Vacation Bible School
July 22- 26, 2024 
 
 
Camp Firelight
 
At Camp Firelight VBS, your students will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time on their summer camp adventure with God. They will become Campers and discover how to put their trust in God in every situation.
 
After a high-energy Opening Assembly time, the Campers make their way to the Bible Story Station. Interactive Bible lessons reveal each Firelight Focus to equip your Campers for an active life with God. Your Campers will also discover our Firelight Focus (Bible memory verse), which will remain with them in their faith long after VBS.
 

The students will expand on what they’ve discovered by making their own art projects at the Craft Station, singing new songs at the Music Station, exploring the wonders of God’s creation at the Science Station, playing games at the Recreation Station, and enjoying tasty treats at the Snack Station. Along the way, the Campers will hear about our mission project and as their respond to a call for action!

Join us as we discover how to put our trust in God in every situation!
 
Other info for campers: 
We meet Monday – Friday from 9am-12pm.
 
(Kona Ice Thurs @ 12pm for campers & families!)
 
Join us for VBS Sunday on July 28 at 9am or 10:30am
 
Campers must be 4 years old by July 1, 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We have jobs for all ages, abilities, and availabilities! Come join the fun! Students entering 6th grade and above can volunteer. Parents, volunteer at all 5 days and your kiddos attend for free. FREE (mandatory) training & background screen for all adults volunteering during VBS.
 
Thank you for completing the Volunteer form (above); a print version is available if needed.
 

Volunteer Dates/Schedule:

 
Sunday, July 14, 11:45 – 2:00 PM – Set up
 
Wednesday, July 17, 10:00 – 11: 00 AM, Training Option #1
 
Sunday, July 21, 6:00- 7:00 PM, Training Option #2
 
VBS Week:
 
Monday, July 22, 8:30 – 12:00
 
Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 – 12:00
 
Wednesday, July 24, 8:30 – 12:00
 
Thursday, July 25, 8:30 – 12:30 – Kona Ice!
 
Friday, July 26, 8:45 – 1:00 – Clean up & Pizza Party!
 
July 28: VBS Sunday! Join us at 9 or 10:30 as we celebrate in worship!
 
Sunday, July 28, 11:45 – 2:00 PM – Tear down
 

More Info for VBS Parents 

VBS is July 22-26 from 9am until 12pm.

Camp Call Out comes from Psalm 56:3, “Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you.” ­­

 

CHECK-IN AND SECURITY

CHECK-IN

On Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, the doors will unlock, and check-in will take place each day beginning at 8:50am.  The doors will relock at about 9:15am. Call the church office if you need to re-enter. 

KidCheck – Computer Option. Use the phone number associated with your KidCheck account to check in your camper each day. 

KidCheck – Mobile Option (skip the line!)

Same check in as above, but with the app. Instructions here: PDF instructions, or Video instructions.

 

DISMISSAL

For dismissal, doors to the Sanctuary will open at 12:00pm.
The guardian receipt will be required for parents to enter the Sanctuary and will then be collected by your child’s Camp Counselor (group guide). 
 

On Thursday, we invite all of our Camper families to enjoy a free Kona Ice snow cone after VBS in the courtyard.

 

SNACKS & ALLERGIES

Extra care has been taken at our Snack Station to provide fun and delicious snacks for our Campers. For those with allergies or food avoidances, mandarin oranges will be available. If your child has allergies or food avoidances, please contact Laura Rosman at Lrosman@indianrun.org so that we can work together to ensure your child will be safe/included at VBS.

VBS MISSIONS

Dublin Food Pantry

Our Camp Firelight Mission Partner is Dublin Food Pantry (DFP). “DFP is dedicated to providing for the needs of hungry people by collecting and distributing food and grocery products, educating the community about hunger, and collaborating with others who address basic human needs. The Pantry provides food for more than 9000 individuals each year in the Dublin Community.”

 

Donations

Campers are invited to bring donations to Camp Firelight. Campers may bring soup cans or monetary donations (of any amount). Per our tradition, we have a friendly “competition” to see which group will give the most each day. The winning groups will receive a prize. Our mission collection is meant to help campers get excited about serving and caring for others.

 

Our friends from DFP have asked specifically for Campbell’s soup, or monetary donations. Checks can be made to IRUMC.

 

 

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR?

  • Tennis shoes
    • We’ll be moving, dancing and running all morning!
    • The outdoor station will be about 15-20 minutes long, weather permitting.
  • Clothes that are comfortable and can get messy or slightly wet!
    • Weather permitting, one of the days will involve some outdoor splishing and splashing. No need for swim-gear.
  • VBS t-shirts each day!

 

More on T-Shirts  

  • T-shirts are available for pick up at church during office hours (M-Th, 9-4pm), or Sunday mornings.
  • Can’t pick up your t-shirt ahead of time? No worries. We’ll make sure you get it on the first day of VBS.
  • If you would like to exchange your t-shirt for a different size, please notify Laura by July 15. lrosman@indianrun.org
 

VBS Sunday

We also hope that your family can join us for our VBS Sunday worship services at Indian Run on Sunday, July 28 at either 9am or 10:30am, where we will recap our week. Don’t forget to have your camper wear their VBS t-shirts!

QUESTIONS?
Please contact Laura Rosman
Youth & Children’s Pastor