The Joy of the Feasts

St. Philip’s Vacation Church School

2026 Registration Form Coming Soon!

Age 4 through Grade 8

August 3 - 7, 2026

8:45 am - 12 noon

Volunteers Needed!

Come join the kids of St. Philip for a week of learning about the feasts we celebrate in the Orthodox church!

Each day will begin with a large group gathering, and then we will break off into age-level groups to rotate through various stations, including Bible, Music, Crafts, Snacks, and Games.

Please look over the following volunteer opportunities and let us know where you’d be able to help.
❖ Class Leader or Helper (no prep required)
❖ Station Leaders: Games, Crafts. Snack, and Bible (some advance prep)
❖ Station Helpers
❖ Other–Even if you can’t be present for VCS, we could still use help behind the scenes with planning and with snack donations.

Any adult over age 18 who will be working directly with children will need to have volunteer clearances on file in the church office. If you need help with this, please see Kate Gohl.

Volunteers will also be asked to attend a meeting on July 19 during coffee hour. At this time we will review the curriculum materials and responsibilities for all volunteers.

If you are able to help in any of the above capacities, please contact Kate Gohl at kategohl@gmail.com or 215-694-8169 with your preference and availability.

Thank you in advance!

St Philip’s Vacation Church School is a one-week summer program of Christian Education, music, and crafts, as well as fellowship and fun, for Orthodox youth entering Pre-K (4 yrs) through entering 8th grade. High school and college students are invited and encouraged to participate as teachers and helpers.

VCS usually takes place during the second week of August and runs 9 am to noon, Monday through Friday.

We invite your children to participate - please let us know whether or not they will attend.

Thank you!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM VCS 2019

Thank you to all the children, volunteers and parents who made this year's VCS a wonderful and spiritually enriching week!

See many photos from the week on the St. Philip Facebook page.

Two movies were made by the 6th and 7th Graders!  Movie 1    Movie 2