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VBS DAY CAMP 2023

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Food Truck Party 2022
VBS DAY CAMP

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June 13-17, 2022
​M-F
9:00-11:30am

(children ages 3-12)

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North Scottsdale United Methodist Church invites children to “FOOD TRUCK PARTY Day Camp.”  This camp adventure will be held Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17, 9:00 a.m. until 11:30AM at NSUMC.  It is open to all children ages three through twelve.  Because of the generous donations from our NSUMC members, this year our VBS/DAY CAMP is  now   FREE for the full week program.
 
Food Truck Party Day Camp  teaches us that  everything we have comes from God!  It’s by turning to God at our meal time prayer, we can find grace, compassion and support on our daily journey.  This day camp offers energizing dance videos, interactive bible puppetry, super science experiments, creative crafts, and active games that are out-of-this-world!
 
Contact the church office at 480-948-0529 or office@nsumc.com to request a registration form that can be returned to the church office (11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254) or REGISTER    <<<HERE>>>.
 
Every summer during NSUMC’s Summer Day Camp, camper families and the congregation are asked to help us help other children.  This year the request is a donation of Walmart Gift Cards for the PIMA TRADITIONAL SCHOOL community aide office.  These gift cards will support children and families by helping them afford school supplies, clothing and the bare necessities to make their school life more comfortable.  Pima Traditional School is a Title One school in south Scottsdale.  To donate to this mission project click <<<HERE>>>.
 
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church celebrates the love of God through the Christ child by having an in-person service on Sunday @ 10:00 am.  NSUMC offers Sunday School, “Busy Bags” and “Sermon Notes” for children and youth during the 10:00 am service. Live-Streaming is offered online at 10AM on Sunday, as well. Other children and youth activities include; children’s choir, youth band, volleyball, mission trips, small groups, festivals, drive-thru events and youth groups.  N.S.U.M.C. also offers adult Bible studies, men and women’s groups, choirs, retreats, holiday events, turn-around trips, mission trips and more. 
 
If you are interested in additional information about N.S.U.M.C. or any of these events, please call the church office at (480) 948-0529, check out their websites  http://www.nsumc.com/   http://www.nsumckids.info/  https://www.facebook.com/NorthScottsdaleUMC   , https://www.pinterest.com/nscottsdaleumc   or visit them at 11735 North Scottsdale Road (just south of Cactus Road).

Registration LINK
By completing the  registration form (either online or in-person) the guardian, their  children and family are agreeing to allow photos taken at this camp to be placed on social media.
Volunteer LINK
Mission Project LINK
Donation LINK

    If you have any questions about our VBS-day camp, please comment below and we'll get back to you!

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Sample Daily Schedule  
(subject to change)


9-9:15
Opening Assembly

9:15-9:35
Snacks

9:35-10:00
Drama

10:00-10:25
Science

10:25-10:50
Games

10:50-11:15
Crafts

11:15-11:30
Closing Assembly
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Meal-time Prayers

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VBS 2022 Celebration dinner Friday Night!

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<<<click HERE to see the photos from this event>>>



 --- PREVIOUS CAMP EXPERIENCES ---

Discovery on Adventure Island 2021 VBS Day Camp

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North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s 2021 summer day camp is entitled "Adventure Island.”  This camp adventure will be held Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25, 9:00 -11:30AM at NSUMC.  It is open to all children ages three through twelve.  The fee is $45 per child for the entire week-long program.
 
At “Adventure Island ” kids will discover five mysterious Infinity Lanterns to help light their way through life.  They will learn how God's light can shines through them.  This day camp offers energizing videos, interactive bible puppetry, super science experiments, creative crafts, hands-on mission work, and active games that are out-of-this-world!
 
Call the church office at 480-948-0529 to request a registration form or visit them on-line at http://www.nsumckids.info/vbs-day-camp.html and complete the online registration form (see link below).
 
Every summer during NSUMC’s Summer Day Camp, camper families are asked to help us help other children.  This year for the  VBS mission Project, the request is for a donation of Walmart Gift Cards for the PIMA TRADITIONAL SCHOOL community aide office.  These gift cards will support children and families by helping them afford school supplies, clothing and the bare necessities to make their school life more comfortable.  Pima Traditional School is a Title One school in south Scottsdale.  

