Vacation Bible School
VBS is offered free to all children who wish to participate. Learn about our theme, "Knights of the North Castle"
August 10-14, 2020
9:30 - 12 PM
General Information About Our VBS Program
COVID-19 Response:
We are living in strange, new times, and helping kids learn about Jesus is needed as much as ever! For this reason, we home to offer VBS in some format, NO MATTER WHAT. At this time the plan is a morning VBS outdoor under tents for elementary-aged children, and a take-home version for preschoolers with pre-recorded videos. Should we determine that in-person VBS cannot be offered safely, all children registered by the deadline will have the opportunity to participate in age-appropriate take-home VBS.
Vacation Bible School (frequently referred to as VBS) is a week-long program that teaches children about God and his love for them through songs, games, crafts, and many other exciting activities. This year, Yorkminster's VBS program takes place in the mornings, Monday - Friday. There is an optional open house Sunday night to get to know the leaders and layout of the program, and a concluding family program Friday night. Volunteers who work with the kids are trained and undergo a background check. We are blessed to have so many teachers, seniors, and willing parents and youth who make it their mission to shine the light of Christ to the participants of our VBS program.
Ages:
Elementary (Rising Grades 1 - 5): for this age group, we are hoping/planning to have an in-person VBS option, with activities taking place outdoors, under tents.
Pre-schoolers (kids who will turn 4 by Sept 30, and kids who will enter kindergarten in the fall): "Take-home VBS" for families who register by the deadline. These kids will have videos pre-recorded by our teachers as well as crafts, and they can participate in a live-stream of the morning Celebration with singing and dancing!
Adult Volunteers: It takes a whole lot of people to make this event successful, and it's fun! There are lots of roles, from making decorations and getting everything ready ahead of time, to drama or shepherding kids through activities serving meals. Please let us know your availability by filling out the online volunteer form (available soon). We are sorry that this time, we do not anticipate being able to offer daycare for children who are not old enough to participate in the in-person program.
Youth Volunteers: Middle schoolers can serve on our "Tech Team," working with Pastor Mike to take great pictures of all the fun for the slide shows and newsletter, as well as other tasks. High schoolers can volunteer to help with the crews, as well as help design and develop the decorations and facilitate activities. Youth who will be able to help with the week should fill out the volunteer form.
If you have questions about the VBS program, please contact Pastor Mike.
