Nikki Wagner, 5, thinks she knows the answer to teacher Cindy Miller’s question. Patrick Hurley (left), 5, and Aaron Knotts, 4, go through the motions of one of the songs they learned at Vacation Bible School last week. Above:  Eighteen-month-old David Bair looks for his sister in the multi-purpose room during the finale July 16.

There were tree frogs, monkeys, chameleons and geckos. They were joined by hummingbirds, ants and butterflies in a variety of colors.

They all descended on the West Point Elementary School July 12-16 as more than 200 children ages 4 to 12 and more than 75 volunteers came together for the annual Vacation Bible School. The weeklong event, which was held at the West Point Elementary School, featured a curriculum designed to entertain and educate.

Each day carried a different theme — trust, love, prayer, Jesus and life — which was entwined into the daily schedule of events.

According to Julia Pfaff, one of the key organizers, the curriculum selected was easy to adapt to the needs of the group.

Logan Tackett, 4, waits for the other children to get their snacks before he starts to eat his.

Julia McPeak, 13, and Lexi Starkel, 3, take part in the annual Vacation Bible School

"In years past, there were set guidelines for each grade level. This year we only had to prepare for two groups - - preschoolers in one and everyone else in the other," she explained.  A typical day included crafts, Bible exploration, snacks, jungle gym games and a movie.

"The feedback I’ve received has been nothing but positive," said Pfaff.

Col. Scott McChrystal, USMA staff chaplain, said, "VBS comes at a crossroads time in our community — a time when people are leaving and new people are coming in — and we manage to capture both audiences. It is a very positive thing for this community."

He also explained that this is the first time the Catholic and Protestant organizations came together in every aspect to ensure the success of the event.

"This year set the standard for Vacation Bible School’s to come," McChrystal said.