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 NEW THIS YEAR we will host four classrooms with two teachers and 10 students per classroom.  The campers will remain in that respective classroom except for games , opening and closing assemblies.  We will still offer our crafts, drama and science! All campers will be required to wear a mask.
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Knights of North Castle
--VIRTUAL ONLINE VBS--- 

June 15-19, 2020

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North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s 2020 summer day camp  entitled “Knights of the North Castle,"  was moved to ONLINE    for the summer of 2020.     Click this link for our online/ZOOM VBS which is scheduled for June 23-25, 2020
 
Call the church office at 480-948-0529  if you have any questions.

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church celebrates the love of God through the Christ child by having two services on Sunday (8:30 am and 10:00 am) plus Sunday school classes @ 10 am for children and youth.  Other children and youth activities include; children’s choir, youth band, volleyball, mission trips, small groups, festivals, carnivals and youth groups.  N.S.U.M.C. also offers adult Bible studies, men and women’s groups, choirs, retreats, holiday events, turn-around trips, mission trips and more. 
 
If you are interested in additional information about N.S.U.M.C. or any of these events, please call the church office at (480) 948-0529, check out their websites  http://www.nsumc.com/   http://www.nsumckids.info/  https://www.facebook.com/NorthScottsdaleUMC   , https://www.pinterest.com/nscottsdaleumc   or visit them at 11735 North Scottsdale Road (just south of Cactus Road).
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Sample Daily Schedule  
(subject to change)


9-9:15
Opening Assembly

9:20-9:40
Song

9:45-10:05
Drama

10:10-10:30
Science

10:35-10:55
Snacks

11:00-11:20
Crafts

11:25-11:45
Games

11:50-12:05
Closing Assembly
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"To Mars & Beyond" Day Camp 2019

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​North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is Hosting:
“To Mars & Beyond” - Day Camp
June 24—June 28, 2019
 
 
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s 2019 summer day camp is entitled “To Mars & Beyond.”  This camp adventure will be held Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at NSUMC.  It is open to all children ages three through twelve.  The requested donation is $45 per child for the entire week’s program.
 
At “To Mars & Beyond” will help kids discover the wonders of the universe.  They'll become Voyagers on a journey through space, exploring the galaxies.  VBS “To Mars & Beyond” offers energizing music, interactive bible puppetry, super science experiments, creative crafts, hands-on mission work, yummy snacks, and active games that are out-of-this-world! There will also be a 14’ waterslide for the campers to enjoy on Friday!
 
Call the church office at 480-948-0529 to request a registration form or visit them on-line at http://www.nsumckids.info/vbs-day-camp.html and printout a registration form that can be returned to the church office (11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254).  Or just stop by Monday morning, June 24th with a completed registration form for each child.
 
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church celebrates the love of God through Christ by having two services on Sunday (8:30 am and 10:00 am) plus Sunday school classes @ 10 am for children and youth.  Other children and youth activities include; children’s choir, youth band, volleyball, mission trips, small groups, festivals, carnivals and youth groups.  N.S.U.M.C. also offers adult Bible studies, men and women’s groups, choirs, retreats, holiday events, turn-around trips, mission trips and more. 
 
If you are interested in additional information about N.S.U.M.C. or any of these events, please call the church office at (480) 948-0529, check out their websites  http://www.nsumc.com/   http://www.nsumckids.info/  https://www.facebook.com/NorthScottsdaleUMC   , https://www.pinterest.com/nscottsdaleumc   or visit them at 11735 North Scottsdale Road (just south of Cactus Road).

Click here to complete the ONLINE Registration Form!

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2019 
Mission ​Project

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VBS/Day Camp --- ROLLING RIVER RAMPAGE 
June 25-29, 2018 --- 9a-12noon

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   North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is Hosting:
ROLLING RIVER RAMPAGE - Day Camp/VBS
 June 25—June 29, 2018
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  North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s 2018 summer day camp is entitled “Rolling River Rampage.”  This camp adventure will be held Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at NSUMC.  It is open to all children ages three through twelve.  The requested donation is $45 per child for the entire week’s program.
 
