Dates:          June 23 – June 27         8:45 am - 12 pm
Location:      Father McCormick Hall, One Grace Avenue, Billerica Center
                            (behind St. Theresa Church building)

Theme:         Egypt: Joseph's Journey
 

Supervision

VBS Coordinator - Deb Fergus, SME Senior Coordinator 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:            8:45 am – 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

Water Bottles
Participants must bring a reusable water bottle to VBS, labeled with full name. 
Water refills will be available throughout VBS day

Personal Items
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!

Food
VBS is a nut-free program
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 minister or VBS Coordinator (including EpiPens and inhalers)

• Medical minister 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

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, apology if appropriate. 
2nd time:        “Time-out”, 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.