through Friday June 6
Landmark Baptist Church, located at 3399 U.S. Hwy. 90, in Madison, still has their VBS registration open. Ages accepted are four to 19 years old. The theme is “Roman’s Surrender to Service: Obeying Christ’s Commands.” The VBS will begin at 6 p.m. nightly. For more information, call (850) 973-7190.
Sunday June 8 through Friday June 13
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5905 NW Lovett Rd., in Greenville, is holding a Vacation Bible School (VBS) from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. for children/teens ages zero through 18. This year’s theme is “Magnified”. There will be bible lessons, music, arts and crafts, games and prices and recreation nightly at St. John’s VBS. On Friday, there will be a commencement ceremony held. An adult class will be held for ages 19-years-old and older. Dinner will be provided nightly. For more information, please visit their website at sjmbcgreenville.com.
Monday June 9 through Wednesday June 11
To celebrate their approaching VBS, Hickory Grove Methodist Church will host a special kickoff service on Sunday, June 8, beginning at 5 p.m. Services for each day will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided each day. The church is located at 1218 NE Hickory Grove Rd., in Pinetta.
Monday June 9 through Thursday June 12
The North Florida College (NFC) Kelly Fitness and Wellness Camp for children six through 12-years-old will be held from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Here campers will gain knowledge about personal wellness. During this camp, participants will compete in fitness challenge about mindfulness and nutrition education. Campers will also participate in yoga, strength training, various cardio games and wellness workshops. This camp will end with a fitness challenge and certificates for all participants. This camp is $50 per week. From 8 a.m. until 8:30 a.m., there will be warm-ups and stretching. Then, following that, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. there will be strength and cardio circuits. A snack and hydration break will take place from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Starting at 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., there will be mindfulness and yoga. Then, fitness games, team challenges, team building and group sports will be held from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. To register for the Kelly Fitness and Wellness camp, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.
Monday June 9 through Friday June 13
CrossPoint Madison, located at 688 N Washington Ave., in Madison, is holding their first DPKamp (VBS) at the CrossPoint Madison Campus from 8:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Children ages three through rising fifth-graders are invited to CrossPointe’s VBS. Kindergarten through fifth-graders will have multiple paths to choose from and Pre-K will have their own set activities. The theme for CrossPointe Madison’s VBS is Ohana, where your kids will learn what it means to be “a part of the family of God”. Your children will learn about God, engage in fun activities, snack time; etc. Children will enjoy arts and crafts, STEM, outdoor games, Lego building battles and much more. CrossPointe’s DPKamp is $15 per kid. To register, please visit crosspointeval.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/913/responses/new.
Monday June 9 through Thursday June 26
The NFC Theatre Stars Camp will be held from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., with campers enjoying activities like acting workshops, character development, stage movement, script reading, improv and costume/set design. Children ages eight through 16-years-old are able to join the NFC Theatre Stars Camp. The participants will perform live on the last day of camp to show their relatives what they have learned at NFC’s Theatre Stars Camp. This camp is $50 per week. From 8 a.m. until 8:15 a.m., there will be warm-ups and icebreakers (which consists of theatre games and vocal warmups). An Acting and Improv workshop will be held from 8:15 a.m. until 9 a.m. During this activity, participants will have scene practice and group exercises. The Character Development section will be held from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., with monologue work and script analysis. From 9:45 a.m. until 10 a.m., campers will receive a break. Stage Movement and Blocking, which is learning how to move on stage, will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Then, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., there will be Set Design and Rehearsal, which involves scene practices and costume/prop work. To register, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.
Tuesday June 10 through Thursday June 12
With the end of the school year in sight and summer right around the corner, it’s time to register for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Summer Camp. Registration for the camp runs from Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 9. The camp is free and space is limited, so don’t delay. The camp is for youngsters age eight through 17. The hours each day are from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., with pick-up from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The drop-off and pick-up location will be at the North Florida College Public Safety Academy, located at 639 NW Mockingbird Trail, in Madison. This year’s camp promises to be a fun and educational experience for everyone. The camp will include faith-based mini-leadership training sessions that will focus on teamwork, structure, love and discipline. Other activities will include confidence building courses, archery, firearms safety and marksmanship, emergency preparedness and more. There will also be K9 demonstrations and tracking, fire safety, wildlife familiarization and management and more. MCSO personnel will facilitate and provide instruction during the camp. To register your child, simply stop by the MCSO, located at 2364 W. US 90, in Madison. The MCSO Summer Camp is funded in part by private and business donations to the Sheriff’s Office Charities. To help with the Sheriff’s Office Charities, please contact Maj. Doug Haskell at the MCSO at (850) 253-3311.
