Vacation Bible School (VBS) is an annual summer ministry for children that introduces them to God, Jesus, and the unconditional love that He has for them. The program is held Monday through Friday, during the evenings from 6 – 8:00 p.m. We welcome all children from preschool 3-year-olds (who are potty trained) to students just finishing the 5th grade. Children are assigned to “crews” that have two dedicated adult leaders who guide them through the evening’s events. Each night starts out with all our students meeting in the sanctuary for our opening celebration where they learn new songs and dances, the special character for the night, and are introduced to the daily Bible point.
After the opening, crews begin their daily rotations:
- Imagination Station: kids experiment with sciency-fun gizmos that they get to take home each day
- KidVid Cinema: they meet five real kids who share how they have each experienced God’s love for them
- Bible Discovery: kids experience the Bible story in a hands-on way
- Snack Factory: kids share a snack and get to write their “God Sightings” for the day
- Game Makers: kids play games that help them connect with the daily Bible point.
At the end of the evening, all the children meet back in the sanctuary for the finale where they sing and dance some more, see dramas and lessons to help them apply what they have learned throughout the day.
New to VBS?
These tips will help you look like an expert.
- Not a member of Brook Hill? Not a problem! VBS is open to all children in our community. Better yet, invite a friend to attend with you!
- VBS T-shirts and CDs are available for purchase in the narthex during the week of VBS.
- When arriving, stop by our registration table each night to sign your child in for the evening.
- At the end of the evening, see your child’s Crew Leader to sign them out.
- Make sure your child is prepared for the evening. Make sure they have used the bathroom and washed their hands before sitting with their assigned crew in the sanctuary.
- Some of our games and projects can get messy! Be sure to dress your children appropriately.
- Each year the children help raise money for a mission project. Donations are collected each night in the narthex.
- We have an ice cream party in the Life Activities Center (LAC) at the end of the week to celebrate all we have learned.