Vacation Bible School
Frequently Asked Questions
How is VBS structured? What activities are included?
VBS will have large group and small group settings where children are grouped into classes based on the grade they just completed. Activities include: Bible Study, Music, Crafts, Recreation, Missions, and Snacks.
What does my child need to bring / wear?
Children should wear comfortable clothes, such as shorts and t-shirts, and closed-toed tennis shoes every day. We encourage children to bring a Bible with them every day if they have one.
Will there be any outside activities?
Our pre-k, kindergarten, and 5th grade classes will have recreation outside, weather permitting. Our first – fourth graders will have recreation in the Gym, but will have a break time outside, weather permitting.
What can I expect each morning at drop-off?
Families should park and enter through the East Entrance on the east side of the building. Greeters will be available to direct you. If children are preregistered, check them in at the computer kiosks using the last 4 digits of the parent’s phone number. Each child will receive a nametag sticker, a sticker to give their teacher, and parents need to keep the security tag for dismissal that afternoon. Parents must check-in their children each morning.
Once stickers have printed, parents will walk their children into the Worship Center and locate their classes based on the class listed on the stickers. Signs will be posted throughout the Worship Center.
What can I expect each afternoon at pick-up? Can my older child pick up my younger child to meet me outside?
Parents must have the security tag each day. If someone other than a parent is picking up, a photo of the tag is acceptable.
Parents can line up outside the Worship Center doors starting at 12:05pm. Doors will open at 12:15pm for parents to enter and show the security tag to each child’s teacher to pick them up.
Children will NOT be dismissed to meet parents in the parking lot. Parents must enter the building to pick up their children, including 5th graders.
If I need to pick up my child early, how can I do this?
Bring the security tag to the East Entrance. A director or VBS nurse will call for your child to be brought to the East Entrance.
Will my child be in a class with a friend?
On the registration form, there is a place to request placement with a friend. Friend requests are limited to ONE pairing. Friends must be in the same grade, and each friend must request the other to be paired together.
Will my child get a VBS t-shirt?
Parents are welcome to order VBS t-shirts directly from LifeWay this year. You can go to https://www.lifeway.com/en/shop/vacation-bible-school/apparel to order shirts.
Will there be someone there to help my child if he / she gets overwhelmed / overstimulated?
We will have trained volunteers available to assist children should any emotional or behavioral needs arise.
What if my child needs medication while at VBS?
Please contact kidslife@fbcofallon.org to receive a medication form prior to the start of VBS. On the first day of VBS, please bring the completed form and medication to our First Aid Station during check-in. Our first aid team will go over it with you at that time.
Where can I find information about the daily snack?
Information will be posted near the computer kiosks at check-in which will include details about snacks, missions, Family Night, and more. Daily information will also be emailed home each afternoon to the email address given at registration. If you have any additional questions, you are always welcome to ask one of our registration volunteers or directors.
If my child prefers a different snack, can I send one from home?
Yes, parents are welcome to send an alternate snack. However, please be sensitive to other children with allergies by not including any nuts or peanut butter products. If sending an alternate snack, please be sure to alert the teacher during drop-off.
What is the Missions Offering for?
This year’s Missions Offering will be announced as we get closer to VBS.
What is Family Night?
For 2026, Family Night will be on Thursday, June 11 at 6pm. We invite all participants and their families to a night of celebration and fun. More Information coming soon.
Can my family attend FBCO on Sunday?
Yes! We would love for your family to attend FBCO on a Sunday morning. You are welcome to visit with us prior to VBS to get to know us. All VBS families are also encouraged to join us the Sunday after VBS. Children will experience the final Worship Rally in our KidsLife area while parents can go to the Worship Service. Services are at 9:40am and 11:00am.