We Can Be Heroes
Join us for a high-energy, half-day camp where every child learns they have the power to make a difference.
Designed for children 3 years old by January 1st (and potty trained) through entering 6th grade, this exciting week helps kids discover that “superpowers” are not just for the movies — they are qualities we all possess to make our community and world a better place.
Camp at a Glance
- Dates: Monday, June 15th–Friday, June 19th
- Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Location: 📍 Dayspring United Methodist Church, 1365 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284
- Ages: 3 years old by January 1st (potty trained) to entering 6th grade
- Theme: Heroes in Action
- Daily Fun: Crafts, games, storytelling, teamwork, and imagination
- Big Goal: Every child has the power to make a difference.
A Heroic Week of Faith, Imagination, and Purpose
Throughout the week, we’ll explore the lives of iconic figures, blending fictional storytelling with the inspiring true stories of diverse leaders from around the globe. Each day features a hands-on craft and a thematic game that reinforces the day’s lesson.
Faith in Action
Kids will connect their faith to real ways they can care for others, creation, and their community.
Heroic Virtues
Sustainability, justice, creativity, self-discovery, collaboration, and compassion are woven into every day.
Hands-On Fun
Every day includes creative crafts, active games, imaginative storytelling, and meaningful group experiences.
Inclusive Community
Kids can expect a joyful and welcoming space where everyone is treated with kindness and every child belongs.
Explore the Week
Each day invites children into a new heroic adventure, helping them discover that the gifts God has placed within them can be used to serve, lead, create, protect, and transform the world around them.
Day 1: The Stewards
Ecological Heroes • Sustainability
Theme
Protecting our planet and its creatures.
Kids Will
– Discover ways to care for nature and animals
– Participate in eco-themed crafts and activities
– Learn how everyday choices can help the environment
Big Idea
Kids learn that caring for creation is one of the many ways we live out love, responsibility, and hope.
Day 2: The Peacemakers
Justice & Helper Heroes
Theme
Standing up for fairness and helping the vulnerable.
Kids Will
– Practice kindness and fairness
– Learn how to help others in their community
– Participate in teamwork challenges and service-oriented activities
Big Idea
Kids discover that courage, fairness, and compassion can help bring healing and hope to others.
Day 3: The Visionaries
Innovation & Tech Heroes
Theme
Using creativity and logic to solve “unsolvable” problems.
Kids Will
– Engage in creative problem-solving activities
– Participate in simple STEM-inspired challenges
– Learn how curiosity and persistence help solve big problems
Big Idea
Kids see that imagination, intelligence, and perseverance are powerful gifts that can be used for good.
Day 4: The Hero Within
Self-Discovery
Theme
Identifying our own unique strengths and values.
Kids Will
– Reflect on their own gifts and talents
– Create projects celebrating their “hero qualities”
– Learn how their actions can make a difference in everyday life
Big Idea
Every child has gifts worth celebrating, and those gifts can be used to make the world more loving and whole.
Day 5: The Grand Finale
The Heroic Quest • Collaboration and Problem Solving
Theme
Collaboration and problem solving.
Action
On our final day, campers celebrate everything they’ve learned. They will discover that when people work together, their gifts can make an even bigger impact.
Big Idea
The strongest heroes are not the ones who work alone — they are the ones who listen, cooperate, encourage others, and use their gifts together for the good of all.
The Values at the Heart of VBS
This week is more than entertainment — it is an invitation for children to imagine a better world and to recognize their role in helping build it.
Sustainable
We encourage children to care for the earth and its creatures, seeing creation as a gift worthy of love and protection.
Peaceful
Heroes help build peace. Dayspring invites children to practice kindness, courage, and peacemaking in the way of Jesus.
Just
We help kids explore what it means to stand up for what is right and seek fairness because every person is worthy of dignity, fairness, and care.
Compassionate
Compassion is a real superpower. We encourage children to notice the needs of others and respond with empathy, mercy, and love.
Inclusive
Every child belongs here. Dayspring celebrates that heroes come in all ages, backgrounds, and personalities, and everyone has gifts to share.
The Daily Rhythm
Every morning is designed to be energetic, thoughtful, creative, and full of joy.
Daily Schedule • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Superpowers aren’t just for the movies.
We want children to leave this week encouraged, inspired, and grounded in the truth that they can make a difference.
Children Need Hope-Filled Role Models
By connecting beloved fictional heroes with real-life leaders, children gain a broader vision of courage, leadership, and service.
Faith Can Shape the World for Good
By learning from the teachings and example of Jesus, kids discover how faith can guide them to show kindness, courage, and compassion in the world around them.
Every Child Has a Calling
We aim to show every child that no matter who they are, or how old they are, they have the power to be a hero in their own community and beyond.
Register Your Hero Today
Join us for a joyful and meaningful week of imagination, discovery, friendship, and faith-filled fun. We can’t wait to welcome your child to Dayspring VBS 2026: We Can Be Heroes.
When
June 15–19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Who
3 years old by January 1st (potty trained) through entering 6th grade
Cost For Week
$40 for the first child, $30 for each additional sibling.
Financial assistance available.
For any questions please contact the Children’s Ministry Coordinator Jessica Nuñez-LaMarre
at jessica@dayspring-umc.org