What are the Dates & Times of VBS?
June 20-24; 9am-12:30pm each day
What ages can attend?
3 years old **MUST be completely potty trained** through completed 4th grade
Is there a cost?
$25 per person/ $45 max for a family until June 13. Late registration on June 20 is $30 per person/ $55 for a family if space is available.
**scholarships available. An application form is included in the documents section of this website. Email application to (or request one) roxanne.boyer@stjohnmansfield.org
What is included with the cost?
Cost includes 1 music CD or digital download per family, plus 1 t-shirt and supply pack per participant distributed in the VBS stations throughout the week.
How do I register?
Registration is available online through Sunday, June 13th. After that date you will need to register in person on the first day of VBS, and the registration fee increases to $30 per person.
How do I get a t-shirt?
VBS shirts are included with registration. Please select the correct size on your registration form. T-shirts will be given to participants during VBS.
How do I get a music CD?
CD & digital download cards will be distributed during the week of VBS.
How do I check-in my child on the first day?
As a convenience to you and an added measure of security for the children, we will have a drop-off car line. We are working through the details and will post those instructions soon.
How do I pick up my child?
As a convenience to you and an added measure of security for the children,we will have a pick-up car line. We are working through the details and will post those instructions soon.
Can I request a friend to be in the same group as my child?
Children are placed in mixed age crews which encourages relationship building and teamwork in a family-like group for a week. It is OK if your child does not know anyone in his/her crew on Day 1. By the end of the week, your child will have had the opportunity to build relationships with new friends. You may request one friend to be in the same group as your child. That friend must also request your child in order for our computer system to recognize the request and place them together. **Preschoolers will be in separate groups than elementary aged children** Crew assignments are finalized the week before VBS begins.
Should my child bring anything?
No, unless something is medically necessary. S/he should wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Please have your child leave all devices or toys at home.
Should I send a snack?
We will provide fun snacks that fit the theme of the day. If your child cannot have all parts of the snack we are serving, we request that you send an appropriate snack that day. A snack list and ingredients are available upon request.
Does my child need to wear a mask?
Masks are not required. Seeing a person's full face is important in reading social cues, observing emotional state and physical health, and building relationships.
How will St. John handle social distancing?
We will spread out as much as possible where it is practical to do so. We will have a car line for drop-off and pick-off. Children will be in the same crew all week, and will interact with the same ~50 people in their group for the week.
What additional cleaning measures are you taking?
The building will be completely cleaned each evening. We will not be spraying chemicals around the children. However, we will disinfect as needed should someone become ill when in the building. We will use a mechanical cleaning of tables and chairs where needed between groups. Crews will wash hands with soap and water or use hand-sanitizer as needed.
What about health screening?
Volunteers & participants will be asked not to participate if showing any symptoms of illness during the week.
Family Night--Wednesday, June 22, 6-8pm
This is a free event for the whole family. More details coming soon.