Vacation Bible School at Grace Polaris Church
June 15–19 • 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!
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore who God is and what it means to be rooted in relationship with Him, our loving Creator, and our safe place amidst life’s storms.
Kids will have a blast as they discover the nature of God through lessons, games, snacks, crafts, science experiments, and music.
Kids entering grades 1–4 will participate in our elementary VBS. Kids entering grades 5–6 can choose to participate in either elementary VBS or our new Bible Camp.
Bible Camp is a new option for kids entering grades 5–6. This group will participate in opening and closing ceremonies with the elementary VBS crews, and they will spend the middle part of their morning in specialized Bible teachings. This group is limited in size and is geared toward students who desire advanced training through deeper discussions.
Advance registration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome beginning Monday, June 15 at 8:40 a.m.
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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 day program for kids entering Grades 1–6 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 that help make the Bible lessons memorable. 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.
Advance registration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome beginning Monday, June 15 at 8:40 a.m.
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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 Tune Lagoon where we will worship through song and meet a Bible Memory Buddy before individual crews embark on their daily exploration! Each crew will then rotate through the following stations: Imagination Station, Wild Games, Sticky Scripture, Rooted Bible Adventures, and Treetop Treats. All the crews will come back together for the Canopy 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 7–9
Students entering grades 7–9 are invited to sign-up to serve during VBS. These students will be assigned a role for the week and will be responsible for working with station or crew leaders to prepare and execute activities or travel with crews throughout the morning. A required one-hour youth volunteer training session will be held prior to VBS week.
Our Daily Schedule
Daily Activities
Sing & Play Tune Lagoon
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.
Wild Games
We’ll play high-energy games inspired by our time in the deep sea!
Treetop Treats
All our crews will come together to eat snacks that reinforce the day’s key Bible verse.
Rooted Bible Adventures
We’ll experience each Bible story with all five senses.
Canopy 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 ( 8-Count, Traditional Colors, Thick & Thin)
#2 Pencils
Colored Pencils
Crayons (24-Count, Traditional Colors)
Ink Pens (Black & Blue)
Spiral Notebooks (Wide Ruled)
Composition Notebooks
Rulers
7” Blade Scissors
Folders (3-Prong & Pocket)
Glue Sticks (Jumbo & Small )
Kleenex Tissue Boxes (Any Kind)
Clorox Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Headphones (Inexpensive $10ish type over-ear only with cord — no Bluetooth or ear buds)
What We’ll Learn at VBS
Volunteer
No rainforest exploration can be completed without a strong support team! There are many ways to help with VBS from leading crews to set up and tear down to praying.
Volunteer registration is open March 29–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 will learn who God is and what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, our loving Creator, and our safe place amidst life’s storms.
Donate funds through June 15.
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 Volunteers (Grades 7–9) Arrival and Check-In:
Students should arrive for devotions in the auditorium at 8:15 a.m. After devotions they will be dismissed to their respective areas of serving for the week.
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 Volunteers (Grades 7–9) Pick Up:
Students will be dismissed from their stations or crews at the end of each morning when all responsibilities have been completed. Please plan accordingly with your student.
Can I observe any part of VBS?
You are welcome to enjoy the opening and closing ceremonies each day with fun for all! There is a designated parent/adult seating area inside the auditorium. 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: Rainforest Fruit & Cheese (Applesauce and Cheese Stick)
Day 2: Toucan Crunch Popcorn (Skinny Pop Popcorn)
Day 3: Lion Crunch Treats (Rice Krispy Treat)
Day 4: Golden Jungle Peaches & Twisted Jungle Vines (Peach Cups and Pretzels)
Day 5: Rainforest Falls Freeze Pops (Popsicles)
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 Rainforest Falls VBS items can be purchased at Group.com by searching on Rainforest Falls. Rainforest Falls 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) 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. All submissions will be kept under strict confidence unless stated otherwise.
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Make sure to check back here on March 29 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.