Orthodox Vacation Bible School (OVBS) is an educational outreach program under the Sunday School Association of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. This ministry provides opportunities for our young people (particularly, Sunday school children) to grow closer to Christ and His Church in a fun-filled learning environment. Orthodox Vacation Bible School provides our younger generation with an opportunity to learn more about the basic tenets of the Orthodox faith through participation in a fun and interactive program that takes place over a series of days. OVBS focuses on deepening the knowledge and experience of the Orthodox faithful and embraces the teachings and traditions of Orthodox Christianity. Also, the OVBS curriculum will attempt to teach and engage participants in the following areas: classroom lessons & discussions, memory verses from Bible, Orthodox tradition – especially prayers, songs and hymns (liturgical & non-liturgical), Orthodox worship, activities, arts & crafts, recreation, and more.