Vacation Bible School at Grace Polaris Church
June 16–20 • 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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All kids entering Grades 1–6 are invited to join us for a wild adventure!
As we explore the wild outdoors through lessons, games, snacks, crafts, science experiments, and music, we’ll learn that Jesus is our true north! He gives us rock-solid foundation as we trust Jesus to be our unmovable, unshakable friend forever!
Students entering Grades 7–8 in the fall, you’re invited to our special Youth VBS where we’ll focus on building leadership skills as we serve at the elementary VBS and have our own Bible teaching times.
Save the date now for this life-changing week! Make plans for your kids to attend, and invite their friends, neighbors, and cousins to join them!
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About Vacation Bible School at Grace
How VBS Works
Vacation Bible School, or VBS as we call it, is an annual, week-long, summer program for kids entering Grades 1–6 in the fall and students entering Grades 7–8 in the fall. Each day kids learn Bible truths straight from stories in the Bible and engage in fun, hands-on activities like games, science experiments, and more. We also utilize catchy music and interactive hand motions to help reinforce our theme. Kids walk away from VBS with a new or deeper relationship with Jesus and tools to help them follow Him better.
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Kids Entering Grades 1–6
Each day parents will check their kids in at a check-in station and walk their child to their crew leader. The morning will kick off with a Sing & Play Peak where we will worship through song and meet a Bible Memory Buddy before individual crews embark on their daily trek! Each crew will then rotate through the following stations: Imagination Station, Glacier Games, Sticky Scripture, Wild Bible Adventures, and Tundra Treats. All the crews will come back together for the Compass Closing. Parents are invited to sit-in on the closing group time and then pick their child up from their crew leader immediately after.
Students Entering Grades 7–8
Youth will check themselves in at a check-in station and gather with students in grades 7–8 in the auditorium. They will help lead songs and participate in the Sing & Play Peak, and then have their own Bible teaching time. Throughout the day the youth will help serve snacks, facilitate group games, and engage in Bible-based discussions. At the end of each morning they will participate in the Compass Closing — while throwing in a few surprises for the younger kids!
Register Your Kids
Registration will be available until June 8. Walk-ins are welcome during VBS week. Space is limited.
Our Daily Schedule
Daily Activities
Sing & Play Peak
We’ll start each day singing fun songs and meeting Bible Memory Buddies.
Sticky Scripture
We’ll study and discuss the daily Bible verse.
Imagination Station
We’ll dig into surprising and authentic discoveries.
Glacier Games
We’ll play high-energy games inspired by our time in the deep sea!
Tidal Treats
All our crews will come together to eat snacks that reinforce the day’s key Bible verse.
Wild Bible Adventures
We’ll experience each Bible story with all five senses.
Compass Closing
We’ll wrap up with music, drama, science experiments, and more!
Questions about how VBS works? Just contact us!
School Supply Donations
This year at VBS we have the opportunity to help kids in our own church neighborhood! Worthington Park Elementary and Worthington Slate Hill Elementary both serve a diverse community, many of whom are in need of support. These local schools welcome kids from many nations, speaking many different languages. Our school supply donations will help build a welcoming and stable environment to foster learning among the diverse population while building bridges for Gospel proclamation.
Have your child bring in items from the list below during the week of VBS and place them in the designated donation area for boys and girls for a friendly competition to see which group brings in the most supplies.
Black Dry Erase Markers (Thick & Thin)
Washable Colored Markers (Thick & Thin)
Composite Notebooks
#2 Pencils
Colored Pencils
Crayons
Kleenex Tissue Boxes (Any Kind)
Rulers
7” Blade Scissors
Folders – 3 prong & pockets
Folders – pocket
Jumbo Glue Sticks
Loose Leaf Notebook Paper (Wide Ruled)
Spiral Notebooks (Wide Ruled)
Ink Pens (Black & Blue)
White Chalk
Yellow Highlighters
What We’ll Learn at VBS
Volunteer
No deep sea adventure can be completed without a strong support team! We need volunteers for all parts of the journey: leading the crews on their adventures, staffing activity stations, and keeping our crews fed. See the link below for the full list of volunteer options.
Volunteer registration is open March 30–June 7.
