Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms
Vacation Bible School (VBS) RAINFOREST FALLS will be held from June 15 — June 26, 2026.
2026 Camp Details:
- 2026 Dates: Monday, June 15th through Friday, June 26th.
- VBS camper spots are open to incoming Kinder through 4th graders (students currently in PK4 – 3rd Grade)
- A limited number of incoming 5th and 6th grade camper spots will be available for siblings of younger campers only.
- Camp runs from 9:00am through 2:00pm, Monday-Friday
- The base registration fee covers a daily hot lunch and snack, camp souvenirs, and one music download card per family
- Registration fees are calculated from the base cost of all supplies and materials for the full 10-day program.
- You are welcome to register your child for camp even if they are only attending 1 week, but registration fees will remain the same. There is no special 1-week registration option.
- Early Drop Off, beginning at 7:30am, is available at no additional charge
- AfterCamp is available until as late as 5:15pm daily
- +$100 per child for those staying until 4:00pm
- +$175 per child for those staying until 5:15pm
Camper Registration Fees
| # of Siblings Registered | 2025 VBS Pricing |
|---|---|
| 1 | $360 |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 |
Payments
Payment will be made in full at the time of registration. After submitting the registration form, a confirmation email will be sent automatically to the primary email address listed on the registration form. Please check your spam folder for messages from no-reply@cotlf.org or webforms@cotlf.org. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the Camp Director to verify submission.
For more information about VBS, please contact the camp director, Jorge Santibanez
9:00am: Sing & Play Tune Lagoon!
All our camp crews come together around center stage and we prepare for the day’s adventure by singing along with and dancing to high-energy music, meeting our fun Bible Memory Buddies, and introducing the daily memorable Bible Point and one key aspect of Sacred Tradition (called the “Catholic ID”). These key points are reinforced throughout the stations each day, making them easy to apply long after VBS is over.
9:45am – 12:45pm: Station Rotations (In Smaller Grade Level Crews)
Rooted Bible Adventures
In Rooted Bible Adventures, kids plunge into powerful Bible stories that showcase the true nature of God.
Imagination Station
Imagination Station is the sciency-fun spot for creativity, discovery, and unbe-leaf-able faith connections!
Treetop Treats
Treetop Treats provides kid-approved snacks everyone will want to get their paws on.
Wild Games
Wild Games combines untamed fun with meaningful learning about each day’s Bible Point!
Sticky Scripture
Kids will be immersed in the daily Scripture so they understand God’s Word, apply it to their lives, and remember it for years to come!
Adoration Chapel
Kids will visit Jesus daily at the St. Joseph Adoration Chapel!
1:00 pm – Lunch and Free Play
Check out the Daily Lunch Menu on the tab above!
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Canopy Closing
Wrap up the day with cool science experiments, drama, and music that all tie back to the daily Bible Point.
AfterCamp
For an additional fee, campers can stay as late as 5:15pm so mom or dad don’t have to rush out of work to pick up the kids at 2pm. During this time, kids will be able to play outside in the playground or on the field, do some arts and crafts, or cool down and enjoy a daily movie.
Week 1
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
| Chef’s Special Chicken Tenders & French Toast Veggies | Chef’s Special Angus Beef Cheeseburger Chips & Veggies | Chef’s Special Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sweet Corn & Chips | Chef’s Special All Beef Hot Dogs Chips & Sweet Corn | Chef’s Special Cheese Pizza Chips |
Menu subject to change.
Week 2
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
| Chef’s Special Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sweet Corn & Chips | Chef’s Special Angus Beef Cheeseburger Chips & Veggies | Chef’s Special All Beef Hot Dogs Chips & Sweet Corn | Chef’s Special Chicken Tenders & French Toast Veggies | Chef’s Special Cheese Pizza Chips |
Menu subject to change.
Lunch Provided by:
Available Daily
| Refreshments |
| Water or Capri Sun |
| Fresh Bar |
| Jell-O |
| Fresh Bar |
| My Kid’s Chef Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies! |
In addition to full lunch service each day, the camp also includes a daily snack
which is revealed in connection with the Bible Point/Theme of the Day.
About Junior Volunteering
Only 75 Junior Volunteer Spots are available for our 2026 VBS: RAINFOREST FALLS.
- 25 Assistant Crew Leaders (Open to Incoming 7th and 8th Graders)
- 25 Crew Leaders (Open to Incoming 8th and 9th Graders)
- 25 Station Leaders (Open Incoming High Schoolers)
Volunteers are expected to serve for the full two weeks of camp, from 9:00am through 2:00pm, Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 26, 2026. Junior Volunteers may also stay to assist with AfterCamp at no additional charge.
A registration fee of $100 plus a donation of a box of snacks, chips, or juice boxes (i.e. Capri Sun, etc) is asked of all selected volunteers. The fee helps cover the cost of each volunteer’s daily hot lunch, snack, volunteer t-shirt, and other camp giveaways. Upon selection as a volunteer, an invoice will be sent to the primary parent email address listed on the application.
Per the latest update of the Archdiocese of Miami Safe Environment Requirements for Volunteer Roles (February 2025), minors volunteering as camp counselors are subject to a fingerprint background screening and must fulfill the requirement prior to the start of their volunteer role. Fingerprinting instructions will be provided to all selected volunteers.
Application Process
VBS Volunteers will be selected through an application process. The form will be available starting Sunday, March 8th and will remain open through Wednesday, March 18th or until a sufficient number of applications have been received to begin the selection process. Prospective volunteers are encouraged to fill out the form as soon as possible, but an earlier entry does not affect consideration or guarantee selection. Volunteer spots are not available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the application window closes, applications will be reviewed impartially and selections will be made.
Note to parents: though you are encouraged to assist the students in filling out the application, please do not fill it out for them. Part of the selection process for camp volunteers is demonstrating personal responsibility!
Volunteer Selection and Wait-List
Volunteers selected to serve at VBS will be notified by email no later than Friday, March 20th and will need to confirm their participation.
Applicants not initially selected will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified individually if a new volunteer spot should become available leading up to the camp. Wait-list selections are made based on the spot/role that becomes available so we cannot provide any updates on where a particular applicant may be on the list or on their chances of being invited to participate.
Camper Registration Fees
| # of Siblings Registered | 2025 VBS Pricing |
|---|---|
| 1 | $360 |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 |
Payments
Payment will be made in full at the time of registration. After submitting the registration form, a confirmation email will be sent automatically to the primary email address listed on the registration form. Please check your spam folder for messages from no-reply@cotlf.org or webforms@cotlf.org. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the Camp Director to verify submission.