vacation bible school
vACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Contact: Mona Bausone, mbausone@stmarysrichmond.org
Vacation Bible School will be held
June 23-27, 2025 | 9 am - 12 pm daily
Get ready for the summer event that points kids to Jesus, a faithful friend we can always trust. Children (age 4 through rising 5th grade) explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today and learn that Jesus is our true north. You can expect a week full of faith discoveries, memorable music, encouraging Bible buddies, and epic adventures that help kids grow in friendship with Jesus.
Middle School Options:
- Rising 6th graders and middle schoolers who have never volunteered before, check out SUMMIT.
- Rising 7th and 8th graders who have volunteered before may volunteer again or join us for SUMMIT.
What is SUMMIT?
Saint Mary's Vacation Bible School June 23 - 27, 9m-12pm, will offer a middle school group experience each morning for rising SY 2025-26 6-8th Graders. While this group will participate briefly in opening and closing activities in the Gym, we'll have our own separate program in the Lower Commons centered on the same "True North" theme. This theme will explore the challenges of finding our way through life in world that often seems to have gone wild! By the end of the week our adventure is to rediscover and have faith in the unmoving, unchanging, and reliable truth and presence that our "true north" - Jesus - offers us as we continue on our journey. Participant spaces are dependent on Adult Volunteer commitments. To join the adventure, register today! Space is limited.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEAR FUTURE
VBS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Contact Mona mbausone@stmarysrichmond.org to volunteer
- Donating useful materials and creating decorations at home or at church. Watch for more details.
- Our supply wish list can be found by clicking here. Simply purchase an item and bring it to the bins in the commons at church.
- VBS Nurse will help with minor medical concerns, contain any allergy equipment, and assist with making sure snacks are compliant with student needs. We are open to several nurses sharing mornings throughout the week.
- Trail guide a grade level of children (K, 1, 2, 3, 4/5) through the day (2+ adults per grade) with 35 youth/teen helpers distributed throughout each grade. The youngest youth volunteers will be paired with youngest participants. Still seeking ADULTS!
- SUMMIT leaders work with our middle school VBS camp! New this year, our SUMMIT team will work with our youth minister and a small group of youth doing ministry, leadership, and fun, including a day hike at a local park.
- Adults and 10 youth/teens bring our Juneau’s playhouse preschool program to life for our youngest (4 yr old) participants.
- Wild Bible Adventure Station leader draws children into scripture stories through dramatic story telling with 5-6 youth/teen helpers.
- Glacier Games Station leader provides indoor and outdoor physical activities with the 4 youth/teen helpers. Still seeking ADULT!
- Sing and Play Peak leader teaches and practices themed music and corresponding motions with 3 youth/teen helpers.
- Imagination Station leader provides a daily craft activity that relates to the theme of the day or week, assisted by 3 youth/teens.
- Sticky Scripture Station leader breaks open the Gospel of John with activities and video, with the help of 3 youth/teens. Still Seeking ADULT!
- Tundra Treat Snacks are provided daily for all participants and volunteers. Still seeking ADULTS to join the team!
- We need an adult to take photos (with phone or camera) throughout the week, which will be used on the parish photo wall and communication platforms.
- Our check-in table should have a regular presence of 2 adults throughout the week.
- Our opening and closing programs need an
Audio/Visual assistant. This could be a teen!