At Rolling River Rampage children will discover that life is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can count on God to be with them on the entire journey.  VBS Rolling River Rampage offers energizing music, interactive bible puppetry, super science experiments, creative crafts, hands-on mission work, delicious snacks, and active games that will help kids ride the rapids of amazing grace!! The adventure includes curriculum from Steve Spangler Science http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/.. There will also be a 14’ waterslide for the campers to enjoy on Friday!
 
Call the church office at 480-948-0529 to request a registration form or visit them on-line at http://www.nsumckids.info/vbs-day-camp--rolling-river-rampage.html and printout a registration form that will need to be returned to the church office (11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254).  Or just stop by Monday morning, June 25th with a completed registration form for each child.
 
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church celebrates the love of God through Christ by having two services on Sunday (8:30 am and 10:00 am) plus Sunday school classes for children and youth.  Other children and youth activities include; children’s choir, youth band, volleyball, mission trips, small groups, festivals, carnivals and youth groups.  N.S.U.M.C. also offers adult Bible studies, men and women’s groups, choirs, retreats, holiday events, turn-around trips, mission trips and more. 
 
If you are interested in additional information about N.S.U.M.C. or any of these events, please call the church office at (480) 948-0529, check out their websites  http://www.nsumc.com/   http://www.nsumckids.info/  https://www.facebook.com/NorthScottsdaleUMC   , https://www.pinterest.com/nscottsdaleumc   or visit them at 11735 North Scottsdale Road (just south of Cactus Road).
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HERO CENTRAL - ​Day Camp/VBS 2017

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VBS 2017 decorating photos. More action shots to follow next week!

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SURF SHACK - ​DAY CAMP 2016

 ​We had some pretty awesome campers and the most amazing group of volunteers!
​ Thank you for  making VBS  happen at NSUMC!   For  hundreds of more photos  click  here  and  here.
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​North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is Hosting:
Surf Shack - Day Camp
 June 27- July 1, 2016
 
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s 2016 summer day camp is entitled “Surf Shack.”  This camp adventure will be held Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at NSUMC.  It is open to all children ages three through twelve.  The requested donation is $45 per child for the entire week’s program.
 
At Surf Shack children will catch the wave of adventure. The program incorporates curriculum from Steve Spangler Science http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/. Campers will experience scripture stories through: drama, art, cooking, games, science and puppetry.  There will also be a 12’ waterslide for the campers to enjoy on Friday!
 
Please print, complete and return the registration form below  to the church office (11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254).  Or just stop by Monday morning, June 27th with a completed registration form for each child.
 
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church celebrates the love of God through Christ by having two services on Sunday (8:30 am and 10:00 am) plus Sunday school classes for children and youth.  Other children and youth activities include; children’s choir, youth band, volleyball, mission trips, small groups, festivals, carnivals and youth groups.  N.S.U.M.C. also offers adult Bible studies, men and women’s groups, choirs, retreats, holiday events, turn-around trips, mission trips and more. 
 
If you are interested in additional information about N.S.U.M.C. or any of these events, please call the church office at (480) 948-0529, check out their website www.nsumc.com, https://www.facebook.com/NorthScottsdaleUMC , https://www.pinterest.com/nscottsdaleumc or visit them at 11735 North Scottsdale Road (just south of Cactus Road).


G- Force Action, VBS - Day Camp
June 22-26, 2015

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s summer day camp last year   was entitled “G-Force Action.”  This camp adventure was held Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26, 2015;  9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at NSUMC. 

At G-Force Action children  discovered how put their energy into action. The program  implemented curriculum from Steve Spangler Science http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/. Campers  experienced scripture stories through: drama, art, cooking, games, science and puppetry.  There was also be a 14’ waterslide for the campers to enjoy on the last day of camp!

VBS 2015 G-Force "God's Love in Action!"


VBS W.O.W. Imagine and Build with God Day Camp 2014


VBS Fun Fair Day Camp 2013

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