Diving into Friendship with God!
Scuba VBS will take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they'll experience the ever-flowing, neverending love of God. Children will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!
Scuba is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch! Throughout our vbs week, your child will experience standout activities that help faith flow into real life!
Hands-on science experiments
Team-building games
Unforgettable Bible songs
Tasty treats
and much more!
Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God Sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot!
Scuba is for kids entering Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade (2026) and will run from 12:00 - 3:00 pm each day. For more information, call 630.773.0396.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our VBS is designed for kids entering Pre-Kindergarten through students who just completed 5th grade by Fall 2026.
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Registration for our program is $20 per child or $35 for two or more children. It includes your VBS t-shirt, snacks, and crafts.
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Children should wear something comfortable for outdoor play and potentially messy activities.
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Come to Saint Luke’s church entrance at 410 S. Rush St. in Itasca. Our team will help you to your child's room and introduce you to our awesome crew leadersscription
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We'd love if you could register by Friday, June 5.
Have additional questions? Contact our VBS Director, Melinda Pyde.
Watch the video below to learn more about Scuba!
Daily Bible Content Swimming in God’s Word
During Scuba VBS, a single unforgettable Bible Message is emphasized consistently at every station, every day, ensuring that children can effortlessly recall and apply it in their daily lives.
Day 1- June 15
Bible Point: God is a friend who’s real!
Bible Buddy: Tad
Key Bible Verse: ”We Believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:69)
Bible Story: God shows himself to Elijah through ups and downs (1 Kings 18-19)
Day 2 - June 16
Bible Point: God is a friend who loves!
Bible Buddy: Finnley
Key Bible Verse: “Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” (John 13:34)
Bible Story: God Shows Compassion to the people of Nineveh. (Jonah 1-3)
Day 3 - June 17
Bible Point: God is a friend we can trust!
Bible Buddy: Fisher
Key Bible Verse: "I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart" (John 14:27)
Bible Story: Jesus calms a storm. (Mark 4: 35-41)
Day 4 - June 18
Bible Point: God is a friend forever!
Bible Buddy: Waylon
Key Bible Verse: “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” (John 11:25)
Bible Story: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (John 18-20)
Day 5 - June 19
Bible Point: God is a friend for everyone!
Bible Buddy: Octavia
Key Bible Verse: ”For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
Bible Story: Lydia believes in Jesus. (Acts 16: 11-15)
Volunteer at VBS
Adult and Youth volunteers are needed to help with the “Scuba” VBS. Come and help connect the children of our church and community to Christ. Sign up for all 5 days or just one day. VBS volunteers must be going into 6th grade* (Fall 2026) or older.
VBS Donations
Monetary: Please consider supporting Saint Luke’s VBS this year through a financial donation. You are welcome to add a separate donation with your offering on Sundays and/or use the link below to send funds electronically. Please clearly mark your physical donation or select "VBS Donations" when donating electronically.
Prayers Needed
Each year we are overwhelmed with the number of volunteers who help, as well as the number of participants whom we get to share Jesus with. Some participants only get this one opportunity to hear about Jesus. Please join us in asking God to bless our VBS Ministry and all our volunteers and participants
