NOTE: There will be no Summer Music & Drama Camp or Sports camp this Summer. VBS 2020, Family Style! Theme: Athens- Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth Dates: August 3-6, Monday-Thursday Times: 10:00 a.m.–Noon OR 6:00–8:00 pm Cost: $18 per child, $40 maximum per family (NO charge for children 2 and under) Ages: 0-999 Who: Families will register their family as one unit. There must be at least ONE adult (aged 16 or older) in the group, but it can be whomever the parent chooses, i.e.: parent, grandparent, older sibling, babysitter, etc. Information: See the VBS Preparedness Plan and FAQ’s below. Please contact the Church Office or Pastor Janine with questions. Registration: Registration will open July 12 and close July 31. REGISTER HERE PREPAREDNESS PLAN FOR VBS: • Families at VBS will be considered one unit and measures for physical distancing with other units will be encouraged. • VBS will be held outside as much as possible, with indoor contingency plans in the case of inclement weather. If activities are moved indoors, physical distancing practices will be encouraged. • Spaces which will be shared by different units will be sanitized between units. • Masks, gloves, and sanitizer will be made available to anyone. • Pre-packaged snacks and crafts will be provided to help prevent contact. • Participants are always encouraged to use proper hygiene, such as regular handwashing for 20 seconds or more, covering a cough or sneeze, staying home at the sign of any illness. • Participants are asked to report any Covid-19 related illness or exposure to the Children’s Pastor. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: How do I register?Please visit www.myvbs.org/buffalocovenantchurch to register for Athens- Family Style VBS Why are we doing VBS in light of Covid-19?Children’s Ministry at BCC is committed to spreading the Gospel of Christ more, while also spreading harmful germs less. We believe that through Family Style VBS we can accomplish both of these things! Why does an adult have to attend VBS with my child(ren)?We believe that the safest way to be healthy, take precautions, AND hold VBS this year is to have families participate in VBS together. The adult leader in the “Oikos” (which is Greek for “family”/”household”) can responsibly keep their family unit together, going from activity to activity. Can my child go with a friend?We strongly prefer that families stay together, but if there is a special circumstance, please contact Pastor Janine. Will there be childcare for the littles?There will not be childcare for littles this year, they can do VBS too! If your child is 2 years or under, they can be with you, AND there will be NO charge for them to attend VBS. Does the adult in the Oikos have to do the games, crafts, activities?We highly encourage everyone in the Oikos to participate as much as possible! This is your time to be a kid again! Live it up! Isn’t Oikos a kind of yogurt?You are smart! It sure is! Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt is apparently the “family yogurt”!