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Rainforest Falls VBS
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We’re shouting from the treetops with excitement!
HANDS-ON VBS TRAINING!
Join us for a LIVE hands-on-training where you’ll learn how to plan, coordinate, and pull off the most amazing VBS week! Understand how to make every second count as you root kids in relationship with God. Get an energizing jump-start by experiencing a day at Rainforest Falls—it’s a downpour of faith-building fun! You’ll receive practical pointers on stretching your budget, volunteer recruiting, decorating, and family follow-up. Bring all your exploration buddies (key station leaders and volunteers) so they can discover this awesome program in action!
Tip: If you're new to Group VBS, you won't want to miss this LIVE experience that will inspire and encourage everyone to SPLASH IN wholeheartedly!
What You'll Do
Discover
Explore timesaving and budget-stretching tips from Group’s VBS veterans.
Experience
Trek into a day at Rainforest Falls VBS and see WHAT’S NEW for 2026.
Learn
Gather tips and tricks on how to be an epic director or station leader.
Network
Follow the Rainforest Falls trail with other directors in your area, and coordinate sharing props and decorating resources.
Be Inspired
See and touch awe-inspiring decorations, and discover how easy it is to create a vibrant and majestic rainforest, full of towering trees and impressive waterfalls.
Plus...
Take home an Expedition Guide with FREE step-by-step decorating instructions, pictures, tips, QR codes to online videos, and more! And a treemendous amount of giveaways throughout the event.
Event Pricing & Schedule
Pricing
- $35/person early bird (at least 3 weeks prior to the event)
- $30/person for 4 or more people from same church (at least 3 weeks prior to the event)
- $49/person (registering less than 3 weeks prior to the event or at the door*)
*No discount for groups within 3 weeks of the event.
Schedule
8:15 A.M. Doors open - registration, refreshments, networking 8:45 A.M. Rainforest Falls FunShop Starts! 12:15 P.M. On your way home... ready to trek into VBS!
Budget-Friendly Training for Your Entire Team!
Pay only $30 per person when you bring 4 or more people from your team! (Must register at least 3 weeks prior to the event for early bird group pricing.)
Please email us at events@group.com if you have a question about VBS FunShops.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Rainforest Falls FunShop is an in-person, hands-on VBS training event led by a Group VBS veteran. We’ll leap into all things Rainforest Falls, helping you plan, coordinate, and pull off a program that roots kids in relationship with God! Explore timesaving and budget-stretching tips, see what’s new for 2026, get a jump-start on decorating ideas, network with other leaders to coordinate sharing decorations, gather “behind-the-scenes” tips and tricks, and experience a day at Rainforest Falls. Plus, get all your questions answered for your role at VBS!
The key leaders on your VBS team! So VBS directors, co-directors, station leaders, decorating team, preschool leaders, and anyone else who's interested in volunteering in your program. This is not geared for Crew Leaders.
Absolutely! You’ll see and experience a full day of Rainforest Falls and network with others who’ve used Group VBS for years. Plus, after you register, you’ll receive our "New to Group VBS" emails. And once you become part of the Group VBS family, our entire team is ready to serve you!
You betcha! It’ll get you and your team excited for another VBS season! We’ll highlight what’s new, like daily Imagination Station Daily Crew Packs, bilingual posters, adjustable full color Watch for God Wristbands, and Day 5 Spotlight VBS. Get ready to see the “wow” Canopy Closing in action! Did we mention a cascading amount of fun decorating and giveaways? A downpour of practical FUN!
Yes! The Expedition Guide is packed with exclusive information you'll use during the Rainforest Falls FunShop. And we've loaded it with helpful tips for station leaders, as well as step-by-step decorating instructions—complete with pictures and QR codes to videos!
Yes! The morning is filled with opportunities to intentionally talk with other VBS leaders.
Get ready for a jampacked 4 hours of VBS equipping. Doors open 8:15 a.m., and we end at 12:15 p.m.
$35/person early bird (at least 3 weeks prior to the event)
$30/person for 4 or more people from same church (at least 3 weeks prior to the event*)
$49/person (registering less than 3 weeks prior to the event or at the door)
*No discount for groups within 3 weeks of the event.
Register online and pay with a credit/debit card.
Nope! The more the merrier, until registration for these regional events is at capacity.
Yes, please have your phone available to show it or print it out.
Yes, you can cancel your registration, but there are no refunds. However, you can transfer your registration to another date/location or to another person from your church.
We’ll miss you but understand that last-minute things come up. Sorry, no refunds.
No, but we’d recommend it. You’ll find it’s helpful to have looked through the kit and come with your list of questions.
Nope, just bring yourself—ready to be immersed in tons of FUN!
Yes, you’ll be able to place an order for anything you need for Rainforest Falls VBS and get FREE shipping on orders over $49.
Call the host contact listed on your registration confirmation.
The team at Group and the host church will monitor weather and make decisions based on national weather recommendations. Watch for an email and/or text. If you registered a group under one email, you’ll need to notify your team. Check our Rainforest Falls FunShop website for updates.
We love kids, but Rainforest Falls FunShops a primarily a time for grown-ups!