2020 Vacation Bible Camp – Sorry, Registration is Full but Teen Leaders Still Needed

Games, crafts, storytime, singing, discovery time, snacks and so much more.  Welcome to “Knights of North Castle”. 

 When:  Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14 from 9 am to 12 noon

Where:  Appleby United Church, 4407 Spruce Ave., Burlington

Ages:  5 to 12 year olds (as of Aug 10, the start of VBC) 

Cost:  $30/child to a maximum of $55/family.  This year the fee includes a t-shirt. Your child is not registered until payment is received online. 

If you have questions please contact Appleby Church at 905-637-2942 from Tuesday to Thursday.   We look forward to meeting you and your child!

In the times of knights and castles, flying dragons were part of the folklore.  As always, we need a helper to make it through the week and this year's helper is Sparky, a flying dragon.
There is only one problem.  Sparky is not a fire breathing dragon!  When Sparky catches a cold and sneezes, snow and ice go flying hence the “Knights of North Castle”.  While it is easy to imagine snow and ice in February and March, it may not be so easy in August.  So go get a handful of snow, and ask mom or dad if you can put it in the freezer to help you remember.

Teen Leaders Still Needed

Teen Leaders are needed to help make Appleby’s VBC a fun-filled experience for young children in East Burlington. The requirements to earn 24 hours of high school volunteer service are:

  • attending a 3-hour training and set-up session on Sat., Aug 8 from 10 am to 1 pm (Pizza and pop will be provided)
  • being present at VBC from 8:30 am til 12:30 pm (4 hours) each day from Mon., Aug 10 to Fri, Aug 14. 
  • helping with takedown on Fri., Aug 14 until 1:30 pm (Lunch will be provided.)

If you have questions please call the church office 905-637-2942 from Tuesday to Thursday. Teen Leaders DO NOT have to pay the registration fee.  You DO need to be going into high school in September to be a Teen Leader.  Having camp or other leadership experience is an asset. Register online.

Knights of North Castle - Daily Themes

Paul, one of the famous followers of Jesus, used images of a Roman knight or soldier's armour to describe what we need to be a follower of Jesus (Ephesians 6: 10-20):

A Belt of Truth:  We must learn to tell the truth.  (Monday)

A Breastplate of Justice: We must do what is right. (Tuesday)

Shoes of Peace: We must be messengers of peace. (Wednesday)

A Shield of Faith: We must have faith in God’s goodness and love.  (Thursday)

A Helmet of Salvation:  We must learn to say we are sorry when we make mistakes to get back ‘on track’ with God’s love and fairness.  (Friday)

Even though Paul used the image of a soldier's suit of armour to describe what was needed to walk in God’s ways, Paul did not believe in bullying.  We are to work non-violently as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus to love and help others.