Workshop Descriptions:

1. ‘LIL SLEUTHS ON THE CASE!(Pre-K-K)

Preschoolers and Kindergarteners join forces to solve the mysterious meanings of Jesus’ stories in the Bible. Kids will enjoy worship, activities, scriptures, videos, snacks and playtime all while digging into Jesus’ parables to solve the mystery of the day.

2. LIL’ SPROUTS GARDENING WORKSHOP (Pre-K to 5th grade)

Come play in the dirt! This week participants will paint flowerpots, start seedlings, and explore composting & eco-friendly additions to growing a garden.

3. STEAM (1st-3rd Grade)

(Science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! Come turn milk into plastic, make your art projects come to life with lights, make lava lamps and paper rockets. Participants will be immersed in hands-on experiments and fun.

4. ART FOR KIDS! (1st-3rd Grade)

This workshop will explore different types of art using various mediums. We will be painting, drawing, sculpting, coloring, and more. Be prepared to utilize your creativity!

5. COOKING AROUND THE WORLD (1st-5th Grade)

Come join us as we learn how to make popular dishes from around the world. In our time together, we will explore a little history and do a lot of tasting of well known food from several parts of the world.

6. ON THE CASE AGENT TRAINING (1st-5th Grade)

Wiffle ball, basketball, flag football, sharks & minnows and more. In this workshop, participants will engage in sports related activities and games. Participants will work on hand/eye coordination, engage in core training, build endurance, speed and understand what it means to use their bodies to worship and serve God.

7. PAMPER ME KIDS! (2nd-5th Grade)

Even the youngest detectives need to pamper themselves! Bath bombs, body butters, face scrubs, lip scrubs & gloss will be made in this workshop. We will also be making a face mask and creating a pillow case.

8. FLY ME TO THE MOON! (3rd-5th Grade)

3-2-1 Blast off! In this workshop, participants will learn how to assemble model rockets. On the fourth day of On the Case, each participant will have the opportunity to watch their rockets “fly to the moon”.

9. MYSTERIOUS PUZZLE BOX AND MORE! (3rd-5th Grade)

It may look like a regular box, but the trick is figuring out how to open it. In this workshop, participants will build a wooden puzzle box that can only be opened by those who know the secret. Using pre-cut raw materials, participants will assemble, paint, and decorate their own puzzle box. While glue and paint dry, participants will learn how to present mysteries including how to predict the card their friend has chosen, how to make sponge balls multiply, and another mystery yet to be revealed…

10. GRILL MASTERS (3rd – 5th Grade)

Back for its 2nd year as a VBS workshop, Grill Masters is a workshop favorite! From grilling meats and vegetables to basic grill techniques, this workshop will satisfy anyone wanting to learn how to grill. Participants will have the opportunity to taste the foods they cook. Gas grill will be used during this workshop.

11. THE GREAT CHOCOLATE CAPER! (4th and 5th Grade)

Reginald Van Feisty, owner of the world-famous chocolate factory, Dutch Delights Chocolates, is excited over his brand-new recipe for chocolate. But before he can manufacture even the first chocolate bar, the recipe is stolen. After questioning possible suspects, we need YOU to help determine who has sufficient motives to commit such a delicious disaster. Participants will work together to sharpen their sleuthing skills!