Vacation Bible School 2023

Summer Camp for Christian Kids

Have Fun | Make Friends | Learn about Jesus

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Registration closes June 30.
Save $25/child if you register before April 30!

Join the fun!

July 24-28, 2023
8:30am-5:00pm

St. Agnes Church
22 Boston St. Middleton

Open to kids entering Grades K-6
Younger kids can attend accompanied by an adult.
Kids from all denominations are welcome.
You do not need to belong to St. Rose or St. Agnes Churches.

Grade 7-12 encouraged to volunteer as crew leaders!

Cost
$100/child
Register before April 30 to save $25/child!

GAMES, CRAFTS, MUSIC, SCIENCE, SNACKS & MORE

Tentative Schedule

8:30: Drop-off

9:00: Welcome! (Opening Song, Games, & Intro to the Bible Story of the Day)
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we will attend Daily Mass together at 9:00. Parents are encouraged to attend with their kids! On these days, our opening songs will start at 9:30.

10:00: Stations
Teams rotate through stations where they have fun and learn more about the story of the day.

Outdoor Fun
Craft
Bible Theater
Snack
Science

1:00: Lunch & Free Play

2:00: Movie

3:15: Outdoor Olympics
Teams compete against one another in water games, messy games, and more! The winning team will be announced at our closing ceremony on Friday.

4:45: Closing
Parents invited to attend our closing each day!

5:00: Pick-Up

What to Bring

What to Bring:

Please pack the following items in a backpack with your child's name on it.

Lunch and snacks
Water bottle
Towel
Bathing suit
Change of clothes
Tuesday: Bring a white shirt to tie-dye!

Please put your child's first and last name on all of their belongings.

What NOT to bring: money, electronics, toys, valuables

What to Wear

What to Wear:

Please send your kids in clothes that you don't mind getting wet or dirty. We'll spend a lot of time outside, so dress for the weather!

Kids should wear their bathing suits under their clothes each day and pack an extra outift to change into later in the day.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: Wear your team color
Thursday: Wear your tie-dye
Friday: Wear your VBS shirt

Daily Bible Stories

Every day, kids will learn about important people from the bible - people who God had special relationships with, called covenants. The people kids will learn about each day are:

Monday: Adam and Eve
Tuesday: Noah and Abraham
Wednesday: Moses
Thursday: David
Friday: Jesus

Check back here throughout VBS week for links to the songs we're singing!

Volunteers Needed!

There are lots of ways you can serve at VBS, both for the full week or just part of it. Here are some roles that might be right for you:

Crew Leader: Lead a group of children through stations with the help of assistant crew leaders.
Crew Assistant: Assist Crew Leaders in the leading of and caring for a group of kids.
Station Leaders: Stay at one station and lead each crew of children through the activities for your station. Stations include crafts, bible theater, science, games, parachute, and snack.
Station Assistant: Assist Station Leaders as they engage kids in daily lessons and activities.
Decorating Team: Transform the church hall during the weeks leading up to VBS.
Hydration Station/Medical Tent: If you work in the medical field, you can sign up to monitor allergies, give out bandaids and ice packs, make sure everyone stays hydrated, etc.

It takes MANY volunteers to make VBS successful. To volunteer, email Amy at [email protected].

Volunteer Meetings:

Sunday, May 21, 12:00-1:30 PM
(following 11:00 Mass at St. Agnes)
Tuesday, June 13, 6:00-8:00 PM
Tuesday, July 11, 6:00-8:00 PM

Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must complete the forms and trainings found here.

Give to VBS

Props and other supplies needed!
We'll post an Amazon Wishlist here soon, so you know what we need.