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SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020
FAITH-BASED DAY CAMPS BY: ABBY LYNES For those looking to explore their faith,
The following list is a sample of what’s
Bozeman UMC, First Baptist Church, First
the Gallatin Valley offers several faith-
offered in the Gallatin Valley. It’s in no way
Presbyterian Church, Grand Avenue Chris-
based summer programs. These typ-
meant to be comprehensive, though, and
tian, and St. James Episcopal
ically four to five-day programs can give your child a chance to connect to a community and learn more about a religion, all while singing songs, making crafts, enjoying snacks and having fun with friends. They’re perfect for younger children wanting to get a feel for camp but not wanting to go away overnight. And as a parent and/or community member, they can also give you the opportunity to volunteer and meet other people who might share your faith.
we encourage you to check in with your religious institution to see what they offer in the summer months.
An ecumenical effort, five churches are joining forces to offer a downtown VBS, which serves 150 children and 150 youth
Hope Lutheran and Holy Rosary Catholic
and adult volunteers. Putting together the
Parish
event requires a lot of time and effort, and
Hope Lutheran usually offers a vacation
volunteers are appreciated. Event organiz-
Bible school in partnership with Holy Rosary
ers are looking for small group shepherds,
Catholic Parish, and it’s always a fun and
preschool/kindergarten teachers, craftiv-
exciting time.
ities leaders, games leaders, stories and
The camp will be held from June 15 to 19
drama leaders, carpentry leaders and
this year.
snack servers. Activities will be geared
For more information, visit hopebozeman. com/faith-formation/faith-formation-athope or email paul@hopebozeman.com.
toward children ages four and up, and childcare for volunteers’ kids three and under will be provided.
