9408 Wilson Ave SW, Byron Center, Mi 49315

(616) 878-1619

Email: parishoffice@stsebastianmi.org

Author: Saundra Silverman

2021 Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School

Our 2021 Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School Program is just around the bend!

This year we are offering TWO Sessions
Sunday, August 8 thru Tuesday, August 10,
OR
Wednesday, August 11 thru Friday, August 13

6:00pm to 8:15pm

Open to all children entering 4-year old Preschool to Grade 5 in the fall.

 

Please register your child using the following form:

Click to register for 2021 Rocky Railway VBS

If you have agreed to be a volunteer, please complete this form:

Click her for VBS Volunteer Sign-Up Form

If you have any questions, please contact Debbie at debbie@stsebastianmi.org.

2021 Rocky Railway Volunteer Sign-Up

2021 ROCKY RAILWAY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM

Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
  • If you are under the age 18, please list a parents cell phone number.
  • If you are 18 years and younger, please give your parents email.
  • If this is an email of someone in grade 6-12, by adding your child's email, you as their parent, authorize me to send information to them about our 2021 Vacation Bible School week. I will also send the same email to the adult email listed on this form.
  • If you can help us prepare for VBS, please check all that apply.
  • If you can volunteer during VBS, please select all that apply.

  • Section Break

  • Fill out this section ONLY if you are VOLUNTEERING DURING THE EVENT
  • Select One:
  • If no you will need to go to virtus.org and sign-up for a class, sign required paperwork and have a background check completed before you are able to volunteer for this event.
  • This would be used during VBS week August 8-10 and/or August 11-13.
  • By checking the box below you give permission for your child to help at the 2021 VBS event from August 8-10 and/or August 11-13 in the evening from 5:45-about 8:30PM.
  • As the parent or legal guardian, of the youth listed on this form, I hereby authorize first aide/medical treatment in the event of an emergency, which may endanger her/his life, cause disfigurement, physical impairment, or undue discomfort if delayed. It is understood that efforts will be made to contact the person listed on this form as soon as reasonably possible. In the event that the aforementioned requires my authorization for treatment and I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give my permission to the physician selected by the activity leader to hospitalize, secure medical treatment, and/or order an injection, anesthesia or surgery for the aforementioned as deemed necessary. I understand all reasonable safety precautions will be taken at all times by the parish and its agents during youth programing and events. I understand the possibility of unforeseen hazards and know the inherent possibility of risk. I agree not to hold St. Sebastian Church, its leaders, employees, drivers, volunteers, or the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids liable for damages, losses, diseases, or injuries incurred by the aforementioned.
  • As legal guardian, I understand that photos and videos of participants may be taken during this week. I am the parent/legal guardian of those listed on this form and I hereby approve and consent to the use of his/her photo or video image and name to be used for promotional purposes (bulletin, church website, newspaper, etc.).
  • Please select your size. Guaranteed a shirt if you get form in by July 13
  • Thank you so much for volunteering! We couldn't do this without you! I you have any questions, please contact Debbie at 616-878-1619 or debbie@stsebastianmi.org .

2021 Rocky Railway VBS Registration Form

2021 Rocky Railway VBS Family Registration Form (one per family)

  • Welcome to 2021 Rocky Railway VBS! VBS is sponsored by the St. Sebastian Knights of Columbus and is offered at no cost to you. This includes a music CD for each family that attends. Open to all children going into 4* year old preschool through Grade 5 in the Fall. *Must be 4 by September 1.
  • Please fill out below for each child you are registering. We will be grouping children more by age this year. So we will not be taking requests to be with certain friends.
  • Please provide an email address to receive correspondence regarding VBS.
  • Please provide a phone number you will have with you during VBS times in case we need to reach you for any reason.
  • Please provide an alternative phone number In case we are unable to reach you at the primary phone number.
  • Please provide the name, relationship to and phone number for emergency contact person.
  • As legal guardian, I understand that photos and videos of participants may be taken during this time. I am the parent/guardian of those listed on this sheet, and I hereby approve and consent to the use of his/her photo or video image and name to be used for promotional purposes (bulletin, church website, newspaper, etc.).
  • Please indicate company name, and Contract/Policy/Group Number
  • Family Doctor Name and Phone Number
  • As a parent/legal guardian, I do hereby authorize the treatment for the children listed on this form in the event of an emergency which may endanger his/her life, cause disfigurement, physical impairment, or undue discomfort if delayed. This authority is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me at the telephone numbers listed on this form. I agree to be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with said medical services. This is intended for the period of August 8-10 or August 11-13 (whichever dates you signed up for) during St. Sebastian Parish Vacation Bible School. I understand that all reasonable safety precautions will be taken at all times by the parish and its agents during VBS. I agree not to hold St. Sebastian Parish, its leaders, employees, volunteers, or the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids liable for damages, losses, diseases, or injuries incurred by the aforementioned.

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