Monday June 16 through Friday June 20
• Hopewell Baptist Church, located at 4611 SW County Rd. 360, in Madison, will have their “Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things” VBS from 5:45 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. Hopewell will offer activities for PreK through adults.
• Suwannee Station Baptist Church recently announced the dates for their VBS. This year’s theme will be “Magnify God”. The “Magnify God” VBS will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with dinner provided. Anyone from the ages of kindergarten through high school is welcome to attend. The Suwannee Station Baptist Church is located at 3289 101st Lane, in Live Oak, Fla. For more information, please contact Missy Richard, the VBS coordinator, at (386) 688-5985.
Sunday June 22 through Thursday June 26
First Baptist Church of Pinetta, located at 10285 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Pinetta, will be holding their VBS from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. They will offer classes to PreK through 12 grade and will also have an adult class available.
Monday June 23 through Thursday June 26
The NFC Culinary Creations Camp will be held for children ages seven through 13-years-old from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. At this camp, participants will gain knowledge on kitchen safety, recipes and cooking techniques. There will be competitions, baking, nutrition basics and meal planning. This camp will end with a tasting showcase from all the participants. The camp is $50 per week. From 1 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., participants will learn about kitchen safety and sanitation basics. Knife skills and cooking techniques will be taught starting at 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 pm. Following this activity, participants will partake in snack and recipe discussion from 2:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. until 4 p.m., a baking and pastry workshop will be held. For the last activity participants will be holding a create and taste- mini cooking competition, from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Registration is open to the first 12 students. To register for NFC’s Culinary Creations Camp, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.
Monday June 23 through Thursday June 26
NFC’s Health Scholars Camp will be held for children ages six through 12-years-old from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. At this camp, participants will learn about nursing and allied health with hands-on medical simulations. Participants will undergo CPR training, medical equipment demonstrations, health career exploration and first aid basics. The camp will finish off with a graduation ceremony and certificates handed out to everyone. This camp is $75 per week. To register, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.
Monday June 23 through Thursday June 26
The NFC Industrial Machinery Maintenance Starter Camp will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for participants 15-year-old and above. Here, participants will be able to gain hands-on knowledge about working with electric motors, machining, hydraulics and welding. Industrial machinery and mechanics careers will also be discussed. This camp is $75 per week. On the first day, participants will undergo precision measurement and blueprint reading demonstrations. Then on day two, there will be machining hex nut and bolt and threaded parts Lathe. Then, on day three, participants will be allowed to use an electrical multi meter to test voltage, resistance, amperage and continuity. On day four, there will be a PVC pipe and copper pipe project where participants will work from sketches. To register, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.
Monday June 23 through Friday June 27
First Baptist Church of Madison (FBC) is holding their VBS titled “Magnified” from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Children ages three-years-old through eighth grade can participate. FBC will also offer an adult class. For more information, please visit FBC at www.madisonfbc.net/vbs/.
Tuesday June 24 through Thursday June 26
A Madison Youth Soccer camp is being held for children ages three-years old and older. Registration for one day of Madison Youth Soccer camp is $25. Registration for two days is $40 and registration for three days is $60. Shirts will be provided for all participants with drink and snacks provided. The Madison Youth Soccer Camp will be split into two different age groups, with the three through four year olds having soccer camp from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Then, children ages five years old and up will have camp from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Please register by Wednesday, June 11. The Madison Youth Soccer Camp will be held at the Ben Blair Park, located at 6418 US-90, in Lee. To register your child(ren), please visit www.madisonyouthsoccer.org. For more information, please visit their website at www.madisonyouthsoccer.org or call (859) 673-1975 or (904) 568-0979.
Wednesday June 25 through Friday June 27
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and NFC are partnering together to bring residents an MCSO Youth Adventure Camp from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. This camp is eligible for ages eight through 17-years-old. During this camp, participants will be able to learn about K9 units, investigation techniques, police work and emergency response skills from Madison County law enforcement professionals. At the end of camp, participants will graduate and obtain certificates. This camp is free. To register, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.
