Answers Center - Ark Encounter
Grab your binoculars, lather on your sunscreen, and secure your life vest! The Great Jungle Journey is about to begin! Before you embark on your epic cruise from Genesis to Revelation, you’ll want to equip your team so they can, in turn, equip your travelers for life. Make plans now to attend the 2024 Answers VBS Showcase on January 26 and 27, 2024.
Thursday, January 25, is a bonus day! Arrive a day early and tour either the Creation Museum or the Ark Encounter. Admission to both attractions is included with your registration—you can visit as often as you want from January 25–27 (note that both attractions are closed on Sunday through Tuesday during January).
On Friday, January 26, you will experience world-class teaching on the 7 C’s of History that will equip you to answer the questions your kids are asking.
On Saturday, January 27, you’ll sample snacks, watch demonstrations of the crafts and science experiments, gain an overview of the Bible lesson time, enjoy a snippet of the daily drama, hear decorating tips and tricks, engage with the Jungle Journey kit and product line, and more.
Registration includes:
Space is limited. Registration closes January 10, 2024. Swing into fun with The Great Jungle Journey, January 26–27!
Register online to ensure your place at this conference!
Bonus day includes free admission to both attractions!
Price: $99
Pay only $99 for a three day experience (worth $310)!
Speaker, Author, and Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis
Molecular Geneticist and Science Educator
Engineer and author of The Tower of Babel
Former public school teacher, worldwide speaker, and author of Quick Answers to Tough Questions
Author and Content Manager for the Ark Encounter
Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, January 26 | ||
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9:00 a.m. | Animal Encounter| Jungle Animals | |
9:45 a.m. | Bryan Osborne | The Seven C’s of History | |
11:00 a.m. | Ken Ham | Death, Suffering, and a Loving God? | |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
1:10 p.m. | Bodie Hodge | Noah’s Ark and the Flood: Answering the Questions | |
2:20 p.m. | Dr. Georgia Purdom | Only One Race: The Biblical Answer to Racism | |
3:30 p.m. | Dr. Tim Chaffey | The Importance of the Resurrection (Christ, Cross, Consummation) | |
Saturday, January 27 | ||
8:00 a.m. | Parking Lot Opens | |
9:00 a.m. | Main Auditorium (Everyone Together): Welcome / Overview of Jungle Journey | |
10:10 a.m. | Main Auditorium: Bible Lesson Overview Area A: Science Experiments / Crafts Area B: Tips for First-Time Answers VBS Directors Area C: Make-and-Take Decorations (Painting Cardboard 2.0) |
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11:10 a.m. | Main Auditorium: Open for Lunch Area A: Director Get-Together—Medium (101–299 Kids) Area B: Director Get-Together—Small (0–100 Kids) Area C: Director Get-Together—Large (300 Kids or More) |
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12:10 p.m. | Main Auditorium: Drama Overview Area A: Games / Snacks Area B: Memory Verse Overview / Music Area C: Toddler and Pre-Primary Crafts and Games |
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1:10 p.m. | Main Auditorium: Jungle Journey Decoration Tips and Tricks Area A: Get the Word Out About Your VBS! Area B: Planning Your Assembly Time Area C: Digital Pro Overview |
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2:10 p.m. | Main Auditorium: The 7 C’s of Training Your Volunteers Area A: Hosting a Sensory-Friendly VBS Area B: Meet the Children’s Hunger Fund Team Area C: Jungle Journey Set Design |
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3:10 p.m. | Main Auditorium: Seeds Family Worship Area A: VBS Tips and Tricks Area B: Answers Bible Curriculum Overview Area C: Make-and-Take Decorations (Flowers and Vines) |
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4:10 p.m. | Main Auditorium (Everyone Together): Final Thoughts and Prayer | |
4:30 p.m. | Buses Leave for the Parking Lot |
Hotel: Book your accommodations here: https://hotels.arkencounter.com/.
For those flying, the nearest airport is CVG (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky).
Food Options:
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