Vacation Bible School at Grace Polaris Church

June 24–28 • 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

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All kids entering Grades 1–6 are invited to join us for an underwater adventure!

As we explore God’s deep sea creations through lessons, games, snacks, crafts, science experiments, and music, we’ll learn what it means to have a friendship with God.

Students entering Grades 7–8, you’re invited to our special Youth VBS where we’ll focus on building leadership skills as we serve at the elementary VBS and have our own Bible teaching times.

Save the date now for this life-changing week! Make plans for your kids to attend, and invite their friends, neighbors, and cousins to join them!

Parents, mark your calendars! Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on April 7 and runs until June 16.

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About Vacation Bible School at Grace

Vacation Bible School, or VBS as we call it, is an annual, week-long, summer program for kids entering Grades 1–6 and students entering Grades 7–8. Each day kids learn Bible truths straight from stories in the Bible and engage in fun, hands-on activities like games, science experiments, and more. We also utilize catchy music and interactive hand motions to help reinforce our theme. Kids walk away from VBS with a new or deeper relationship with Jesus and tools to help them follow Him better.

How VBS Works

Kids Entering Grades 1–6

Each day parents will check their kids in at a check-in station and walk their child to their crew leader. The morning will kick off with a Sing & Play Splash where we will worship through song and meet a Bible Memory Buddy before individual crews embark on their daily journey! Each crew will then rotate through the following stations: Imagination Station, Reef Rec, Sticky Scripture, Deep Bible Adventures, and Tidal Treats. All the crews will come back together for the Fin-tastic Finale. Parents are invited to sit-in on the closing group time and then pick their child up from their crew leader immediately after.

Students Entering Grades 7–8

Youth will check themselves in at a check-in station and gather with the youth group. They will help lead songs and participate in the Sing & Play Splash, and then have their own Bible teaching time. Throughout the day the youth will help serve snacks, lead group games, and engage in Bible-based discussions. At the end of each morning they will participate in the Fin-tastic Finale — while throwing in a few surprises for the younger kids…beach balls, confetti, or toilet paper might make an appearance!

Register Your Kids

Parents, mark your calendars! Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on April 7 and runs until June 16.

Our Daily Schedule

Daily Activities

Sing & Play Splash

We’ll start each day singing fun songs and meeting Bible Memory Buddies.

Deep Bible Adventures

We’ll experience each Bible story with all five senses.

Imagination Station

We’ll dig into surprising and authentic discoveries.

Reef Rec

We’ll play high-energy games inspired by our time in the deep sea!

Tidal Treats

All our crews will come together to eat snacks that reinforce the day’s key Bible verse.

Sticky Scripture

We’ll study and discuss the daily Bible verse.

Fin-tastic Finale

We’ll wrap up with music, drama, science experiments, and more!

Got questions about how VBS works? Just contact us!

What We’ll Learn at VBS

Day 1

Bible Point: God is a friend who’s real. 

Key Bible Verse: “We believe, and we know You are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:69)

Bible Story: God shows Himself to Elijah through ups and downs. (1 Kings 18 & 19)

Day 2

Bible Point: God is a friend who loves. 

Key Bible Verse: “Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” (John 13:34)

Bible Story: God shows compassion to the people of Nineveh. (Jonah 1–3)

Day 3

Bible Point: God is a friend we can trust.

Key Bible Verse: “I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart.” (John 14:27)

Bible Story: Jesus calms a storm. (Mark 4:35–41)

Day 4

Bible Point: God is a friend forever.

Key Bible Verse: “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” (John 11:25)

Bible Story: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (John 18–20)

Day 5

Bible Point: God is a friend for everyone.

Key Bible Verse: “For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

Bible Story: Lydia believes in Jesus. (Acts 16:11–15)

You can help make VBS amazing!

Volunteer

No deep sea adventure can be completed without a strong support team! We need volunteers for all parts of the journey: leading the crews on their adventures, staffing activity stations, and keeping our crews fed. See the link below for the full list of volunteer options.

Volunteer registration runs from April 7–June 2.

Donate Goods

Our week-long adventure requires lots of supplies for the journey! Click here to learn what items are needed and help us show the friendship of God to kids! Items can be dropped off at the info desk next to the Resource Center before June 2.

