Vacation Bible School
For one week over the summer, the entire church transforms into an awesome adventure with high-energy worship, intriguing skits, life-transforming teaching, crazy group games, impactful mission opportunities, and kid-adored snacks. For boys and girls ages 4 through completed grade 5, this is the place to be that week!
VBS 2024
The truth of God’s Word provides a rock-solid foundation for us in a world of shifting sands. At this year’s VBS, we will tackle five lies that “people” say and contrast those with the truth of what GOD says, so that we would be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2)!
August 5-9 (Monday-Friday)
4- & 5-year-olds: 6-8pm
Completed Kindergarten – Completed 5th grade: 6-8:15pm
Will You Help?
You can be part of helping children understand the life-transforming truth that only God provides! It takes many volunteers to run VBS, and no matter what your giftings are, there is a place for you.
Missions Emphasis
Each year we work as a team to raise support for our partners sharing the love of Jesus around the world. The kids love this and always blow us away with their generosity.
This year we will be raising funds to support The Education Plus Association, who assist high-risk children, youth, and their families living in the shanty towns of Costa Rica. Our goal is to raise $5,000 in order to send hundreds of boys and girls to a week-long camp where they will learn about Jesus, have fun, and make lasting memories.
FAQ’s
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I’ve never been to your church before. Where should I go?
Follow signs to the South entrance. There will be greeters and registration team members at that entrance to welcome you and show you where to go next!
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What time should I arrive?
Our registration kiosks in the upstairs lobby will be available beginning at 5:30pm each night. That’s where you’ll stop first to get your child’s daily nametag and your daily pick-up tag. You will need to remain with your children until 5:45pm each night, as that is when their teachers will be ready to receive them. Keep in mind that check-in typically takes longer the first night than the rest of the week!
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Where do I drop off & pick up my child?
Drop-off and pick-up of 4- & 5-year-old children will be held in the nursery and preschool lobbies. Drop-off and pick-up of children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade will take place in the Worship Center.
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Why does the night end earlier for preschool children?
This gives you the option of getting your younger children home to bed a bit earlier, so they aren’t exhausted by the end of the week! If you’d rather they not miss the closing Worship Rally, or if you need to stay to pick up your elementary children, you are welcome to take your preschool children into the Worship Center and enjoy the closing songs and skit with them.
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Who is allowed to pick up my child?
Your child will ONLY be released to the person who has his or her matching pick-up tag. If a different person drops off and picks up, a picture of the pick-up tag can be texted to the person who is picking up your child.
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What’s different about Friday?
On Friday evening, we end a bit earlier, and we invite families to join us for a closing Worship Rally from 7:40-8pm. The pick-up time on Friday for preschoolers will be 7:30pm, and the pick-up time for elementary students will be 8pm.
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Where can I learn more about this year’s lessons?
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I have more questions.
We would love to answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to us at children@westshorefree.org, and we’ll respond as quickly as we can.