Rainforest Falls VBS

June 15-18 from 9:00 am - noon

Ages 3 - entering 5th grade • $15/student

Rainforest Falls VBS
June 15-18 from 9:00 am- noon

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 what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

STUDENT & VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1

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STUDENT & VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1 🌺

Vacation Bible School (VBS for short) is an opportunity for your kids to learn and become interested in God. Kids can explore their faith and have a blast at FaithLife with friends of all ages!

A day of VBS consists of the following:

  • Group time with skits, songs, and teaching

  • Story time with some of our favorite characters acting out true biblical adventures

  • Crafts

  • Snack, discussion, and learning

  • Outdoor games

  • Student Registration

    Rainforest Falls VBS is for kids age 3 (and potty trained) through entering 5th grade. The cost is $15 per child.

    A VBS t-shirt is available for purchase ($13/each) if ordered/registered by May 15.

    Each day at VBS, kids will embark on a wild, creature-filled Amazon adventure through the Psalms, where kids will deepen their relationship with God!

  • Volunteer Registration

    We are looking for Youth and Adult volunteers (ages 6th grade - adult).

    Our goal is for every child who attends VBS to have a positive, meaningful experience that lasts a lifetime—and we can't do that without YOU!

    It doesn't matter if you've never volunteered for VBS, or you're a seasoned VBS leader, your time and talents are needed.

    There are many jobs that need doing including decorating the week prior, helping out our 'kitchen crew,' and more!

  • Supplies & Donations

    SUPPLY LIST COMING SOON!

    Can you help feed and supply our campers at VBS by donating snack or material items?

    We are aiming for 250 students at VBS. It takes a lot of supplies to feed them and fill their morning with learning. You can help!

    Sign up to donate one or more items and return them to the VBS Donations tub at the church front office during the week Monday - Thursday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm or Sunday morning. Please return donations by June 14!

VBS Volunteer Positions

    • 7th grade + up

    • Purpose: focuses on the main Bible story for the day, allowing students to “live” the story rather than just hear about it.

    • Activities: immersive, hands-on, and often dramatic methods to bring the biblical narrative to life, helping children experience powerful Bible stories that demonstrate the daily Bible point.

    • 7th grade + up

    • Work with students (going into) 1st-5th grade

    • Lead/shepherd students as they learn about Jesus

    • Love/care for students

    • Ensure students follow directions, are respectful to others, etc.

    • *Doesn’t lead specific activities unless instructed by station leaders

    • *Is a LEADER, not a CAMPER

    • Crews are between 10-14 students

    • 7th grade + up

    • Lead students through outdoor/indoor activities to get them moving and connect to the daily theme.

    • Expected to lead and not play/participate - make sure students know what to do/follow directions/are respectful

    • 8th grade + up

    • Lead students through hands-on “experiments” as they connect to the daily theme. Think “science”! This requires you to be on top of things, know how to explain things well, and be organized when it comes to supplies.

    • 6th grade + up

    • Follow the plan given to prepare/serve/clean up snacks daily. All supplies/directions given ahead of time.

    • 7th grade + up

    • Purpose: to help kids actively learn, understand, and remember the daily Bible verse in a way that “sticks” to their hearts and mind

    • Activities: involves engaging activities, interactive videos, and motions to help with scripture memorization/application.

It doesn't matter if you've never volunteered for VBS, or you're a seasoned VBS leader, your time and talents are needed.

Volunteer opportunities not listed here may be available, as our needs constantly change and grow! Contact Bailey for other possibilities.

PRESCHOOL
Focuses primarily on the preschool age (age 3 - Kindergarten) students.

    • 7th grade + up

    • You are LEADING the station.

    • Purpose: focuses on the main Bible story for the day, allowing students to “live” the story rather than just hear about it.

    • Activities: immersive, hands-on, and often dramatic methods to bring the biblical narrative to life, helping children experience powerful Bible stories that demonstrate the daily Bible point.

    • 6th grade + up

    • You are LEADING the station

    • Following directions given as you lead preschoolers through the craft(s) of the day. Must be patient with students and help them as they do their craft.

    • All ages

    • Work with students 3yrs old through (going into) Kindergarten

    • Lead/shepherd students as they learn about Jesus

    • Love/care for students

    • Ensure students follow directions, are respectful to others, etc.

    • *Doesn’t lead specific activities unless instructed by station leaders

    • *Smaller crews as PreK students need a little more 1-to-1 attention

    • Crews are between 3-6 students

    • 6th grade + up

    • You get to “play” with preschoolers as they have free play during this station. It isn’t social hour to do whatever you choose, you are required to be with preschoolers during this time.

    • 6th grade + up

    • Follow the plan given to prepare/serve/clean up snacks daily. All supplies/directions given ahead of time.

    • 7th grade + up

    • You are LEADING the station.

    • Purpose: to help kids actively learn, understand, and remember the daily Bible verse in a way that “sticks” to their hearts and mind

    • Activities: involves engaging activities, interactive videos, and motions to help with scripture memorization/application.

HOSPITALITY & OPERATIONS
Pre and post VBS Week helpers as well as volunteers who can help at the event.

    • 6th grade + up

    • Greet students/families as they enter the building. Assist students to get checked in with nametags, make them aware of where they need to be. Assist getting volunteers checked in daily.

    • 6th grade + up

    • Meet before VBS to learn choreographed dances and theme verses (minimum of 3 times). 

    • Lead from the stage VBS dances and theme verses during opening/closing worship times. Floater during station rotations.

    • 6th grade + up

    • Assist with opening/closing worship times with slides on the big screen from the tech booth. Assist with taking photos/video to recap the week.

    • 6th grade + up

    • Could go anywhere! It may be the same space every day, OR it could end up being different every day. Some crews need an extra hand, some stations need more help. Be willing and ready to help wherever is needed!

    • Prepare craft items, supplies, and/or decorations to be used during the week of VBS

    • Help set up decor and classrooms the week prior to VBS

    • Assist in clean up efforts after VBS on Friday.

    • Help take down decorations, vaccum, return furniture to their proper location, takeout trash, and anything else that needs to be done

ELEMENTARY
Focuses primarily on the elementary age (grades 1-5) students.

Each year at VBS we host a service project or in-gathering of items for local organizations in our community.

Help us bless families in our community with a birthday party in a bag - everything they need to host a party for their loved ones! We are collecting party kit donations. Assembled birthday party bags will be donated to the Catherine McCauley Center and Marion Cares. Please drop off your donations in the atrium during VBS Week. Let's see how many local kids we can help!

SUGGESTED DONATIONS: Balloons, candles, cake mixes, disposable cake pans, frosting, party hats, plates, etc.