Donate Funds
Financial donations enable us to offer Vacation Bible School as a free ministry to bless kids in our community. Each donation of $30 supports one child participating in the ministry of VBS where they encounter Jesus and learn how Jesus is our true north.
Donate funds through June 16.
Donate Goods
Check out our shopping list of needed items to help us provide a wild Bible adventure!
Supply donations will be accepted March 30–May 4.
Here’s a look back at last year’s fun!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I drop off my child?
Elementary (Grades 1–6) Arrival and Daily Check-In:
Each morning of VBS, please plan to walk your child(ren) in for check-in. An adult must accompany each child on their first day. Please enter at our main Worship Center north entrance, facing Lazelle Road. Check-in and registration is located at our Grace Kids Welcome Entrance. Check-in will begin at 8:40 a.m. Children are required to check-in EACH DAY for a NEW name tag since color and code change daily.
Youth (Grades 7–8) Arrival and Check-In:
Please plan arrive each day at 8:40 a.m. at the Worship Center north entrance facing Lazelle Road. This entrance will open at 8:40 a.m. each day. Middle Schoolers are to proceed to a check-in station, search on their last name or last 4-digits of the phone number used in their registration. They should make sure the box to the left of their name has a green check mark. Next press the green Print button to get their name tag, and then report to Alli Nathan near the south entrance in the Worship Center Auditorium. A parent/adult must accompany your student to check-in on the first day to prevent confusion. All other doors will be locked.
Where do I pick up my child?
Elementary (Grades 1–6) Pick Up:
Please plan to come in and pickup your child(ren) each day at 12:00 p.m. in the Worship Center Auditorium. Children cannot be dismissed without a parent or guardian present with a claim tag from Grace Polaris Church that matches your child’s VBS tag code (actual tag or an image of it with the correct date). If misplaced, show a photo ID to the registration team for a replacement.
Youth (Grades 7–8) Pick Up:
Students will be dismissed for pick up each day at 12:00 p.m. following the Closing Ceremony in the Worship Center Auditorium. Please plan accordingly with your student.
Can I observe any part of VBS?
You are welcome to enjoy the opening and closing celebrations each day with fun for all! For your child’s safety, only trained and verified staff are permitted to accompany children throughout the rest of the building without prior arrangements. Thank you for understanding.
What will my child eat each day?
Day 1: Blizzard in a Cup (Pirates Booty Popcorn)
Day 2: Trout Treats (Cheddar Goldfish Crackers)
Day 3: Bear Bites (Honey Teddy Grahams)
Day 4: Snowball Snacks (Rice Krispy Treats)
Day 5: Log Cabin Crunchers (Pretzel Sticks)
What do I do with my child’s epi pen and medication?
If your child needs to have an EPI pen, please give it to your child’s leader to hold for emergency use. Please label the pen clearly with your child’s name. Other medical issues should be directed to the VBS nurse/first aid team on your child’s first morning at VBS.
Where can I purchase a VBS t-shirt and music CD?
All True North VBS items can be purchased at Group.com by searching on True North. True North VBS music can also be found on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music and Group.com for the summer.
Can I get VBS text updates?
You will receive a text from Churchteams or Grace Polaris Church in the event of a delay, closure, emergency or other unique circumstance, if you opted-in for texts (at online registration) in case of an emergency or change during VBS week. NOTE: Do not respond to emergency texts as they come from an unmonitored number, for outgoing informational purposes only. For all other issues, emails will be sent so please check your email before and during VBS week.
How can I get prayer during VBS?
Thank you for praying with us for a wonderful and safe week, learning about God’s Word. If you have praises and prayer requests related to VBS or to folks somehow involved in VBS, this is the place! You will be able to choose if your praises and/or prayer requests are confidential or non-confidential between now and the end of VBS by texting “VBSpray” (all one word!) to 614-888-7733. Simply look for the containers with paper/pencils near some of the auditorium exits. All submissions will be kept under strict confidence unless stated otherwise.
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Make sure to check back here on April 7 to register your child! Have questions in the meantime? Contact us below, we would love to connect with you!
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Vacation Bible School is an annual ministry produced by Grace Polaris Church and Grace Kids. Grace Polaris Church exists to honor God by multiplying devoted followers of Jesus through worship, community, training, and witness. Click here to learn more.