Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be blasting off at COTLF from June 19 — June 30, 2023. Kids will launch on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. VBS: Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
2023 Camp Details:
- VBS camper spots are open to incoming Kinder through 6th graders (students currently in PK4 – 5th Grade)
- Camp runs from 9am through 2pm, Monday-Friday for two full weeks, June 19th through June 30th.
- Registration fee covers a daily hot lunch and snack, camp souvenirs, and one music CD 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
- +$100 per child for those staying until 4:00pm
- +$175 per child for those staying until 5:15pm
Camper Registration Fees
| # of Siblings Registered | 2023 VBS Pricing |
|---|---|
| 1 | $350 |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 |
Payments
After registering your camper(s) for VBS 2023, you will receive an automated email reply indicating the total amount due for your family.
For more information about VBS, please contact the camp director, Jorge Santibanez
9:00am: Sing & Play Blast-Off!
All our camp crews come together around center stage and we prepare for the day’s adventure by singing fun songs, meeting 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 (By Smaller Grade Level Crews)
Stellar Bible Adventures
Experience each Bible story with all five senses. Also features connections with the daily Catholic ID.
Imagination Station
Dig into surprising and authentic discoveries with some awesome science experiments!
Galactic Snacks
Take a break and enjoy a daily snack that connects with that day’s key Bible verse.
All-Star Games
Play high-energy games like Mission Control and Pool Noodle Feudal!
KidVid Cinema
Watch films about real kids living out their faith in really cool ways. Also meet the Saint of the Day!
1:00 pm – Lunch and Free Play
Check out the Daily Lunch Menu on the tab above!
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Cosmic Closing
Wrap up with music, drama, and more! Children will review the Saint of the Day and the Catholic ID and rock out to one of the best parts about Totally Catholic Monumental VBS: Praiseworthy music! Fun songs your kids will want to listen to again and again — sure to become a new family fave!
AfterCamp
For an additional fee, campers can stay as late as 5:15pm so mom and 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, play with arts and crafts, or enjoy a daily movie!
Week 1
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
| Chef’s Special Chicken Tenders & French Toast Veggies | Chef’s Special Corn Dogs Tater Tots Veggies | Chef’s Special Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Garlic Bread | Chef’s Special Angus Beef Cheeseburger Chips & Veggies | Chef’s Special Cheese Pizza French Fries |
Week 2
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
| Chef’s Special Create a Taco Picadillo, Lettuce, Cheese, Sour Cream Tortilla Chips | Chef’s Special Crispy Chicken Sandwich Sweet Corn & Chips | Chef’s Special All Beef Hot Dogs Chips & Sweet Corn | Chef’s Special Chicken Nuggets Mac N Cheese Veggies | Chef’s Special Cheese Pizza French Fries |
Available Daily:
| Refreshments |
| Water and Capri Sun |
| Fresh Bar |
| Jell-O |
| Fresh Bar |
| 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.
LUNCH BY: MY KID’S CHEF
About Junior Volunteering
Only 75 Junior Volunteer Spots are available for our 2023 VBS: Stellar.
- 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 9am through 2pm, Monday, June 19th through Friday, June 30th.
A fee of $100 plus a donation of a box of snacks, chips, or juice boxes (i.e. Capri Sun, etc) is asked of all volunteers. The fee helps cover the cost of each volunteer’s daily hot lunch, snack, volunteer t-shirt, and other camp giveaways.
Application Process
VBS Volunteers will be selected through an application process. The form will be available starting Friday, March 17th!
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!
Volunteers selected to serve at VBS will be notified by email no later than Friday, April 14th. Applicants not initially selected will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified individually if a new volunteer spot should become available.
Camper Registration Fees
| # of Siblings Registered | 2023 VBS Pricing |
|---|---|
| 1 | $350 |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 |
Payments
After registering your camper(s) for VBS 2023, you will receive an automated email reply indicating the total amount due for your family.
VBS Volunteer Application
Only 75 Junior Volunteer Spots are available for our 2023 VBS: Stellar. VBS Volunteers will be selected through an application process, not on a first-come, first-served basis. Prospective volunteers are asked to carefully fill out this application form no later than Friday, March 31st. 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!