When is VBS?

Monday, June 23rd to Friday, June 27th, 2025

AM VBS is from 9:30am to 12:00pm.

• Drop off begins at 9:15am.

PM VBS is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

• Drop off begins at 6:45pm.

What is the age requirement to attend?

AM VBS is available to 4 year olds (by 9/30/25) to rising 3rd grade students (2025-26 school year).

PM VBS is available to rising 4th through rising 6th graders (2025-26 school year).

What does a VBS morning look like?

AM VBS starts and ends in a full Worship Center. Children sit, by rows, in a pew with their leaders. Our Large Group sessions in the Worship Center will have relevant music (sometimes loud) with movement, drama, weekly verse and theme of the day review and lots of standing up & sitting down.

Teen Leaders take children from location to location throughout the entire building. Children will get instruction from their teen leaders and move as a group, going to:
Crafts- Completing various crafts with the assistance of teens and adults
Games- Participating in group games, taking direction from adults and teens
Snack- Making and eating a snack (taking direction from adults and teens) while standing around a table as the daily theme and verse are reviewed
Bible Time- Sitting and listening to a daily Bible lesson told by a “Granny”

Is my 4 year old ready for VBS?

VBS Attendees must be able to do the following things independently:
• Ask and go to the bathroom
• Receive redirection from teens and adults
• Stay with a group while transitioning from various locations throughout the building
• Be in a loud environment
• Sit and attend to multiple story times
• Follow directions for crafts and games

How do I Register?

Capacity is limited. You can register online using the links below.

Can my child with special needs attend AM VBS?

We work hard to make sure that children can successfully attend VBS, but the environment is not always successful for every child. Please review what an AM VBS Morning looks like above.

Can your child do the following independently?
• Ask and go to the bathroom
• Receive redirection from teens and adults
• Stay with a group while transitioning from various locations throughout the building
• Use coping skills for loud and overstimulating environments
• Sit and attend to multiple story times
• Follow directions for crafts and games

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any additional questions.

What is the cost?

VBS is $35.00 per child. A t-shirt is included.
Please note, t-shirt size requests will only be honored for registrations dated before May 5th, so register early.
Early bird discount of $5 off per child applies from April 6-13.

Can I register my child at any time?

Online registration is open from April 6th through June 21st, as space allows.

When do I pick up my t-shirt/my child's t-shirt?

You will be notified by email when t-shirts have arrived and are ready for pickup.

*AM VBS ADULT VOLUNTEERS:

Do I have to attend Immanuel to volunteer?

Attending Immanuel is not necessary to volunteer, but we do require:

• A completed volunteer registration form.
• A background check (for lead positions only).
• A reference (please provide the name and contact information of a person you know at Immanuel Bible Church).
• If you have additional questions about volunteering, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

What are your volunteer needs for adults (over 18)?

• Nursery Helpers: Watch and care for babies/children (0-4yrs old after 9/30/25) of VBS volunteers.
• Crafts Assistants: Follow the directions of the Craft Room Leader to assist with craft set up and clean up for groups, or serve at supplemental craft tables.
• Games Helper: Follow the directions of the Games Leader to facilitate games in the gym.
• Snack: Follow the directions of the Snack Leader  You will be assigned in pairs to oversee a table of 8-10 kids as they assemble/eat their snacks.

Will I be trained in the area I am serving?

Registered volunteers will receive more information about training (which will happen on the first day of VBS) via email.  Plan to arrive early on Monday for training.

How will I know where I am serving?

You will receive information regarding your position on Monday, June 16. We do our best to place volunteers where they would like to serve, but we cannot guarantee requests as space is limited in some areas. Your flexibility is appreciated!

Can I bring my older elementary child with me?

Yes, your older elementary child(ren) may attend and serve but must serve with you and stay with you.  Please indicate that on your volunteer application.

Can I bring my younger (pre-VBS) aged children with me?

Yes.  We have childcare for children of volunteers from birth-4 years (after 9/30/25).  Please indicate that on your volunteer application.

Click HERE for ADULT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

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*TEEN VOLUNTEERS

AM VBS TEEN LEADERS:

Teens (rising 7^th grade-12^th grade) are welcome to serve at AM VBS.  Teen Leaders are responsible, with a co- teen leader, for a group of 8-10 children.  Teen Leaders must be timely, encouraging, excited to serve with kids, and possess either a personal relationship with Jesus Christ or a firm understanding of the gospel. 

