Rainforest FallsVBS 2026
Step Into the Adventure.
Experience an unforgettable rainforest journey where children explore a living jungle, encounter amazing animatronic animals, discover exciting Bible adventures, build new friendships, and learn how much God loves them.
Petting Zoo & Food Truck Event
Kick off the adventure with a family-friendly evening featuring live animals, food trucks, fun activities, and a first look at the Rainforest Falls experience.
A taste of the adventure
See the rainforest come alive
A living jungle your child will never forget
The moment families arrive, they're transported into an exotic rainforest filled with discovery, wonder, and faith. Here's a taste of what awaits inside.
Your child's adventure starts here
Spaces fill quickly. Reserve your explorer's spot today and join us for a week where every trail leads to discovery and every encounter reveals God's love.
Register Your Explorer →Explore the Rainforest Falls
Walk through a living jungle where colorful parrots appear overhead, exotic animals come to life, and hidden discoveries await around every corner. Every adventure reveals something new about God's amazing love.
Realistic rainforest worlds
From cascading waterfalls to dense tropical canopy, every space is transformed into an immersive, professional-quality environment that feels genuinely alive.
- ✓ Waterfalls and tropical scenery throughout the building
- ✓ Jungle pathways and dedicated exploration zones
- ✓ Dynamic lighting and immersive sound effects
- ✓ Professional-quality stage environments
Animatronic animal encounters
Life-sized animatronic rainforest animals move, react, and surprise. Children meet moving jungle creatures up close in interactive encounters they'll talk about for weeks.
- ✓ Life-sized animatronic rainforest animals
- ✓ Interactive animal encounters & moving creatures
- ✓ Photo opportunities throughout the jungle
- ✓ Safe, supervised, wonder-filled moments
Discovery stations & checkpoints
Adventure checkpoints and hands-on discovery stations turn every child into an explorer. Interactive storytelling experiences bring Bible adventures to life around every corner.
- ✓ Interactive storytelling experiences
- ✓ Adventure checkpoints along the trail
- ✓ Hands-on discovery stations
- ✓ Immersive Bible adventures & worship
Tap a marker to explore each zone
Canopy Gateway
Your journey begins beneath a towering canopy. Step through the misty entrance as parrots call overhead and the sounds of the rainforest welcome you into the adventure.
Five days of adventure, worship & wonder
Beyond the immersive set, Rainforest Falls is built on a foundation of joyful worship, meaningful Bible discoveries, and the kind of friendships that last well past summer.
Daily Adventures
A typical adventure day
Music & Worship
High-energy rainforest-themed worship with songs and motions kids beg to do again at home.
Bible Discoveries
Interactive, age-appropriate Bible adventures that make God's love unforgettable and real.
Crafts & Activities
Hands-on jungle crafts kids carry home as a keepsake of their adventure.
Games & Recreation
Active, joyful games and exploration that build friendships and burn boundless energy.
Petting Zoo & Food Truck Kickoff
Kick off the adventure with a family-friendly evening for the whole community — live animals, food trucks, fun activities, and a first look at the Rainforest Falls experience.
Thursday, June 19 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Atholton Seventh-day Adventist Church · Columbia, Maryland
Live Petting Zoo
Meet and greet friendly real animals in a safe, supervised setting the kids will love.
Food Trucks
Grab dinner from a lineup of local food trucks — something tasty for every family member.
Fun Activities
Games, face painting, and family-friendly fun throughout the evening.
Rainforest Preview
Get an exclusive first peek at the immersive Rainforest Falls experience before VBS week.
Community Outreach
A warm welcome to neighbors and first-time visitors from all over Columbia & Howard County.
On-Site Registration
Sign your explorer up for VBS right at the event and skip the line on day one.
Bring the whole neighborhood
The kickoff is completely free and open to everyone. Invite friends, family, and neighbors for a perfect summer evening — and a sneak peek at the adventure ahead.
Get DirectionsYour child's safety is our highest priority
We've built Rainforest Falls so you can relax and your child can explore. Here's everything you need to know about how we keep every explorer safe and cared for.
Safety & Security
Every part of the experience is designed with child safety first.
- Secured, monitored facility access
- Trained, attentive adult leaders in every zone
- Posted emergency & medical procedures
- Allergy & medical needs accommodated
Check-In Process
A smooth, secure arrival every morning.
- Matching name-tag check-in & check-out
- Authorized pickup verification
- Quick, friendly daily drop-off
- Doors open 15 minutes before start
Volunteer Screening
Every adult volunteer is carefully vetted.
- Background-checked team members
- Child-safety trained leaders
- Clear leader-to-child ratios
- Designated, visible staff identification
Frequently Asked Questions
Join the adventure
Reserve your explorer's spot — or step up to lead the journey as a volunteer. It only takes a minute.
By registering you confirm the information above is accurate. A team member will follow up to confirm your child's spot.
You're on the trail!
Thank you for registering. We'll be in touch soon with everything you need for the adventure.
All volunteers complete a background check and child-safety training before serving. We'll reach out with the next steps.
Thank you for serving!
Your willingness makes this adventure possible. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you with next steps.
Come find us in the jungle
Questions about Rainforest Falls VBS or the kickoff event? We'd love to hear from you.
Columbia, Maryland · Serving Howard County & beyond
Thursday, June 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
vbs@atholtonsda.org
(410) 000-0000
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