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St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary

Catholic Church of St. Mary · $75/week

St. Mary's VBS offers a faith-based summer day camp experience for children in Big Rapids, Michigan, focusing on Catholic teachings and community engagement.

▌ Editor's read The St. Mary's VBS website (stmarybr.org/vbs) loads successfully and provides details about their Vacation Bible School program. It is a day camp running from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade, with a cost of $75 per child. The program is clearly operated by the Catholic Church of St. Mary, indicating a church ownership type. The website mentions activities such as games, crafts, music, and snacks, all centered around a Catholic theme. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. The church's Facebook page (Catholic-Community-of-St-Mary-St-Paul-100064796338421) is active and promotes the VBS. Google reviews for the Catholic Community of St. Mary & St. Paul show a 4.9-star rating from 104 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the welcoming community and family-friendly atmosphere, though specific VBS reviews are not prominent. No information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies was found on the VBS page.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–10

St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. religious content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 4–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 1009 Marion Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Very low cost, volunteer-run.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary

What ages does St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary accept?
St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary is open to children ages 4–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary cost?
St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary publishes $75/week for the standard session. USD. Very low cost, volunteer-run. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary's hours?
St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary?
St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary provide lunch?
St. Mary's VBS - Catholic Church of St. Mary does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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