Vacation Bible School
Seasonal church camp
Vacation Bible School is a summer program offered by Christian churches, typically lasting one to two weeks, where children learn Bible stories, sing songs, do crafts, and play games.
Usually held during the day while school is out, it serves as both religious education and childcare: The kids loved VBS this year.
Often abbreviated VBS.
Trust without proof
- scriptureSacred religious writings
- prayerAddress to deity
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- gospelSacred choral tradition
Jesus · discipleship · salvation · parables · devotion · hymns · blessing · Christian education
Mutual goodwill among companions
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- volunteersUnpaid willing workers
- outreachProactive community assistance
- familiesRelated people living together
neighbors · bonding · togetherness · gathering · ministry · parish · hospitality · inclusion
Handmade artistic works
- songsMusical vocal compositions
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- snacksLight bites between meals
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
puppets · skits · activities · curriculum · lessons · themes · decorations · registration
Recreation period for children
- funAmusement or pleasure
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- singingVocal music-making
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
coloring · costumes · imagination · adventure · exploration · pretend · drawing · painting
faith
Trust without proof
gospel · Jesus · discipleship · salvation · parables · devotion · hymns · blessing · Christian education · missions
fellowship
Mutual goodwill among companions
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- volunteersUnpaid willing workers
- outreachProactive community assistance
families · neighbors · bonding · togetherness · gathering · ministry · parish · hospitality · inclusion · service
crafts
Handmade artistic works
storytelling · puppets · skits · activities · curriculum · lessons · themes · decorations · registration · volunteers
playtime
Recreation period for children
- funAmusement or pleasure
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- singingVocal music-making
dancing · coloring · costumes · imagination · adventure · exploration · pretend · drawing · painting · recess
Vacation Bible Schoolscience camp
Educational youth program emphasizing experiments
sports camp · art camp · nature camp · math camp · summer school
Vacation Bible Schoolcompulsory education
Law-required learning for minors
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