Thursday, May 21, 2015

We've moved to a new cyber-address

We have moved our website to a new domain - 
 come find us at 


There you'll find videos, photos, registration information and forms 
and other good stuff!

- Monte

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Recreation VBS 2015 :: Registration is open!

1 part VBS + 1 part Art Camp + 1 part Service Learning = 
3 times the fun!

August 17-21st, 9am-3pm, for campers K-6th grade

We're taking VBS on the road this summer, 
meeting in uptown at
First Presbyterian Church, Oakland
2619 Broadway | 94612




We have a tiered registration fee from $100-150.  
The price includes all instruction, a t-shirt, meals and snacks, supplies and fun! 

YOUTH COUNSELOR TRACK!
This year we're offering a youth counselor track for youth in Junior High and up.  
Come help us lead the week, care for kids and impact our great city 
of Oakland for the better!
Be sure to check the youth counselor box on the registration form.


Download a camp flyer HERE [flyer link]

Download a registration form HERE [reg form]

While we're meeting at First Presbyterian Church, all registration forms and monies are being processed through College Avenue Presbyterian Church, 5951 College Ave, 94618.

Recreation VBS is a collaborative partnership with College Avenue and First Presbyterian Churches of Oakland.  Learn more about those communities online at




Contact Monte - camp registrar and co-leader - with any questions at
recreationvbs@gmail.com
or (510) 658-3666

Friday, March 28, 2014





Recreation VBS 2014 Registration is open!



1 part VBS + 1 part Art Camp + 1 part Service Learning = 
3 times the fun!

August 18-22nd, 9am-3pm, for campers K-6th grade

We're taking VBS on the road this summer,
meeting in uptown at
First Presbyterian Church, Oakland
2619 Broadway | 94612




We have a tiered registration fee from $100-150. 
The price includes all instruction, a t-shirt, meals and snacks, supplies and fun!

YOUTH COUNSELOR TRACK!
This year we're offering a youth counselor track for youth in Junior High and up.  
Come help us lead the week, care for kids and impact our great city 
of Oakland for the better!
Be sure to check the youth counselor box on the registration form.


Download a camp flyer HERE [flyer link]

Download a registration form HERE [reg form]

While we're meeting at First Presbyterian Church, all registration forms and monies are being processed through College Avenue Presbyterian Church, 5951 College Ave, 94618.

Recreation VBS is a collaborative partnership with College Avenue and First Presbyterian Churches of Oakland.  Learn more about those communities online at




Contact Monte - camp registrar and co-leader - with any questions at
recreationvbs@gmail.com
or (510) 658-3666

Friday, May 3, 2013

Recreation VBS 2013 Camps




Summer is fast approaching!  That means that Recreation VBS is as well.  This summer we're having twice the fun, offering two camps:

June 24-28, 2013
"Words into Action"

August 19-23, 2013
"Urban Peacemakers"

This summer Recreation VBS is also partnering with First Presbyterian Church, Oakland to bring our first week of camp, with their gifted youth leader Di Pagel.

Camp will be 9:00am-3:00pm daily, occurring at College Avenue Presbyterian Church on College Ave (just south of Claremont). Our daily schedule will be welcome with music and a Faith story, followed by a morning of art instruction and creation, lunch, recreation and community service in and around Rockridge.

This year our art show will be taking place on Thursday evening, an unique time to which all family and friends are invited!  We're also expanding the leadership opportunities for older campers in our K-8th grade range.

More information can be found on our Recreation VBS Blog | http://recreationvbs.blogspot.com

Or Follow us on Twitter @RecreationVBS

Or Like our Facebook page

If you have questions, or need assistance with the electronic forms please don't hesitate to call our CAPC Office or email us at recreationvbs@gmail.com

Our electronic newsletter appears as an email sent to your inbox from capcoakland@gmail.com.  You may have to add that to your address book in order to receive our regular emails.
Looking forward to seeing you and your children soon!

Sleep Away Camp at Westminster Woods : July 14-20, 2013




We are again sending our children and youth to summer camp at Westminster Woods Camp and Conference Center [website].

We are going up for the week of July 14-20th, 2013. 
 
Camps are programmed for
 
2-3 graders: Adventure Camp

4-6 graders: The Forest

6-8th graders: Elevation Camp

Monte will be the pastor speaker in the Adventure Camp that week.

Camperships are available.  You can sign up online here or contact Monte for more help at montemcclain@gmail.com

Friday, August 3, 2012

Recreation VBS 2012 Promo :
Meet this year's Artist Teachers

Camp starts in less than 3 weeks!
Meet this year's artist teachers in our latest video:
Angie, Brandon and Ms. Leonardo!



Registration forms are downloadable at

or email us at recreationvbs@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Recreation VBS

1 part VBS + 1 part Art Camp + 1 part Community Service = 3 times the fun



a different kind of summer experience for entering K - 8th graders
August 20-24, 2012
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 8:00pm


College Avenue Presbyterian Church
5951 College Avenue | Oakland CA 94618
510.658.3665

Join us for our 3rd annual Recreation VBS facilitated by several Oakland Presbyterian Churches.  This year we're camping in Rockridge and North Oakland!

Our theme for the week is learning to listen for God, each other and the needs of creation.  Plus each day has a fun theme like crazy hair day, Face Painting and Water Play!

We'll wrestle with our theme of listening through fun, visual arts, community service, Bible stories and games.

Each morning we gather for games, music and a story about a child hearing God's voice.

We then head into our art group, divided by age, to learn new skills and have fun while wrestling with our theme of God speaking to children.  Our art time is being led this year by local artists who are both old and new friends: Stephens, Angie and Ms. Leonardo.

Lunch is a time for rest, regrouping and games.  And it's provided at camp. So no need for your parents to make lunch in the morning!

Our afternoons will be filled with exploration of Rockridge
 and community service in North Oakland.

Thursday will be a day at Frog Park.

Friday we'll work together to prepare, serve and host the free weekly Friday Night Dinner at College Avenue Church, served to the hungry of Oakland from 6-7pm.  We'll follow up our service with an art gallery exhibition at which we'll expose our art creations for our families from 7-8pm. It's a great time and way to celebrate the end of the week, our accomplishments and to reconnect with old friends and new ones!

Cost:
This year we're offering a tiered fee plan for the registration fees.  They cover our food costs, art supplies, and support of our local artists working alongside us.  You can choose to pay what you can do.  When you register please be sure to let us know what payment option you're choosing.

$100 : I could use a little help

$125: I can pay what it costs

$150: I can help cover the costs for other kids too

You can register today by downloading the registration form 
[Reg Form Link
and returning it to 
College Avenue Presbyterian Church
5951 College Avenue | Oakland CA 94618


Camp is first come first served!  
So don't wait too long to register.


Questions?  
Email Monte @ recreationvbs@gmail.com