Join us for the Shake It Up Cafe VBS at Kirkmont Center, July 26 – 30 , 2021.
Designed for boys and girls grades entering Kindergarten through entering 6th grade.

The Nuts and Bolts

Dates: Monday through Friday, July 26-30, 2021
Location: Kirkmont Center
Transportation: Provided to Kirkmont and back to 1st UPC by bus.
Times: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Ages/Grades: Entering Kindergarten through entering 6th Grade; 1^st UPC Middle & High School students are encouraged as Volunteer Leaders. (Note: online registration states that VBS is eligible to kids through 8th grade.  Our oldest grade for 2021 is 6th grade)

Cost: $ 40/person for 1^st & 2^nd Child;

          $10 for each additional Child beyond 2 (4 children in family = $100)

          Financial assistance is available
          Make checks payable to 1st UPC.
          Payment and registration due no later than Monday, July 19.
          Late fee of $5.00/person applies after July 19.

Registration:

There are 2 ways to register... online(preferred) or print the form and turn it in at the church.
If you wish to register online, please do so here. Register Online Here
If you want to bring in the form yourself. Get The Form Here 
Payment is due upon receipt of registration.  We do not accept credit cards.  Checks payable to 1^st UPC.

Church office Hours:  Monday - Thursday:  8:00 - 4:00, closed Fridays.

Morning Arrival Procedures

Arrive at the rear entrance of 1st UPC (from W. Columbus Street) between 8:15 and 8:25 am (please do not arrive earlier!). Campers will exit from vehicles, lunches placed in containers by grade, and will enter the Fellowship Hall to sit with their group. Our program will begin at 8:30 at church, and then load the bus after our morning assembly. As long as your fees and health history are turned in, you should not have to exit your car!

Afternoon Departure Procedures

All campers will return to church from Kirkmont by bus at 4:00 pm. Parents are asked to park, enter the Fellowship Hall, sign out their child(ren) and, when the kids arrive, depart out the Fellowship Hall door (different door than you entered…)

Learn the Music Before You Come!

VBS music will be provided upon registration and payment of fees. Music is provided as an Mp3 or CD (on request).  It’s great to become familiar with the melodies and the lyrics of the great songs we will be singing prior to the start of VBS!  Mp3s of the music will be emailed to the primary parent upon registration.  Email anne@bellefontainepres.com if you would like a CD of the music.

 Clothing and Equipment List

• 5 covid face masks in the backpack pocket.  (see below for covid guidelines)
• Backpack with name on the outside
• Healthy Lunch (name and upcoming grade on outside, preferably disposable, refrigeration is not provided)
• Lunch is provided on Friday. Daily snacks are provided
• “Get dirty”  clothes with camper’s last name on all items
• Swimsuit and towel (with name)
• Weather appropriate outerwear (as needed - raincoat/poncho, jacket etc)
• Water bottle (name on bottle)
• Sunscreen 
• Daily VBS Offering – all proceeds will benefit Kirkmont Center!
• Do not bring: Any electronics including cell phones, or valuables
• It's a cooking themed week!

Health History

Please visit this link for the Health History form.
This form must be updated annually and is due by Monday July 19. Type your information into the document, print and sign. DO NOT email this form.  Must have original signatures.  Note: You cannot save incomplete forms, so have all your information ready. This History will be used for the coming year for any additional church programs outside of Sunday School, such as Kids Night Out, Parents Night Off. The custodial parent must sign the form! For any medical concerns/issues beyond the basics, please contact Anne Brienza@ 592-6611 for consultation.

Covid 19 Policy:  Our goal is to protect our unvaccinated children and all teens and adult leaders during Vacation Bible School.  We strive to set systems in place that make it easy for kids and adults to care for one another through protective policies.  Therefore, we will follow these guidelines :

• Be outside as much as possible – there is little risk associated with outdoor transmission
• Handwash/hand sanitize between all activities.  Sanitize indoor tables
• Social Distance:  Social distance inside and outside as much as possible.  This will include at least 3 feet between all campers within a group.  At least 6 feet between all campers outside of their group.
• Masking:  To protect unvaccinated kids, everyone (regardless of vaccination status) will wear masks indoors and when on the bus.  Vaccinated instructors (Teachers of music & crafts; Bible Story if indoors) do not need to wear masks.  Masks are not required outdoors, but can be worn
• We are only scheduling Crafts and Music indoors.  All other activities will be outdoors except in the case of inclement weather.
• We will gather in our class groups as much as possible, especially when indoors (morning gathering at church). 
• Bus:  kids are encouraged to sit with their class group with the windows open
• Outdoor Lunch:  kids will eat with their group or with siblings, social distancing
• Campers are encouraged to stay home if feeling sick

Teen Leaders:  1^st UPC Middle School and High School Students may volunteer at VBS as Teen Leaders.  They will be paired with adult volunteers to help in all aspects of the VBS program.  Teen leaders must register for VBS on the student registration form, identifying as “teen leader”

Sunday Service

August 1 is VBS Sunday! The kids will be providing the Worship Service through song and skits. Sunday School will not be offered, but all kids and leaders will meet in the Sanctuary at 9:30 am for practice. As our congregation loves to see the kids provide worship, we encourage ALL kids to attend on Sunday!

Need to contact us at Kirkmont Center during VBS?

Call or text Anne Brienza at 937-935-0150

Mission Project

Each morning, we will be accepting a mission offering to support Kirkmont Center. While we pay a fee for our use of Kirkmont Center, there are many additional expenses the camp incurs each year, including scholarships for children unable to afford the camp experience. Your additional gift and support will help Kirkmont Center meet their day to day expenses as well as give kids an experience that will strengthen their faith for years to come! Our 2021 Goal is $200. We hope you support this great camp and ministry!

Volunteers and VBS Needs (click on the blue links below to make your selections:

I want to DONATE SNACKS for VBS!

I want to DONATE CRAFT SUPPLIES for VBS!