At VBS 2026 we'll learn what it means to follow Jesus and find life in God's kingdom! In a world filled with hurt and division, we have the incredible opportunity to show that hope is found in Jesus. EVERYONE in (current) Kindergarten through Grade 5-- join us as we go on a KINGDOM QUEST! We can't wait for you to join us!
Vacation Bible School will be held June 8-11, 2026, from 6-8:15 p.m. at Otterbein Church (912 South Potomac St).
registration
Our VBS is open to all children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade during the 2025-2026 school year! Beat the line and register ONLINE. Click HERE to register.
If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Myers, Director of Children's Ministry at 717-762-7147 x 231 or amanda.myers@otterbeinchurch.org.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
Once you've registered for Vacation Bible School, invite your friends to join in on the fun! We have printed cards in the lobby, or you may choose to send an e-card.
1. Click HERE to access the e-card. (You can also find it on the OC App, on the Sunday tab | Invite a Friend.)
2. Select how to share; email, SMS (text), Facebook, etc.
3. Add recipients and a personal message, then click send!
Important Information
DOWNLOAD & PRINT THIS YEAR'S INFORMATION SHEET
Drop Off & Pick Up
ARRIVAL TIME: 6:00-6:15 p.m.
Once you have arrived, please report to the Children’s Check-In area to check in your child. You will receive an alphanumeric label for you and your child. Please attach the label with your child’s name to the front of their shirt. The other label is yours to keep and must be presented when picking up your child. If you are planning to have someone else pick up your child, please make sure to give them this label so they can present it at pickup.
Please take your child to the Worship Center double doors where a guide will help them find their grade-level small group. *Pick-up/dismissal will be from the same location. Please plan to enter the Worship Center and an OC Kids leader will direct you to your child's group.
PICK-UP TIME: Monday-Wednesday 8:15 p.m., Thursday 7:45 p.m.
Allergies
Please
report allergies (including, but not limited to, food allergies and insect
allergies) or other special needs to the OC Kids VBS staff at check-in. If your child has a food allergy or dietary restriction, please plan to provide a snack for your child each evening. Snacks must be labeled with your child's name and grade level and be dropped off to the Cafe (snack station) at the beginning of the week or the beginning of each evening.
Clothing
Some activities will be messy! Please make sure your child is wearing clothing that can get dirty and shoes that are good for running.
OC FAMILY FUN NIGHT
We invite all families to join us on Thursday, June 11 at 7:50 p.m. for an evening of FUN as we wrap up our week and share with our community what we learned in our epic adventure to KINGDOM QUEST!
**Please plan to pick up children in Kindergarten-Grade 5 at 7:45 p.m. on June 11 and then join us in the Worship Center at 7:50 p.m. for a VBS wrap up!
VBS T-SHIRTS
We encourage you to PRE-ORDER your VBS 2026 t-shirts to ensure you get one. We will only have a limited quantity of shirts and sizes available to purchase at Connection Point in the church lobby at the beginning of VBS each evening until each quantity has been sold out.
Sizes may include Youth Small-Youth XL and Adult S-3XL.
T-Shirts are 100% Cotton. The cost is $12.00 each.
