9:00 am to 11:30 pm

VBS Week 1 – July 12^th - 16^th

VBS Week 2 – July 19^th - 23^rd

Listen up! Dig deep! Jesus had a lot to say. And those who listened discovered a treasure in his words.

Digging for Treasure is a fun-filled, Bible-based learning experience focused on uncovering the stories Jesus told, also known as parables. Children will sing songs, play games, make crafts, eat snacks, and do other activities, all designed to help children discover amazing treasures in the parables.

Our VBS participants aged Kindergarten through Grade 6:

• Begin at 9:00 am in the school cafetorium. The day will end at 11:30 am.
• Experience cool crafts, fun games, upbeat music, hands-on activities and snacks
• There will be a carline for drop off and pick up (unless your child is participating in Summer Care)
• Each week will have spaces for 75 participants. Since we want the maximum number of youth to participate, please select only one week for your family members.
• To keep everyone as safe and healthy as we can we will be asking everyone to keep 3 feet distant from each other and be patient as we clean the stations between rotations.
• UPDATE ABOUT MASKS (6/29): When we advertised VBS in April, we asked that everyone attending VBS wear a mask. In light of the updated Brevard County and Catholic Schools policies, masks will now be optional for participants and volunteers. We support every family’s decision and will encourage youth to maintain 3 foot distance and, if worn, wear masks appropriately. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact Betsy Glasenapp at (321) 254-1595 x3080 or by e-mail at [email protected]

NEW THIS YEAR** - Middle School Service Week

During the second week of VBS (July 19^th – 23^rd), we will have a special opportunity for 30 rising 7^th and 8^th graders to serve with the heart and mind of Jesus. There will be daily service projects as well as Bible reflection and small group discussion. Middle schoolers registered for the service week will also be eligible to serve with the elementary student VBS if additional volunteers are needed. There will be a $5 fee for this experience to cover t-shirt costs. Click here to register for our Middle School Service Week.

2 Part Participant Registration Checklist

1. Register your family.
   

   REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE at (321) 254-1595 x3080/[email protected] WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

2. Print the COVID Waiver Form & Waiver & Photo Release Form. Return completed forms to the Faith Formation Office. Registration is not be complete until step 2 is done. We do need the original signed copy for legal purposes rather than scanned documents. Thank you!

Fee for the week is $40. The fee is reduced to $25 per child for the children of volunteers.

Additional Registration notes:

• Participant fee includes one program t-shirt as well as snack and craft supplies for each day. Ascension gifts each family one CD. Additional copies of the music CD are available for purchase.
• We will notify you as soon as possible if we are unable to accommodate your child(ren).
• Refunds will not be issued three weeks before VBS.
• Any child that becomes disruptive during VBS may be released from the program.

Before/Aftercare

The parish offers a Summer Program from June 7^th through July 30^th (closed July 2 & 5) from 7 AM to 6 PM weekdays. The rate is $5 per hour per child. For students not registered at Ascension Catholic School there is a $50 deposit per child attending which can be used towards the fee or will be refunded.

During VBS week, Summer Program employees bring youth over to the VBS activity in the morning and pick them up for Summer Care afterwards. Be sure to pack a lunch, drink and snacks for the afternoon! If you bring your child to VBS first, you can leave the lunch with our VBS volunteers and it will get over to the Summer Program. Click here to see a flyer with more information.

If you would like to enroll in this program, please click here to download the application and Covid Release of Liability Form. Return both to our After/Before Care Program leader Karen Wines. You can contact her at (321) 254-1595 x3069 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Volunteer Information – We love our teen volunteers but we definitely need more adults to volunteer as well!!

Click here to go to our volunteer page with more detailed information about training dates, job descriptions and fingerprinting information.

Questions about our Vacation Bible School?

Contact Betsy Glasenapp the Elementary Faith Formation Director at 254-1595 x3080 or by e-mail at [email protected]net.