WAYS YOU CAN HELP MAKE VBS A SUCCESS

Donate clean, empty 16.9 oz. water or soda bottles with the cap for one of our VBS crafts.  Bottles can be dropped off in the church lobby in the basket marked "VBS Craft Donations."

Volunteer during VBS week.  We still are in need of a few more volunteers. Sign up below.

Loan us your camping gear.  We need your help to transform our space into a campsite for VBS week!  If you have any of the following items that we can borrow, please send an email to Joy Rangel:  pop-up tents, camp chairs, small artificial trees, camping lanterns,  artificial campfires, or sleeping bags.

Provide snacks for our VBS volunteers.  Help keep them fueled for fun!  Sign up below.

Vacation Bible School 2024 will be held July 8-12

CUMC will host Cokebury's Camp Firelight Vacation Bible School (VBS) July 8-12, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM each day. VBS is open to all rising Kindergartners through rising 6th Graders.

 

GENERAL REGISTRATION:

The VBS Registration fee for the first two children per family is $45 each. Registration for additional children per family is $40 each. Payment is required at time of registration. The fees are collected to offset the costs of operating the VBS program and include a t-shirt for each participant, all craft and activity supplies, and a snack each day.

If the VBS registration fee poses a financial hardship, scholarships are available by contacting Joy Rangel at jrangel@centreville-umc.org.

 

NURSERY and PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: For Volunteer family members and currently enrolled CDS students only.

  • A nursery and preschool program is provided for children or younger siblings of volunteers who serve for the entire VBS week.
  • Centreville Day School (CDS) students (3-4 years old) enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year are also eligible to attend the preschool program.

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration Forms and payment must be received by June 7.

 

NO REFUNDS ISSUED AFTER JUNE 7. The VBS wait list begins June 7 and children will be placed as spots in appropriate age groups are available. During the wait list period, $45 per child will be accepted and returned if a spot does not become available.

 

EMERGENCY CARE FORM REQUIRED FOR EACH CHILD:  A signed 2024 Children's Emergency Care Form for each child must be on file prior to the beginning of VBS.  A signature of a parent or guardian is required. Please see the attachment below. This form is also available on the website.  The completed and signed form may be mailed to CUMC at 6400 Old Centreville RD, Centreville, VA 20121 or it may be scanned and emailed to jrangel@centreville-umc.org.

 

QUESTIONS?

Have questions regarding CUMC VBS or the registration process? Please contact Joy Rangel, Director of Children's Ministry, at jrangel@centreville-umc.org or call the church office at 703-830-2684.

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