Vacation Bible School offers more than religious lessons.
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If your family's not religious or members of a church, you may not feel Vacation Bible School is a good fit for your kids. But VBS isn't a week of your children sitting in a pew 4 hours a day reading The Bible. Churches usually plan their week of fun around a theme, such as a beach party, outer space or superhero activities.
Kids make new friends, learn how to work together to complete projects, play sports, make crafts and more during the week. Activities are based on your child's age, so she'll get the most out of every day.
Right now is the perfect time to find a Vacation Bible School in your area. Some sessions begin as early as next week, but they're still accepting anyone who wants to come be a part of the week.
Finding a Vacation Bible School is easy too. Many churches have signs up with the details, and they list the information on their websites. You can also call any church secretary. She'll be able to tell you about Vacation Bible Schools in your city, even if the church you're calling isn't holding one. Another option is to check local parenting magazines and newspapers for details on all of the VBS sessions in your city.
Churches set their own rules about Vacation Bible School. There are some that charge a small fee to cover supplies. Others give you the option of purchasing a T-shirt or a CD of the songs the kids sing for the week.
Plenty of churches don't charge any fees, though. A simple call to the church or a visit to their website will reveal all of the info you need to know. So if you're looking for a free week of fun that gets the kids out of the house, Vacation Bible School is a great option to consider.
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