Teen leaders must be available for the following times in order to be considered for the position:

June 22^nd – 4:30pm-6:00pm Teen Leader Training (mandatory)

June 23^rd-27^th – 8:15am-12:15pm (VBS Days) 

Click HERE for AM TEEN LEADER APPLICATION

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ADDITIONAL TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Nursery Helpers (14+): Watch and care for the infants and toddlers (0-2yrs old) of VBS volunteers.
• Crafts Helper (Ages 12+): Follow the directions of the Craft Room Leader to assist with craft set up and clean up for groups.
• Games Helper (Ages 14+): Follow the directions of the Games Leader to facilitate games in the gym.
• Snack Helper (Ages 12+): Follow the directions of the Snack Leader.

 

Click HERE for TEEN VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

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PM VBS TEAM LEADERS:

Teens (rising 9^th-college aged) are welcome to serve at PM VBS.

Team Leaders, along with their two co-Captains and 3 fellow Team Leaders, are responsible for a group of approximately 25 children.  Team Leaders must be timely, excited to serve with kids, and possess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Team Leaders must be available for the following times in order to be considered for the position:

June 23^rd – 4:00pm-5:00pm Team Leader Training (mandatory)

June 23^rd-27^th – 6:15pm-9:15pm (VBS)

 

Click HERE for PM TEAM LEADER APPLICATION

DROP OFF/PICK UP PROCEDURES

What are the drop-off and pick-up processes?

AM VBS Drop-off:

• Enter the building using Entrances 1 and 2.
• Worship Center doors will open at 9:15am, and VBS will begin promptly at 9:30 am.
• Clear signage will direct you to your child’s group in the Worship Center.
• Make sure to check in with your child’s teen leaders before leaving your child.
• Parents are asked to leave the building immediately following drop off unless you are serving as a volunteer.

Pick-up:

• Doors will open at approximately 12:00 pm for pick-up. Please account for traffic as you return to the building.
• Children must be signed out and will be released only to those authorized for pick-up on the registration form.
• Parents are asked to leave the Worship Center immediately following pickup.

PM VBS Drop-off:

• Enter the building using Entrance 1 and follow signs to the gym.
• Gym doors will open at 6:45pm and VBS will begin promptly at 7pm.
• First night – register/check in at the registration desk. Your child will meet their Team Captain upon arrival.
• Parents are asked to leave the gym immediately after drop off.

Pick-up:

• Doors will open at 9:00pm for pick up. Children must be signed out and will be released only to those authorized for pick-up on the registration form.

ALLERGIES

Does my child need to bring a snack?

We provide a daily snack. Please do not bring a snack except for allergy reasons.

Does my child need a water bottle?

Unless your child has a medical need, please don't send a water bottle with your child.

Is the environment allergy safe?

We try to avoid common allergens when selecting snacks, but we cannot guarantee the selection will be free of all possible allergens.

• If your child has a food allergy or other dietary medical condition, we must be made aware at the time of registration.
• You may supply one snack item for your child per day.
• This snack item – labeled with your child’s name - will be carried by your child’s Team Captain in his/her daily bag. Please give the item to the Team Captain upon arrival.
• Please make sure your child understands that they are not to eat anything other than what you have supplied.
• If you’ve listed an allergy on your child’s registration, you’ll be contacted by our snack coordinator with a list of snacks and ingredients, prior to the start of VBS.
• If your child travels with an epi pen, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• If you have a question about snack ingredients for allergy reasons, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MISCELLANEOUS

Am I able to observe while VBS is in session?

For the safety of all children and volunteers, no one is permitted to remain in the building except approved volunteers, our Safety Team, and church staff.

Is my friend/neighbor permitted to pick up my child?

Anyone picking up a child must be listed on the child’s registration form.
If you need to make changes after the form has been submitted, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Can I pick up my child early?

Children are involved in many activities and often rotate throughout the building. For this and other security reasons, early pick-ups are discouraged. Please do your best to schedule dental, doctor, and other appointments outside the VBS schedule.

AM parents must stop by the Information Desk if they are picking up their child early.

For the safety of all children and volunteers, no one is permitted to remain in the building except approved VBS volunteers, our Safety Team, and church staff.

Is there a dress code for AM VBS?

We ask that children and volunteers wear sneakers, the VBS T-shirt, and pants or modest length shorts.

Is there a dress code for PM VBS?

Kids will be outside playing games and there will be water involved in many of them. Sending them with a drawstring bag/towel may be helpful.

Do I need to send a water bottle with my child to VBS?

Children have many opportunities to hydrate at VBS. We ask that you keep personal water bottles at home.

Can my child bring a special item to VBS?

Thank you for leaving special items at home during VBS.

What is the PM 2025 VBS Service Project?

We will be supporting Assist Crisis Pregnancy Center for our service project this year.