{"id":845,"date":"2026-01-20T10:46:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sainti.org\/church\/?page_id=845"},"modified":"2026-06-19T11:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:57:12","slug":"vacation-bible-school-vbs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sainti.org\/church\/vacation-bible-school-vbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation Bible School (VBS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">VBS <em>Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Dates and times:&nbsp;June 8 \u2013 12, 2026, 9 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Registration for VBS 2026 is closed.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_40178\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7_0w47mGXok?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cost is $35 &#8211; What&#8217;s Included?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Materials, including a daily snack, and one T-shirt per child are included in the cost.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music downloads or CDs will be available for sale during the week of VBS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Space is limited, so register early!<\/strong><\/em><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Preschool students, age 4, must have prior school experience and be potty trained without needing assistance to participate.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-89b4c9e9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-89b4c9e9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link the-button wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScFhMDKyoCa8BKICXepxJjxiiSU_48iseXU9anHUxQxx2BA1g\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camper Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-89b4c9e9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link the-button wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wesharegiving.org\/App\/Form\/e815d2c6-1604-48ec-b7f0-1441686e3ec0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camper Payment <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-89b4c9e9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link the-button wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdlqqwxz7RuxrFkVL6f7dEQsGBuZGj0epwS1WhSdcdVKrijUQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aide Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Aides Needed!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rising fifth graders through high school student aides are still needed to help fill roles, including crew leaders, crew and station assistants, and setup and cleanup crew. Click the aide registration button to sign up if you can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Register<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Use the button or click the link for either&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScFhMDKyoCa8BKICXepxJjxiiSU_48iseXU9anHUxQxx2BA1g\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">camper registration<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdlqqwxz7RuxrFkVL6f7dEQsGBuZGj0epwS1WhSdcdVKrijUQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aide registration<\/a>&nbsp;to complete the online paperwork.<br>2. For campers only, submit payment via the link in the confirmation message, use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/StIgnatiusVBS2025Payment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">camper payment link<\/a>&nbsp;or button on this page, or submit cash or check to the parish office by April 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An email will be sent in late May with further information and updates for <em>Rainforest Falls <\/em>VBS procedures!<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adult Volunteers Needed!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you love your Catholic Faith? One adult volunteer is still needed to run our Catholic Identity station.&nbsp; The VBS organizers will provide you with a plan. This volunteer should be comfortable discussing basic Catholic knowledge and teaching with the campers and leading them in prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other adult volunteers are needed to help the camp organizers with various activities throughout the day. These volunteers will work with both other volunteers and also the campers on whatever is needed at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Beth at vbs@sainti.org if you are interested. New adult volunteers will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sainti.org\/church\/safeparish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SafeParish training<\/a>. If already SafeParish trained, make sure it is up to date. We will assist you with any SafeParish questions you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Aide Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aide training: TBD, 9 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>**Mandatory for camp volunteers**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Camp set up: TBD; 9 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Camp*: June 8 \u2013 12; daily 8:30 a.m. \u2013 12:15 p.m.<br>(<\/strong><strong>*At this time, volunteers are committing to all 5 mornings of VBS camp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clean up: June 12, 12 p.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>More information will be sent mid-May regarding updates and procedures for each volunteer opportunity above!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donations Needed!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning to donate items related to the rainforest to SVDP, let us use them first. We will take care of your donation for you following VBS in June!&nbsp;Contact Beth at vbs@sainti.org for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"VBS Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God Dates and times:&nbsp;June 8 \u2013 12, 2026, 9 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. Registration for VBS 2026 is closed. The Cost is $35 &#8211; What&#8217;s Included? Space is limited, so register early! 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