Vacation Bible
School 2026

ROOTING KIDS IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

This summer your kids will go on an epic rainforest adventure! Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. 

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July 26 - 30 

from 6:15 - 8:30 PM

For kids ages 4 years through 5th grade completed

VBS Registration Opens June 1st!

REGISTER HERE!

THe expedition is about to begin!

We're already preparing deep in the jungle for Rainforest Falls VBS.

Grab your explorer hat and take a sneak peek at the wild fun coming your way!

Plunge into God's Word

At Rainforest Falls VBS, one memorable Bible Point is reinforced throughout each station, each day—making it easy for kids to remember and apply in real life. Kids will explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

Mission focus

This year at VBS, kids can make a difference! Bring any or all of the items listed below to donate to the Caring Hands Food Pantry and help provide food for families in need in our area. Donations will be accepted throughout the week of VBS.

peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned meats, canned beans, flour, sugar, spices, salt & pepper

FAQs

Common Questions & Need to Know Info

Our VBS runs Sunday through Thursday on July 26 – 30 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Our VBS is free for every family!

Please park at the North end of our lot and use the NE entrance. The entrance will be labeled “NextGen” and there will be other signage to guide you. This is the entrance you should come in to register/check in your kids.

Absolutely!! We love meeting new friends! it is helpful to have these kiddos pre-registered for VBS so we know how many kids to prepare for. Plus it makes check in MUCH faster for you 🙂

You are welcome to stay, but we work hard to provide a safe, well protected environment so you can feel confident leaving them with us. Parents often attend our opening and closing activities in the Worship Center at the south end of our building. Opening is from 6:15 – 6:30 p.m. and our Closing runs 8:15 – 8:30 p.m.

We provide all the materials and supplies for VBS so kids do not need to bring anything special with them.

However, we do offer a Mission Focus for the week and encourage each child to participate as they are able towards our collective goal.

Our mission focus this year is donating food items to Caring Hands Food Pantry specifically: peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned meats, canned beans, flour, sugar, spices, salt and pepper.

Please have your kids wear play clothes. We are into hands on learning here at NewLife and kids may get dirty, probably a little sweaty or spill during activities. We want them to be able to have fun!

Your child will be part of a group with a 1:5 teacher to student ratio. ALL adults are required to have a clear criminal background check before being permitted to work with children. We will also have members of our Security Team present throughout each evening of VBS to help assure the safety of the children.

Children with special medical needs or allergies are cared for by one of our nurses who will be present each evening. Parents will be asked to visit with the nurse, advising them of the best way to care for their child. A special sticker will be attached to the child’s name tag as well as a special wristband so that all VBS volunteers will be aware that your child has a medical need, however, for privacy, details of the child’s needs will only be included in the nightly roster for the Crew Leader.

Snacks and plenty of water are provided for our busy little friends each evening.

If you have more questions, please reach out to our VBS team at kidsmin@newlifedsm.com