The following is a list of children's vacation Bible school camps scheduled this summer in South Coast communities.

Coos Bay

€ "Hola, amigos" is the greeting from First Baptist Church in Coos Bay to children in the community. The church is hosting "Fiesta," a vacation Bible school for children ages 5-11, from 9 a.m. to noon, June 25-29.

Children are invited to get ready for a celebration of Jesus' love, filled with lively mariachi bands, colorful folklorico costumes, spicy chili peppers and warm friends. There will be Bible points crafts, games and snacks, too.

For more information, those interested can call 267-0832 or 267-2439.

Allegany

€ Allegany Community Church will hold a vacation Bible school from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. from July 9-13, at the church, 66163 Church Road. The theme will be “God's Heroes in Action!” Children ages 3 through 13 can attend. The focus will be on fun and friends, games and crafts, stories and snacks.

For information and to sign up, those interested can call 269-9679.

North Bend

€ North Bend United Methodist Church is hosting vacation Bible school Aug. 13-17 for children age 3 through fifth grade. The church is located at 2259 Meade St. by Hillcrest Elementary School.

This year's theme is “Hot Air Balloon Pilot.” Skylar the Sky Squirrel and his news reporter friend Scoop will lead sky scout recruits on five wild adventures as they soar to new heights with God. Fun-filled skits, music, crafts, recreation and snacks, along with “Launch Lab” science activities will support the day's Bible lesson. There also will be special guest appearances by scripture superstars Abraham, Joseph, Mary, Zacchaeus, Peter and John.

€ First Baptist Church is offering a Western theme vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m., from Aug. 13-17. The school is for children preschool age to those who have finished sixth-grade. It will be held at the church at 2080 Marion Ave.

The program for the “Prairie Dog” preschool children is “Bible Adventures & Missions” and the older elementary children “Wild Bible Adventures.” There will be music with a Western touch, fun crafts and activities, and snacks with a Western flair. Older children also will do some drama.

For more information, those interested can call 756-6544.

Coquille

€ Bible Baptist Church will host a free vacation Bible school for children ages 5 to 12. The school will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 7-10, at 1226 N. Dean St. in Coquille. The program will include Bible stories, activities and lots of fun. This year's theme is “God's Strange Preachers.”

For more information, those interested can call 396-5613.

€ First Missionary Baptist Church in Coquille is offering vacation Bible school. The program is for children ages 5-12. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 13-16 at the church, 1170 W. 11th St. For information, those interested can call 396-6094.

Bandon

€ Pacific Community Church's vacation Bible school will be held June 25-29. This year's program is SonForce Kids - Special Agents on a Week-long Mission for God. Activities include lively songs and skits, crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks. For registration , those interested can stop by the church, 48967 U.S. Highway 101; or call 347-2256.

Reedsport

€ Reedsport Church of God is offering the vacation Bible school SonForce Kids - Special Agents on a Week-long Mission for God on June 25-29. Children will sing, watch skits, create crafts and play games. SonForce Kids runs from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the church, 2191 Birch Ave. For information, call 271-3928.