Here’s a look back at last year’s fun!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I drop off my child?

Elementary (Grades 1–6) Arrival and Daily Check-In:
Each morning of VBS, please plan to walk your child(ren) in for check-in. An adult must accompany each child on their first day. Please enter at our main Worship Center north entrance, facing Lazelle Road next to our Resource Center. Check-in and registration is located at our Grace Kids Welcome Entrance. Check-in will begin at 8:40 a.m. Children are required to check-in EACH DAY for a NEW name tag since color and code change daily.

Youth (Grades 7–8) Arrival and Check-In:
Please plan arrive each day at 8:40 a.m. in the Worship Center north entrance (facing Lazelle Road, by Resource Center). This entrance will open at 8:40 a.m. each day. Middle Schoolers are to proceed to a check-in station, search on their last name or last 4-digits of the phone number used in their registration. They should make sure the box to left of their name has a green check mark. Next press the green Print button to get their name tag, and then report to Alli Nathan near the south entrance in the Worship Center Auditorium. A parent/adult must accompany your student to check-in on the first day to prevent confusion. All other doors will be locked.

Where do I pick up my child?

Elementary (Grades 1–6) Pick Up:
Please plan to come in and pickup your child(ren) each day at 12:00 p.m. in the Worship Center Auditorium. Children cannot be dismissed without a parent or guardian present with a claim tag from Grace Polaris Church that matches your child’s VBS tag code (actual tag or an image of it with the correct date). If misplaced, show a photo ID to the registration team for a replacement. 

Youth (Grades 7–8) Pick Up:
Students will be dismissed for pick up each day at 12:00 p.m. following the Closing Ceremony in the Worship Center Auditorium. Please plan accordingly with your student.

Can I observe any part of VBS?

You are welcome to enjoy the opening and closing celebrations each day with fun for all! For your child’s safety, only trained and verified staff are permitted to accompany children throughout the rest of the building without prior arrangements. Thank you for understanding. Please see the More Info & Parent Brochure section below for the current link to more helpful details.

What will my child eat each day?

Day 1: Crunch Coral (Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks)

Day 2: Ocean Motion (Snack Pack Sour Patch Kids Juicy Gels, Blue Raspberry)

Day 3: Seal Snacks (Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers)

Day 4: Treasure Treats (Grandma’s Mini Cookies, Vanilla Crème)

Day 5: Sticky Sand (Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares)

What do I do with my child’s epi pen and medication?

If your child needs to have an EPI pen, please give it to your child’s leader to hold for emergency use. Please label the pen clearly with your child’s name. Other medical issues should be directed to the VBS nurse/first aid team on your child’s first morning at VBS.

Where can I purchase a VBS t-shirt and music CD?

The purchase of VBS t-shirts and a limited amount of Sing & Play Music MP3 cards and CDs are optional and will be available beginning in May at the Grace Polaris Church Resource Center near the north Worship Center entrance (facing Lazelle Road). 

Can I get VBS text updates?

You will receive a text from Churchteams or Grace Polaris Church in the event of a delay, closure, emergency or other unique circumstance, if you opted-in for texts (at online registration) in case of an emergency or change during VBS week. NOTE: Do not respond to emergency texts as they come from an unmonitored number, for outgoing informational purposes only. For all other issues, emails will be sent so please check your email before and during VBS week.

How can I get prayer during VBS?

Thank you for praying with us for a wonderful and safe week, learning about God’s Word. If you have praises & prayer requests related to VBS or to folks somehow involved in VBS, this is the place! You will be able to choose if your praises and/or prayer requests are confidential or non-confidential between now and the end of VBS by texting ‘VBSpray’ (all one word!) to 614-888-7733. During VBS you may also submit praises & prayer requests on paper. Simply look for the containers with paper/pencils near some of the auditorium exits. All submissions will be kept under strict confidence unless stated otherwise. Anonymous submissions are not available online but can be done on paper during VBS week near a few auditorium entrances.

Contact Us

Make sure to check back here on April 7 to register your child! Have questions in the meantime? Contact us below, we would love to connect with you!

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Vacation Bible School is an annual event produced by Grace Polaris Church and Grace Kids. Grace Polaris Church exists to honor God by multiplying devoted followers of Jesus through worship, community, training, and witness. Click here to learn more.