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VBS Details, VBS Guidelines, VBS Safety, VBS Behavior. -
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Dates: August 10th - August 14th 8:30 am - 12 pm
Location: Father McCormick Hall (behind Saint Theresa Church)
Theme: Athen's: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
Saint Matthew VBS Team
VBS Coordinator - Ann Carroll, Director of Faith Formation
Adult Team
Counselor Team (Grades 6 - college)
Medical staff on-site - TBD
Contact DURING VBS program
SME Faith Formation Office 978-663-8816 (follow voice prompts)
SME Parish Office 978-663-8816 (M-TH, 10am - 3pm)
DETAILS of VBS DAY
Hours: 8:45am – 12:00 pm VBS begins promptly at 8:45 am.
a) Arrival begins at 8:30 am. Counselor siblings may arrive w/them.
b) Pick-up is promptly at 12:00 pm. Counselor siblings may depart w/them.
Arrival & Departure:
a) Enter ONLY by main double-doors of Parish Center
b) Exit ONLY by Faith Formation exterior door
c) Every participant must be checked IN & OUT of the VBS program by the parent, guardian, or responsible adult driver.
Pick-up Policy:
a) Proceed to Welcome Tables to begin check-out process
b) VBS Escorts will bring your child(ren) to you @ Welcome Tables
c) Children will drop off lanyards & pick up Take-Home item(s)
d) Children and Drivers must checkout at Welcome Tables before leaving VBS
VBS FRIDAY
Families & Friends Invited for Adoration Service & Pizza Party!
Adoration Service St. Theresa Church @ 10:50 am
Closing Celebration follows in Parish Center (pizza & dessert provided)
***All Drivers must be in our records in order to leave with any participant***
Parent/Guardian must give prior approval if someone else is picking up child(ren) from VBS
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Water Bottles
Participants should bring a reusable water bottle to VBS, labeled with full name.
Water refills will be available throughout VBS day.
Personal Items
PLEASE Do Not bring cell phones, electronics, valuables, or “fidget toys” to VBS.
VBS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged valuables.
Sunscreen
Participants should apply sunscreen before arriving at VBS (for outdoor games).
Clothing
Participants should wear appropriate clothing, including sneakers.
Clothing should be loose-fitting to allow for active play.
Participants will make crafts and may get art materials on clothing.
Weather
If the forecast includes extreme heat, rain, or other risky weather, Games will be held indoors. We will watch the weather conditions closely!
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Food
VBS is a nut-free program.
Please Do Not send children with peanut butter, nuts or nut products.
NOTE: Participants with food allergies should bring their own snacks.
Medical Supervision- Parents should give any necessary labeled prescription medications to the medical team member or VBS Coordinator (including EpiPens and inhalers).
- The Medical team member and VBS Coordinator are responsible for storage and administration of all prescription medications, including EpiPens and inhalers.
- Liquid, dye- free Benadryl may be available for emergency use, with written parental permission.
- First aid kits are available for mild injuries.
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Participants will be supervised at all times during VBS.
All VBS participants and volunteers are expected to be:
Respectful, Responsible. Kind, and Safe
- toward themselves, others, and parish property.
Consequences of serious offenses:
1st time: Verbal warning and apology if appropriate.
2nd time: “Time-out”, and apology if appropriate.
3rd time: Parent/Guardian is contacted with our request that the camper be removed from VBS for the remainder of the day.If a pattern of repeated serious offenses occurs, the participant may be asked to discontinue VBS attendance for the remainder of the program.
Any act of grave and intentional physical violence or inappropriate or destructive language or behavior toward self, others or property will result in immediate expulsion from VBS for the remainder of the week.
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