Monday June 30 through Thursday July 3
The Middle Florida Baptist Association and the Lake Pickett 2025 camp staff are excited to announce registration for E.C. Tyner Children’s camp at Pickett Lake, in Branford, Fla., is open. E.C. Tyner Children’s overnight camp at Pickett Lake is filled with various tracks for your children to enjoy alongside singing worship songs. Tracks being offered include: archery, canoeing, cooking, crafts, fishing, boys only, painting, swimming, girls only, woodworking and sign language. Children who have completed second through sixth grade are welcome. There is a $125 fee with a $4 site fee per child. All worker positions are filled. To register you child, please visit middleflorida.breezechms.com/form/3987379636. Please, register your child before Saturday, May 31.
Monday July 7 through Thursday July 10
NFC will host Wild Wonders Nature Camp from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. for children ages six through eight-years-old. During this camp, children will have the opportunity to explore local conservation, wildlife and outdoor skills, while hiking, animal tracking, identifying plants and outdoor games. The camp will end with a pining of Wild Wonder Nature. The camp is $50 per week. A nature walk and observation will start off the camp from 8 a.m until 8:30 a.m. From 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. there will be wildlife tracking and identification. Snack and nature journal time will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. There will be a hands-on conservation project (planting, habitat restoration) from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Outdoor and survival basics skills will be from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Registration is open to the first 15 students. To register for this camp, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.
Monday July 7 through Friday July 11
Madison First Methodist Church, located at 232 SW Horry St., in Madison, will host their On the Go with God VBS from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This VBS is open to children ages three to fifth graders. At this VBS, children will have fun learning new songs, creating arts and crafts, hearing Bible stories and various other fun activities. For more information about Madison First Methodist Church’s VBS, please contact Ruth Ann Latner at (850) 464-0236.
Monday July 7 through Thursday July 24
The NFC Theatre Stars Camp will be held for children/teens eight through 16-years-old from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. At this camp, participants will undergo acting, improv, set design and stage movement. There will be acting workshops, script reading, character development and costume design. This camp will end with a live performance. This camp is $50 per week. From 8 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. there will be a warm-up and icebreakers (theatre games and vocal warm-ups). Then from 8:15 a.m. until 9 a.m. an acting and improv workshop (scene practice and group exercises) will be held. Character development (monologue work and script analysis) will be held from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. There will be a break from 9:45 a.m. until 10 a.m. Then, after the break, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. there will be stage movement and blocking (how to move on stage). Set design and rehearsal (scene practice, prop and costume work) will be from 11 a.m until 12 p.m. To register, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.
Monday July 14 through Thursday July 17
Join NFC for their Kelly Fitness and Wellness Camp from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. This camp is for children ages six through 12-years-old. At this camp, participants will partake in yoga, cardio games, wellness workshops and strength training. This camp will end with participants undergoing a fitness challenge and gaining certificates. This camp is $50 per week. A warm-up and stretch will start off activities from 8 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Strength and cardio circuits will happen from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. From 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m., there will be a snack and hydration break. Yoga and mindfulness will take place from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Then to close out the day, there will be fitness games and team challenges with group sports and team building games from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. To register for this camp, please visit
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Monday July 21 through Thursday July 24
The NFC Culinary Creations Camp will be held for children ages seven through 13-years-old from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. At this camp, participants will gain knowledge on kitchen safety, recipes and cooking techniques. There will be competitions, baking, nutrition basics and meal planning. This camp will end with a tasting showcase from all the participants. The camp is $50 per week. From 1 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., participants will learn about kitchen safety and sanitation basics. Knife skills and cooking techniques will be taught starting at 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 pm. Following this activity, participants will partake in snack and recipe discussion from 2:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. until 4 p.m., a baking and pastry workshop will be held. For the last activity participants will be holding a create and taste- mini cooking competition, from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Registration is open to the first 12 students. To register for NFC’s Culinary Creations Camp, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.
Monday July 21 through Thursday July 24
NFC’s Ultimate Adventure and Survival Camp will be held from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. for teens ages 12 through 16-years-old. This camp will include knot tying, emergency preparedness, teamwork challenges, first aid, orienteering, navigation and how to make a shelter. At the end of camp, there will be an ultimate adventure and survival pining. The cost of this camp is $50 per week. From 8 a.m until 8:30 a.m., there will be an outdoor warm-up, team challenges and mindset training. Next, will be knot tying basics and shelter building from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. There will be a snack and hydration break from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Outdoor safety, first aid and wilderness emergency response lesson’s will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. A navigation and orienteering challenge will be held from 11 a.m until 12 p.m. Registration is open to the first 15 students. To register, please visit forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=a2u6jYGn20un7zzu3nt1LuiBJZtPMjxJkQMY6yu9PUVUM0ZXUldOWFNXUVJET0tMUlhLNlVaWU5IUS4u&origin=QRCode.