VBS Registration Summer 2026

Join Christ the Teacher University Parish and

St. Mary Catholic Church in Dekalb for VBS 2026.

Camp is held at Christ the Teacher, 512 Normal Road, Dekalb

Thank you for registering your child for VBS!

This form is for both our daytime program, grades 1st-6th

and also our TEEN NIGHTS, grades 7th-12th.

Day Program Details: Tue. July 21 to Fri. July 24th, 9:00am-12:45pm

Cost: 1st child $45, each additional sibling $20

**DAYTIME PROGRAM IS AT CAPACITY, A WAITLIST IS AVAILABLE BELOW**

TEEN NIGHT Details: Tue. July 21 to Thur. July 23rd, 6:00pm-9:00pm, dinner included.

Cost: 1st teen $25, each additional sibling $15

Family max is $80. Scholarship assistance is available upon request.

Payment to be collected on or before Tue. July 21st.

Volunteers Needed: Please follow the link VOLUNTEER FORM

If you have questions regarding registration, please contact

Rachel Johnsen at faithformation@newmanniu.org

Annalisa McMaster at annalisam@stmarydekalb.org

Veronica Jeronimo for TEEN at youthminister@newmanniu.org

Family Information:

This will be our MAIN point of contact. Please be sure we have a current email address and telephone/cell phone number for communication.

Your Parish

FAMILY LAST Name

Parent(s) Names

Email

Address

Street Address Line 1

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Cell Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Cell Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

If someone other than a parent will be picking up your child(ren), please list here

First NameLast Name

Cell Phone Number for Pickup Contact

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Emergency Contact:

Please indicate someone other than parent/guardian listed above. The emergency contact will be used in the case when we cannot reach the parent/guardian.

Emergency Contact Name

First NameLast Name

Relationship to Camper

Emergency Cell Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Day Program Student Information:

**Our Daytime Program is at capacity.**

We are offering a waitlist if you'd like to be notified if a slot opens up.

After completing the top portion of the registration form, please list the name of your child(ren) in the blank below to be added to the waitlist.

Fall 2026-27 going into grades 1st-6th (Teens are farther below.)

Students

List name of child(ren) with grade level to be included on the Daytime waitlist.

CAMPER #1

Please list any special needs or MEDICAL CONCERNS for your camper listed above

Snacks are provided each day, please list if your camper has any FOOD ALLERGIES

CAMPER #2

Please list any special needs or MEDICAL CONCERNS for your camper listed above

Snacks are provided each day, please list if your camper has any FOOD ALLERGIES

CAMPER #3

Please list any special needs or MEDICAL CONCERNS for your camper listed above

Snacks are provided each day, please list if your camper has any FOOD ALLERGIES

CAMPER #4

Please list any special needs or MEDICAL CONCERNS for your camper listed above

Snacks are provided each day, please list if your camper has any FOOD ALLERGIES

TEEN NIGHTS Student Information:

Complete form for each teen you'd like to register.

Fall 2026-27 going into grades 7th-12th.

I have a teen to register for TEEN NIGHTS. Grades 7th -12th

TEEN #1

TEEN #2

TEEN #3

TEEN #4

VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED and I can help...

Tuition & Payment:

1 child $125,

2 children $200,

3 children $275,

4 or more children, family max of $300.

Payments may be made in full or in 3 equal installments due on 10/1/2024, 11/1/2024, 12/1/2024.

To pay via credit/debit, please visit GIVE CENTRAL (this link will also be included in your confirmation email after form submission)

To pay via check/cash, payments can be dropped off to the Parish Office, dropped into the collection basket during Mass or mailed to Christ the Teacher/Newman, 512 Normal Road, Dekalb IL 60115.

Please mark ATTN: Faith Formation on your payment/envelope.

*Current catechist pay half price tuition.

*For information regarding scholarship assistance, contact Rachel at faithformation@newmanniu.org

Payment:

Payments of cash or check will be accepted in the Parish office at Christ the Teacher in the days leading up to camp, or they can be made at camper drop off on Tuesday July 21st.

If paying by check, make payable to Christ the Teacher University Parish.

Permissions:

I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) indicated above

I herby give permission for my child(dren) to participate in VBS at Christ the Teacher University Parish in Dekalb, IL from July 21, 2026 to July 24, 2026. I hereby release and indemnify the Diocese of Rockford and its Bishop, Christ the Teacher University Parish, the staff and volunteers from all claims for personal injuries or property damage that my child(ren) may suffer while participating in the program.

First-Aid/Emergency Treatment: I authorize Christ the Teacher/Newman Center employees and volunteers to administer first-aid to my child if deemed necessary and appropriate to preserve the life, limb or well-being of my child. I authorize the Parish to contact and engage medical personnel arrange for emergency treatment of my child, including transportation for medical, dental, surgical or hospital care or diagnosis, and I consent to that treatment for my child. I agree that I am financially responsible for such medical treatment.

Media Release: By registering your child(ren) you grant the Parish and/or Diocese of Rockford permission to use your child's image and likeness in photographs and to be published on our website, in our bulletin, and in our local/diocesan newspaper including their name. If you do not grand permission, you must submit a written letter stating otherwise. I have read this statement.

Name of Person Submitting Form

Signature

Name of Home Parish