A Picture of VBC at Parkside

Laughter and happy chatter filled the Auditorium as almost 700 kids gathered beneath the puffy clouds and soaring kites hanging from the ceiling. Painted mountain scenery framed the two campsites onstage. Out in the halls, birds flew, wild animal footprints marked the floors, and festive pennants hung from the ceiling. Parkside had been transformed into an exciting wilderness campground for 2025’s VBC, Upward Bound. But don’t let the décor fool you: VBC is more than just a fun time for kids—it is an amazing opportunity to share the gospel with children who might not otherwise walk into a church.