I always feel nostalgic during the summer time. Between the delirium-inducing heat and countless advertisements for Vacation Bible Schools scattered across Edmond, lately I've found myself reminiscing about my own childhood adventures at VBS. Now that metro families are starting to sign their kids up for some biblical summer fun, I thought I'd use my 10+ years of experience for good.
So here’s the official TLO guide for surviving Vacation Bible School!
Get Ready for Hella Puns
VBS camp names have absolutely zero chill when it comes to themes that are equal parts obscure and lame with corresponding puns. One year, our church hosted a VBS camp called something like, “Promise Builders: Constructing Your Life Around God,” in which they issued all 4 to 12-year-olds construction hats and made us glue glitter on bricks and write promises to God on the side. I don’t remember what I wrote, but I’m sure it’s been broken by now. Don’t tell God.