Rainforest Falls VBS 2026

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Join us for an amazing week of Bible stories, games, crafts, and fun! We can't wait to see you there. At Rainforest Falls, embark on a wild, creature-filled Amazon adventure where kids learn that Jesus is Creator, All-knowing, our Refuge, Love, and Forever. Exploring the Nature of God At Totally Catholic Rainforest Falls VBS, Totally Catholic Edition, one memorable Bible Point and one key aspect of Sacred Tradition (called the “Catholic ID”) are reinforced throughout the stations each day—making these key points easy to remember and apply to real-life. It will be a week full of fun, incredible music and an awesome environment where your child(ren) will discover what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life's storms. We would love for all the children of our parish and community to attend our VBS program. We are able to offer this program thanks to all the volunteers that so graciously give of their time to make this program a success and help with the safety of our young participants. The more volunteers we get, the more participants we are able to accept. Please prayerfully consider giving of your time during the week of this camp. What does the VBS week look like? The week is filled with games, experiments, songs and prayers that will reinforce the message that God is a perfect friend to each of us. Bible point, Saint of the day & Catholic ID Monday- God is our creator- St. Hildegard, Canticle of the Sun (Laudes Creaturarum) Tuesday- God knows everything- St. Gregory the Great, Book of Wisdom Wednesday- God is our safe place- St. Patrick, Breastplate of St. Patrick Thursday- God is love- St. Catherine of Sienna, Jesus, The Good Shepherd Friday- God is forever- St. Thomas Aquinas, Trinity Knot (Triquetra) Opportunities Available: Adults Station Leaders (Elementary & Preschool)- Receive material ahead of time to prepare lesson/activity to be done each day of camp. Decorate / prepare room or area where the station is taking place. Teach the same daily lesson or activity to 5 groups that rotate through your station (Lessons / activity change daily). Adult Leaders in Preschool (PS Classrooms) Decorate their assigned classroom the week before camp starts Travel from station to station with your assigned group of teen volunteers and campers. Provide guidance and support for your teen leaders. Bring joy and fun to your PS classroom Adult Group Leaders (Elementary)- Travel from station to station with your assigned group of teen volunteers (crew leaders) and campers. ( 2 adults per group). Provide guidance and support for your entire group of teen leaders. Demonstrate positive leadership skills. Teens: Assistants in Elementary crews and in the Preschool classroom. You can also assist in the stations for Elementary & Preschool. Approval from the coordinator is needed to assist in one of the following: PS Bible, PS Games, PS Crafts, PS Sticky Scripture, Elem. Bible, Elem. Games, Elem. Science, Elem. Sticky Scripture, Sing and Play and Kitchen. All teen volunteers must be entering 7th grade or above. 6th and 7th-grade students can volunteer only if a parent is volunteering at the same time in a station only, not as assistants in Elementary crew or in the preschool classrooms. ALL TEEN VOLUNTEERS are asked to help decorate in preparation for VBS. Meeting Dates: Shared through Flocknote & email (Must attend 1 only) Times and other pertinent information will be shared through Flocknote & email Decorating Dates: Times and locations will be shared through Flocknote to all registered volunteers Vacation Bible School 2026 Registration Opens March 30, 2026 LIMITED SPOTS (WAITLISTED ONCE FULL) REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE MAY 1, 2026 VBS Dates: June 8 - June 12, 2026 Times: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: CCD Building & Parish Hall Ages: Entering PK3 -5th Grade. 3 years old as of January 1, 2026 and FULLY potty trained. Ages 0-3 (non potty trained) CHILDCARE PROVIDED FOR VOLUNTEER'S CHILDREN ONLY CAMPERS, TEEN VOLUNTEERS, & ADULT VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE COST: CAMPERS: $55 includes t-shirt, daily food, games, and daily craft TEEN VOLUNTEERS: $35 includes: service hours certificate, t-shirt, and daily food VOLUNTEERS: No cost to volunteers & 2 children in their household. GRANDPARENT VOLUNTEERS: No cost up to 2 grandchildren *Space is limited in order to ensure the safety of all participants* SCHOLARSHIP: We want everyone to be able to join, so please know that scholarships are available if needed. If that is the situation you find yourself in this year, we do ask for a $25 per family payment, which you will see as a payment option online. Please reach out to Ms. Paige ccd@felicianacatholic.org if you have any questions about scholarships. Once you complete the online form, it will point you to the payment page. DONATIONS: We do not require payment for adult volunteers, but we do incur some expense for food and t-shirts for all volunteers. If you wish to make a donation to cover scholarships or these expenses, please do so by clicking the Donations link on the VBS website. We are so grateful that many of our amazing adult volunteers are returning from last year. We are happy to receive assignment requests, though we can't guarantee we'll be able to meet them all. We are still looking for more adults to help this year. We do REQUIRE compliance with Diocesan safe-environment and fingerprinting requirements. To complete compliance, please contact our Child Protection Coordinator, Katie Hamilton info@felicianacatholic.org

Dates: June 8-12, 2026
Times: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, St. Francisville, 11485 Ferdinand Street, Saint Francisville, LA 70775
Cost: $55 per child