As schools in Temecula let out for the summer, many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy. They want their kids to stay active and social while on break, but they don’t necessarily have the budget to put them in day camps or classes all summer long. Fortunately, many of the churches in Temecula offer very affordable summer activities for kids.
The most common offering is what is known as a Vacation Bible School, or VBS for short. VBS at churches in Temecula typically consists of a week-long, half-day program that includes games, skits, crafts, singing, and a Bible teaching designed for elementary-aged children. The week usually has a theme around which all of the activities revolve. While most churches hold their VBS programs in the morning, there are also those that have all-day or evening VBS programs in Temecula.
VBS programs range from simple to over the top. Typically, you will find that the larger churches in Temecula go all out. They may have extravagant decorations that correspond with the theme, and have professional-level actors and singers. They might bring also in bounce houses or inflatable water slides for the kids’ enjoyment on one or more of the days. Smaller churches will tend to have smaller, more toned down programs.
When it comes to the cost of VBS programs, most churches choose to make them very affordable or even free for Temecula families. They see these programs a way to serve their community, as well as a way to reach out to the children of Temecula with the message of the Bible.
If you are considering signing your child(ren) up for a Vacation Bible School program at one or more churches in Temecula, you should go into it knowing that your child will be exposed to Bible teaching. They will be taught stories from the Bible, learn about who Jesus is, and how they can have a relationship with God. But they will also have a lot of fun, meet new friends, and come in contact with people who truly care about children and want them to have a great experience.
Some of the more popular VBS programs in Temecula fill up fast, so don’t wait too long before deciding which ones you want your children to attend. But even if you wait until the last minute, you can likely still find some with room available for your child(ren).
If your child is uncertain about going to a program in an unfamiliar environment, encourage them to invite a friend to go along with them. Many programs will allow friends to stick together throughout the day, provided they are roughly the same age.
