VBS 2025: True North

June 2-6, 2025 // Daily, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pack your bags and get ready to trek through towering mountains, rushing rivers, and sparkling glaciers at True North VBS! Under the glow of the northern lights, kids will embark on an exciting journey, discovering how easy it is to get lost in today’s wild world—but they’ll also learn that Jesus is our True North, the one we can always trust. Through thrilling adventures, fun activities, and powerful lessons, kids will see that He is a faithful friend, guiding us every step of the way! Registration will open March 1, 2025 at 8:00am.

VBS Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. If you have 3 or more children the cost is $75.  PLEASE NOTE:  This discount only applies to 3 or more children from the same, immediate family.  This discount is not intended for daycares, friends and cousins, etc.

  • Yes.  We will be placing the children into groups based on their age/class group.

  • Due to the large number of children and the work entailed in putting them into groups, we are not able to accommodate special requests.  We will also not be able to switch your child’s group once it is assigned. We believe our program lends itself to the children meeting new friends.

  • Yes, we will have a daily snack.  Please list all allergies your child may have when you register him/her.  Please make sure they eat breakfast before they come.

  • Yes.  Each child and volunteer will receive a t-shirt. PLEASE NOTE: T-shirts will only be guaranteed for those who are registered by Sunday, May 10, 2025.

  • In order to make sure we can be as organized as possible and have the right amount of volunteers, we will close registration on Sunday, May 24, 2023 or whenever we reach 400 children (whichever comes first). You are only guaranteed a t-shirt if you register by May 10, 2025.

  • Zionsville UMC has a wonderful, all day, summer program called ROCK.  The kids attending ROCK, attend VBS from 9:00 am – Noon and then carry on with their day. There are separate fees for attending ROCK, however, the VBS fee is waived. Find more information about ROCK through the ROCK Website: rockzumc.org

  • Of course! We need a host of volunteers for the week of the event, including setup and teardown days.  Also, if you serve 3+ days, your child’s fee is only $20 for the week.  Your volunteer form must be submitted to receive the discount. PLEASE NOTE: to be eligible for the discount, the volunteer MUST be an ADULT.

  • Yes, we will have free childcare for the children (Ages 3 and under) of volunteers on the days the volunteers serve. PLEASE NOTE: to be eligible for childcare, the volunteer MUST be an ADULT.

  • Yes! Each family will be given a take-home streaming card.

  • We will have a photographer take pictures during VBS.  We capture these moments to share through our website, printed material and social media.  If you prefer NOT to have your child photographed for this purpose, please check the NO PHOTO box on the registration form.

  • If you still have questions about VBS at Zionsville UMC please contact Tracy Vermillion, Director of Children's Ministries, at tvermillion@zumc.org or

    (317) 873-2623.

VBS Payment

For the past eight years, we’ve been blessed to offer VBS at the same registration fee, making it an affordable and enriching experience for our families. As we continue to grow and provide the best possible program—full of engaging lessons, fun activities, and meaningful experiences—we find it necessary to make a small adjustment to our registration fee.

The new fee will be $35/child and $75/family (3 or more kids). This change will help us continue offering high-quality materials, creative programming, and a wonderful experience for every child who joins us.

  • Each participant will still receive:

  • A VBS t-shirt

  • Daily snacks

  • A family streaming download of VBS music

  • All the supplies needed for this enriching experience

  • A well-trained volunteer staff ready to make this the best VBS yet!

We truly appreciate your support and understanding as we invest in making this year’s VBS the best one yet! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!

We can’t wait to see you this summer!

NOTE: Please note that the payment service provider will add a donation for them to your payment. You DO NOT have to pay this additional fee. Also, you can choose to pay via check or cash in the church office.