When is VBS?

June 10-14, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
On-site registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Volunteers should arrive by 8:30 a.m. each morning to be in their designated area.

Is there a cost for VBS?

• No cost to attend VBS.
• T-Shirts can be purchased for $5/each
• Donations are accepted to provide materials for all attendees.
• Optional: VBS Music can be purchased through Apple and android app stores.

Who is VBS for?

General public: Children five years old through completed 5th grade. Due to space limitations, only five-year-olds and up will be allowed to participate in VBS.
Children of volunteers: Birth through age 4 can participate when a parent volunteers to serve during VBS.

Registration Procedures

All children as well as volunteers must be registered.
Go to www.idlewild.org/vbs to register.

1. Submit a liability form for each attending child and volunteer. This is done once per year and is valid for ALL IBC activities that year. (www.idlewild.org/release)
2. Register your child to attend.
3. Register yourself to volunteer (must be an active IBC member and have background check on file).
4. Order your meals online for Family Night (Orders must be placed by 5pm on Tue 6/11).

DEADLINES:

• All child buddy requests are limited to one buddy request per child. Both children must register on the same day no later than April 28 as we have over 2000 children to place.
• All children must be registered by May 19 to receive a packet in the mail.
• Family Night meals must be ordered by 5pm Tuesday, June 11.
• All children not pre-registered must go to a first-time registration station, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on June 10. Avoid long lines, register by May 19!

Buddy Requests:

If you want your child in the same group as ONE of their friends, then both children must register on the same day no later than April 28. Due to the number of children anticipated, only ONE friend request can be honored per child.

Items Not Permitted

Wheeled shoes, skateboards, and gum

Dress Code for Children

Children are encouraged to wear their VBS t-shirt and dress comfortably for the day’s activities. During our Family Night program, children are encouraged to wear their VBS t-shirt and jeans or shorts.

Director’s Goal

Love children into the Kingdom of God! And have fun doing it!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Theme

In the Wild! Amazing Encounters with Jesus – Throw on your camera strap and buckle your seatbelt. VBS 2019 takes you on a wild adventure—with elephants and egrets, polar bears and penguins, cockatoos and crocodiles. As you seek out exotic animals, you’ll also find snapshots of real-life encounters with Jesus in Scripture. Kids go from bewildered to believing as they get “In the Wild” at this summer’s VBS.

VBS Scripture

“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

VBS Motto

Zoom In! Focus on Jesus!

Our VBS Purpose Statement

VBS is a fun-filled, spiritual adventure for boys and girls that provides concentrated Bible study and encourages real-life application. The intention of VBS is to reach people of all ages, leading them to know and respond to Jesus Christ as led by the Holy Spirit.

Last Year’s Eternal Impact:

• 2239 Children and 1150 Workers
• 10% Attendees from no church background
• 119 expressed conversions or re-commitments
• Connect Families with Family Night Program
• Follow-up of 100% of the students; enroll families in Bible Study
• Enroll in Children’s Jump Start

Last Year Recap: 

Children raised $7000 to provide 56 scholarships to Nazareth Baptist School.

This Year:

Our goal is to meet and exceed last years mark and support Nazareth Baptist School.