Here at LJUMC our ministry for children is excited to partner with you to help your children grow mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Whether it be one of our Sunday morning classes, Vacation Bible School, family or age level camps, or seasonal events, there is always a place for your family.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Each summer La Jolla UMC offers Vacation Bible School to its members and the community. This week long day camp takes place for a few hours each morning for children Pre-Kindergarten to entering 5th grade. Children participate in music, crafts, science experiments, games, snack, storytelling, and more.
For information about VBS 2023, Stellar VBS, click here.
3rd Grade Bibles
Each September La Jolla UMC gives bibles to the Third graders. The bibles are signed by the pastor of the church and presented to the children in a ceremony during the worship service.
Special Events
Throughout the year La Jolla UMC offers a variety of special events for children. These include the annual Christmas workshop, live unrehearsed nativity scene on Christmas Eve, Easter Egg Hunt, and more.
Summer Camp
The San Diego District of the United Methodist Church hosts a younger and older elementary camp every summer at Camp Cedar Glen in Julian, CA. Children from all over San Diego County are invited to attend. The camps are planned, funded and run by the Methodist Churches and sponsored by the United Methodist Cal-Pac Conference. At camp, children participate in age appropriate activities such as bible study, small group discussion, worship, singing, skits, archery, rock climbing, high ropes challenge course, hiking, crafts, group games, swimming, and much more. Every night is closed with a campfire. Registration begins in early February. See www.calpaccamps.org for more information.
For more information on any of the above programs, please contact Pastor Derek at derek@lajollaumc.org.