{"id":237,"date":"2015-04-17T16:35:37","date_gmt":"2015-04-17T16:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/?p=237"},"modified":"2015-05-20T13:56:44","modified_gmt":"2015-05-20T19:56:44","slug":"vbs-registration-3-easy-tips-for-avoiding-the-crazy-traffic-jam-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/blog\/vbs\/vbs-registration-3-easy-tips-for-avoiding-the-crazy-traffic-jam-2\/","title":{"rendered":"VBS Registration: 3 Easy Tips for Avoiding the Crazy Traffic Jam"},"content":{"rendered":"

We know VBS is a great opportunity to invite new families to your church. For many parents, the registration process may be the only time they interact with your church. That\u2019s why a smooth and efficient registration system is so important!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Have a Pre-registration System
    \n<\/strong>Encourage parents from your church to pre-register their children and their children\u2019s friends. The VBS P.R.O.\u2122 <\/sup>system<\/a> is free and it has an easy tool to put the kids into Crews, making your job even easier. You can also photocopy the registration form in the Ultimate Director Go-To Guide<\/a>. Insert copies in your church bulletins, distribute copies in Sunday school classes, and keep a supply in your church office. Preregistration saves time and makes your first day more manageable. The more registrations you can get in advance, the better.<\/li>\n
  2. Promote Your VBS Registration
    \n<\/strong>To stir kids\u2019 (and parents\u2019) excitement in preregistration show the \u201cA Day At\u201d clip from the     Ultimate Director Go-To Recruiting & Training DVD<\/a> in your church worship service and Sunday school sessions. Create an eye-catching display<\/a> with some thematic d\u00e9cor. Each time someone preregisters, add another decoration to your display!
    \nFor those outside the church, be sure to put up an     outdoor banner<\/a> and have your registration website or phone number on it. A banner or big sign is one of the best promotional things you can do.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Ready, Set, Register!
      \n<\/strong>Have two tables set up, one for preregistered check-in and one for walk-in registration. Have blank registration forms for walk-ins. If you use       VBS P.R.O.\u2122<\/sup><\/a> and have online access, have pre-registered kids check right in on the computer. Make sure you have plenty of volunteers, especially on day one.
      \nAnother good idea is to have printed lists of your pre-registrants just in case you have network or computer problems. The lists will let you check people in manually and still keep things moving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      With proper planning, registration can be a smooth success. Do you have other questions about VBS registration? Please let us know in the comments below. We\u2019d love to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      We know VBS is a great opportunity to invite new families to your church. For many parents, the registration process may be the only time they interact with your church. That\u2019s why a smooth and efficient registration system is so important! Have a Pre-registration System Encourage parents from your church to pre-register their children and their children\u2019s friends. The VBS […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":238,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vbs"],"yoast_head":"\nVBS Registration: 3 Easy Tips for Avoiding the Crazy Traffic Jam - Group Children's Ministry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We know VBS is a great opportunity to invite new families to your church. 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