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Vacation Bible School 2011


Join us for PandaMania: Where God is Wild about you!

PandaMania is a fun-filled, God-centered vacation Bible school (VBS) program your kids will love! Every day is packed with activities designed to help children learn Bible stories, grow in faith, and experience the importance of Stewardship. Each day at PandaMania, kids will be engaged with:

  • Lively large-group celebrations
  • Kid-friendly Bible stories
  • Cool games, videos, crafts, dramatic activities, and songs
  • A meaningful mission project
  • Loads of laughs and lots of friends

PandaMania is a wild celebration of God's unconditional love! At PandaMania VBS, kids will discover that God has a purpose and a plan for everyone and that he crafted each of us with his own loving hands.

2011 DATES:
Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24 from 9:30am-12:30pm

 

REGISTRATION:

Registration is now closed.

COST:

The cost of VBS is $40 for one child, $50 for two and $60 for three or more children from the same family.

 

Parents who volunteer ALL 5 days of VBS receive a 50% discount on registration!

 

VOLUNTEER:
Adult and youth volunteers (ages 6th grade and up) are what make this program a huge success since VBS is run entirely by volunteer support. We would love for you to join our safari crew as we come together under the Baobab tree!  All volunteers must be Safe Environment cleared to participate in VBS.

 

  • Adult Volunteer Form
  • Youth Volunteer Form

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    Here is a sneak peek at the WONDERFUL lesson we will be sharing:

     

    Day 1 - Fez

     

    Day 1
     

    Bible Point: God made you.

     

    Bible Story: God creates the world. (Genesis 1)

     

    Bible Verse: “I praise you, for I am...wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:14)

     

     

     

    Day 2 - Amanda

    Day 2
     

    Bible Point: God listens to you.

     

    Bible Story: Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal. (1 Kings 18:16-39)

     

    Bible Verse: “Even before a word is on my tongue, o lord, you know it completely.” (Psalm 139:4)

     

     

    Day 3 - Boomer

    Day 3
     

    Bible Point: God watches over you.

     

    Bible Story: Jonah tries to escape from God. (Jonah 1-3)

     

    Bible Verse: "Even the darkness is not dark to you." (Psalm 139:12)

     

     

     

    Day 4 - Pogo

    Day 4
     

    Bible Point: God loves you, no matter what.

     

    Bible Story: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (Luke 23:1–24:12)

     

    Bible Verse: “Lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:24)

     

     

    Day 5 - Lulu

    Day 5
     

    Bible Point: God gives good gifts.

     

    Bible Story: God gives Hannah a baby. (1 Samuel 1:1–2:11)

     

    Bible Verse: “You ...lay your hand upon me.” (Psalm 139:5)

     

    FAQ's:

    Are the daily snacks peanut free?

    We try to do our absolute best to purchase/make snacks that are peanut free.  However, if your child has a severe food allergy, we encourage you to pack their own snack for the day.  Or better yet, volunteer and join our team!

     

    Can my child be in a class with his/her friends?

    We will try to do our very best to accommodate friend requests. Please understand though, if we cannot fill every request.

     

    What are the times of the VBS program?

    VBS runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day.

     

    What is the cost of VBS?

    The cost of VBS is $40 for one child, $50 for two and $60 for three or more children from the same family.  If a parent volunteers for all five days of VBS, the cost is reduced to half ($20, $25 and $30)

     

    What should my child bring each day?

    Closed-toed shoes, towel, labeled water bottle if desired, full belly and a positive attitude.

     

    How should I prepare my child each morning?

    Feed them breakfast and apply sunscreen.

     

    How old can a child be to enroll in VBS?

    VBS is for children who will be entering kindergarten through those entering 5th grade for the 2011-2012 school year.

     

    What is the age requirement for youth helpers?

    Youth helpers are those children who are entering 6th grade through 12th grade for the 2011-2012 school year.