Jesus spoke to them again saying: "I Am the Light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." - John 8:12
VBS is an exciting 4-day morning adventure for kids who have completed 4K through 4th grade in the Spring of 2026!
VBX is our high challenge, 4-day afternoon programming for preteens who have just completed 5th or 6th grade in the Spring of 2026!
VBS/VBX Illumination Station will be an amazing week where your child will build core friendships, play crazy games, dance, sing, create amazing crafts, and shine a light on who Jesus is!
There is no cost to attend VBS/VBX, and you do not have to attend Woodlands Church to participate. Every child is welcome to come and join the fun!
Our 100+ volunteer staff is well trained, excited and fully screened to work with kids. Because we highly prioritize you child’s safety, we and our volunteers strive to create a secure, caring environment in which your child can learn and have fun!
VBS: PreK-4th Grade
Get ready for an illuminating week at VBS! Here at Woodlands from 9 AM-12 PM, Monday through Thursday mornings the week of July 27-30th, kids ages Pre-K through 4th grade will shine a light on who Jesus is, what He has done, and what it means to follow Him! It will be an exciting week full of colorful crafts, groovy games, marvelous music, and more!
VBX: 5TH AND 6TH GRADE
VBX is a high challenge, deep dive into who Jesus is, and what it looks like to personally follow Him, in all of life, for all of life! VBX is a call to learn more, build new skills, make new friendships, step out in faith, and take seriously the call to follow Jesus! If your 5th or 6th grader is bored and looking for a challenge this summer, come join us from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM, July 27th-30th for VBX!
Dates and times
Monday, July 28th – Thursday, July 31st
VBS (4K-4th Grade) is from 9 AM – 12 PM, and and VBX (5th/6th Grade) is from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM!
VBS and VBX are held at Woodlands Church, 190 Hoover Ave. Plover.
DROP OFF
Drop-off for VBS between 8:45 AM – 9 AM!
Parents can plan to drop-off at the Hoover Entrance and enter the building through the doors at the Hoover side.
Parents should plan to park, walk their child in, and check-in at the iPads in the Gym Foyer.
If you’ve pre-registered you will be able to check-in on an iPad. If you are registering the day of you will need to see the Welcome Desk located in the Gym Foyer to register and check-in.
Once checked in you will take your 1st-4th grader to the Gym, and your PreK or Kindergartener to the Chapel, where they will be dropped off with their group leader. Don’t worry – we’ll have signs and helpers to get you to the correct drop-off location!
Drop-off for VBX is between 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM!
The first day of VBX programming, you will want to walk your 5th or 6th grader in to make sure they are checked in at the iPads in the Gym Foyer and that they know where to go for the first part of the afternoon. We will have signs and people to direct you!
pick up
VBS Pick-up at 12 PM!
Parents can plan to pick-up in the Gym (1st-4th grade) or the Chapel (PreK-K) at 12 PM. You’ll park at the Hoover Entrance and enter the building through the Hoover doors. Head to the right and go left to the Gym, or straight through to the Chapel. Your child’s class will have a large sign with their class name on it!
Please note: You will be given a pick-up tag at check-in. It will print a physical copy – if you check-in via the Churchcenter App you will get a digital pick-up tag which can be sent to another individual if needed for pick-up. You will be asked to show your pick-up tag when you come to pick up your child. Please have it ready for our teachers.Â
VBX Pick-up is at 3:30 PM!
Parents can plan to pick up their 5th and 6th graders at 3:30 PM in the Chapel. You’ll park at the Hoover Entrance and enter the building through the Hoover doors, then head straight through the Gym Foyer to the Chapel.
VBS/VBX FAQ'S
How will I know which class my child is in?Â
Your child’s class name will be printed on the name tag that prints at check-in each morning. You’ll also get to know your child’s teachers quickly and will recognize their location in the Gym or Chapel for drop-off and pick-up.
What if I check my child in and they don’t want to stay?
We understand wholeheartedly if a child gets there for the day and then decides they do not want to stay. Please let the Adult Teacher in your child’s class know that you have checked in for the day but that you will be taking your child home. This helps us know who is there for the day and who is not!
What if I want to stay with my child?
We would love to have you volunteer – but in the safety of everyone’s child we strive to have every volunteer be fully screened and approved to serve, which includes, an application, a background check, 2 reference checks, and an interview with the Director of Midweek Kids Programming. If you think you may want to stay with your child we invite you to reach out ahead of attending to make arrangements with Woodlands NextGen Staff.
What happens if my child gets hurt while at VBS?
We have a volunteer Nurse on staff each day at VBS, as well as many trained Safety Ministry volunteers, who will assist in the event of an injury or emergency. An incident form would be documented for your child and you will be notified at the time of the event via phone.
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Volunteer at VBS
Woodlands NextGen is excited to host VBS and VBX this year, and that means there are lots of opportunities to serve during this fun week at Woodlands!
We are looking for teachers, co-teachers, helpers, games, snacks, decorating, administrative help, worship, crafts, kitchen, hospitality, and nursery. If you’re an adult or teen who has any interest, we would love to have you join in this year because it takes many individuals to make this week possible for our kids. Every approved volunteer must complete an application, background check, 2 reference checks, and an interview with the Director of Midweek Kids Programming.