Vacation Bible School seems much cooler these days than when I was a kid.  There are some very involved, cohesive programs where all the components work around the theme, even to the level of the snacks.  My church used Power Lab.  Small groups go to different stations including crafts, drama, music, Bible time, games, video, and snacks.  Crafts included such things as slime and test tube keychains.  The music was also chosen to match the theme, including original songs as well as some pumped up modernizations of classics like “Power in the Blood.”  Each child received a Power Lab t-shirt that they wore each day and on Sunday to perform the songs they learned.  CDs of the music are also available for purchase.  We still listen to the one from last year’s Avalanche Ranch. 

My six-year-old is doing a second VBS with the theme Surfin’ With the Holy Spirit.  And a friend’s child did Friendship Trek at their church.    I highly recommend taking your kids if you have the opportunity.  Most programs seem to be fairly low cost (or even free) for participants, about $20-25 for 2-3 hours a day for a week.  Some churches do morning programs while others have it in the evening.

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