Vacation Bible School (Summer Day Camp) will be happening at Christ Church’s West Campus located on 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, NJ from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10. To assist our families’ work schedules better, drop-off will be between 8:45am–9:15am and pickup will be promptly at 5pm.

Our staff is filled with true lovers of Christ who are not only trained to work with children, but are also appropriately interviewed, background checked, and hand chosen to work with your children.

Super Early Bird Registration is heavily encouraged, as the cost for registration will increase the closer we get to the event.

• Super Early Bird Registration is from February 15 – March 1.
  The cost is $65 for the first child and $45 for each sibling or guest thereafter.
• Early Bird Registration is from March 1 – April 15.
  The cost is $75 for the first child and $50 for each sibling or guest thereafter.
• Regular Registration on and after April 16 is $100 for the first child and $65 for each sibling or guest thereafter.
  Regular registration closes Sunday, June 21 at midnight.

• Regular registration closes on Sunday, June 21. However, a late registration option is available.
• Late registration is $120 for the first child and $75 for each sibling or guest thereafter.
• Late registration is only one week, from June 22–June 28. NO registrations past this date can be accepted.

No. We desire to accommodate all who wish to attend, however, we do close registration on Sunday, June 28 so that we can plan and prepare the most effective program possible for the children.

Our Vacation Bible School (Summer Day Camp) program has been specifically designed and geared toward school-age children who are (entering) Kindergarten through (entering) 5th grade in Fall 2020.

All participants in Vacation Bible School (Summer Day Camp) are required to be fully potty trained. While we do recommend parents of our younger ages, such as Kindergarten, provide additional clothing for “accidents,” consistent or daily accidents will be addressed directly with parents.

Yes! However as was the case last year, spaces are limited so early registration is encouraged. You will need to purchase a shuttle ticket at online registration to take advantage of this resource. Once all slots are filled, a waiting list will be made and all are welcome to be added to that list.

No. Due to proper child/staff ratios we cannot accept same-day registration at Vacation Bible School (Summer Day Camp). Christ Church has a requirement to abide by state guidelines regarding the handling of large numbers of children and adults. Therefore, to ensure that all of these requirements are met, all participants must be preregistered by the deadline provided.

No problem! Our Vacation Bible School (Summer Day Camp) is open to all children who would like to attend and we welcome any child regardless of prior church attendance.

Our Vacation Bible School (Summer Day Camp) has an on-site Camp Nurse at all times while activities are in session. This is typically either a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Doctor (MD). If there is a medical emergency requiring EMT or hospital assistance, it will be up to the attending Camp Nurse to decide the appropriate course of action for each incident.

Yes! On the child registration form there is a location to specify if your child has a special need. There is also space provided to communicate what that special need is.

Once registered, one of our staff members will contact you to talk further about the needs of your child. Also, if you would like to discuss whether VBS is a good fit for your child before you register, please contact us at KLewis@ChristChurchUSA.org.

No. While we are happy to provide two small snacks (AM and PM) for each child, we are requesting parents provide a packed lunch every day for each child to prevent any allergies or dietary issues. Please still alert us to any possible allergies on your registration form so that we can be aware.

Enroll your child in the grade they will be entering in the fall, NOT the grade they have just completed (e.g. my child is currently in 1st grade but will enter 2nd grade in the fall).

In the example listed, you would register your child as a second-grader.

At Christ Church, we will promote your child to 6th grade prior to VBS in July, therefore they will not be eligible. However, there are various summer activities they will be welcome to participate in! For more information, please contact Teen Directors EJ Frain (Rockaway Campus) at EJFrain@ChristChurchUSA.org or Erwin Rodriguez (Montclair Campus) ERodriguez@ChristChurchUSA.org for more information about our Middle School program.

No. All activities will take place on our Rockaway Campus.

No. We open our facility for children to be checked-in as early as 8:45am up until 9:15am. We cannot receive children before this time.

Please pick your child/children up promptly at 5pm (or 5:30pm for the Montclair shuttle) as we do not have any extended care available beyond this time. Failure to do so may result in additional late fees.

Yes. Parents are welcome at all times to be a part of the Vacation Bible School (Summer Day Camp) experience, however, if you need to be with your child throughout the week, we ask that you go through a standard background check in order to participate with their group. Our background procedures are required for all individuals 18 and over to ensure a safe and secure environment.

We understand that during events such as Vacation Bible School (Summer Day Camp) that multiple people may be handling the transportation of the children.

On your registration form, you can authorize up to three individuals to pick up your child if you are not available. Late fees do still apply for late pickup however.

Please click here to register. Super Early Bird Registration begins Saturday, February 15 and late registration closes Sunday, June 28 at 11:59pm.