VBS (Vacation Bible School) is a week-long adventure for kids like no other! In five fun-packed days, kids will experience God’s love and grace through fantastic storytelling, adrenaline-fueled games, creatively-inspired crafts, high-energy songs, and an amazing opportunity to impact kids in our community and beyond.

See daily schedule question for more details.

Please email nlkids@seattlenewlife.org

Please have your child wear comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes each day to VBS. On the first day of VBS, your child will be given a VBS t-shirt when they check in. Your child must wear their VBS t-shirt every day in order to be on campus.

Extra t-shirts may be purchased for $10 when registering for VBS.

To Bring:

• water bottle-labeled with first and last name

• Pre-K to Kinder: a small bag to carry an extra set of clothes is highly recommended

Morning Drop-Off:

• Doors open at 9:00am each day

• An adult must walk with the child to check in using the Church Center App

• Check-in will close at 9:30am and we will not be able to accept students that arrive after 9:30am

Afternoon Pick-Up

• We will begin check-out at 2:30pm

• Parents may join us for afternoon worship at 2pm

• An adult must check out the child using the Church Center App

Church Center App

• directions for using the church center app will be posted here and emailed closer to VBS dates

Mon-Thurs

• 9am-9:30am Drop Off

• 9:30-10:30am Morning Worship

• 10:35am-11:30am Station 1

• 11:35am-12:30pm Station 2

• 12:30pm-12:55pm Lunch

• 1:00pm-1:55pm Station 3

• 2:00pm-2:30pm Closing Worship

Late Drop-Off Policy for Parents: In order to ensure that we can properly accommodate all children and maintain a safe and efficient environment, we ask that parents adhere to the following late drop-off policy:

1. Late Drop-Offs Allowed for Approved Excuses: Late drop-offs are only permitted for approved excuses such as doctor’s appointments, family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances.

2. Notification Requirement: In order to ensure proper planning and coordination, parents must notify the admin team via email at nlkids@seattlenewlife.orgat least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled drop-off time.

3. Approval Process: Once the notification is received, the admin team will review and approve or deny the request. Please wait for confirmation before proceeding with the late drop-off.

4. Unapproved Late Drop-Offs: Any late drop-offs without prior approval or notification may not be accommodated.

Early Pick Up Procedure: Please notify our team via email at nlkids@seattlenewlife.org or call (425) 970-2604. A team member will walk your child to the lobby for check-out.

Snacks will be provide

Lunch will be provided Monday-Friday

We will share a menu with parents via email and post on our website as soon as possible.

We will offer a vegetarian option if needed.

If your child has food allergies, please provide an alternative lunch for him/her.

We will not be able to adjust registration costs if you choose to opt out of the provided lunches.

No, parents cannot stay on site during VBS unless you are a volunteer. For the safety of the children, every adult onsite will need to be background checked and have received training of our Child Protection Policy.

We invite you to volunteer with us so you can experience VBS with your child.

volunteer link

Any group changes must be approved by the VBS administrative team prior to the week of VBS.

For your child’s safety, please do not move your child to another group on your own. Groups are formed so we know where your child is at all times. Crew leaders are not authorized to move children to a different group.

We are not able to provide nap time for Pre-K and Kindergarten groups.