Vacation Bible Schools for West Michigan Kids
Grand Rapids summer fun is everywhere – including many local churches who love opening their doors to kids in their community with activities, games, songs and smiles every year for Vacation Bible School.
Vacation Bible Schools are one of many types of Grand Rapids summer camps. You don’t have to attend any church to participate in VBS, and most of them are free.
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Grand Rapids VBS List
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Westview CRC - Monumental VBS
VBS in Grand Rapids
Join us for a Monumental VBS, June 13-16 from 6:00 -8:00 pm where we will celebrate God’s GREATNESS!
Through Bible stories, skits, music, crafts and snacks at the Oasis Station we will see God’s Greatness.
Kids from kindergarten-5th grade are invited to 4 nights of FUN.
Through Bible stories, skits, music, crafts and snacks at the Oasis Station we will see God’s Greatness.
Kids from kindergarten-5th grade are invited to 4 nights of FUN.
VBS Registration
Hudsonville Reformed Church VBS: Backstage With the Bible
VBS in Hudsonville
We're ready to go 'Backstage With the Bible' and it's going to awesome! Join us for Bible Stories, crafts, singing, games, snacks and an opportunity to give.
High Pointe Community Church VBS - Making Waves
VBS in Byron Center
June 13 - 16, 2022
In this wet and wild VBS, kids will learn that what you do today can change the world around you. When you put your trust in Jesus, you can "make waves" because of His Spirit living inside you.
Through 4 days of wonderful worship, creative crafts, missions moments, and God's word, we'll help kids understand how they can share God's love with the people around them.
Fee $15 for first child, $10 for 2nd and 3rd child, $5 for 4th child
$5 preschool age.
In this wet and wild VBS, kids will learn that what you do today can change the world around you. When you put your trust in Jesus, you can "make waves" because of His Spirit living inside you.
Through 4 days of wonderful worship, creative crafts, missions moments, and God's word, we'll help kids understand how they can share God's love with the people around them.
Fee $15 for first child, $10 for 2nd and 3rd child, $5 for 4th child
$5 preschool age.
VBS Registration
Living Water CRC
VBS in Grand Rapids
Celebrate together that we are children of God!
-Programming is designed for children 4 years old-5th grade
-Nursery is available for kids 0-3
-Programming is designed for children 4 years old-5th grade
-Nursery is available for kids 0-3
VBS Registration
St. Robert's Church - Monumental
VBS in Ada
MONUMENTAL VBS is a fun 4 day camp, morning only, where you can enjoy singing and dancing, crafts, games, snack/cinema and Bible adventures.
Kick off your summer by making new friends or hanging out with existing ones and celebrating God's greatness together!
Kick off your summer by making new friends or hanging out with existing ones and celebrating God's greatness together!
Aldersgate UMC: Discovery on Adventure Island
VBS in Grand Rapids
Aldersgate UMC invites all children preschool through entering 6th grade to join in fun Christian learning, FREE for up to 40 registrants.
As our kids go on an exciting island adventure, there will be plenty of great music, crafts, science activities, and snacks.
Our Pathfinders will explore what it means to Love on all creation, Trust by answering God's call, show Faith by acting on who God is, share Joy when we share God's light together, and have Hope and share Jesus' good news with others.
(Please arrive by 8:40 Monday morning.)
As our kids go on an exciting island adventure, there will be plenty of great music, crafts, science activities, and snacks.
Our Pathfinders will explore what it means to Love on all creation, Trust by answering God's call, show Faith by acting on who God is, share Joy when we share God's light together, and have Hope and share Jesus' good news with others.
(Please arrive by 8:40 Monday morning.)
Lakeside VBS 2022 - Monumental
VBS in Alto
At Monumental, kids explore the sunbaked Southwestern desert as they dig into God’s great love!
Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, and test out Sciency-Fun crafts.
Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.
Each day concludes with a Canyon Closing that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for this special time at 11:20 am.
We will have a special closing on Friday with a slide show and an ice cream social.
Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, and test out Sciency-Fun crafts.
Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.
Each day concludes with a Canyon Closing that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for this special time at 11:20 am.
We will have a special closing on Friday with a slide show and an ice cream social.
VBS Registration
Trinity Lutheran Church: Monumental VBS
VBS in Grand Rapids
June 20-23, 9 AM - 12 PM.
At Monumental VBS kids celebrate God’s greatness!
Monumental is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch!
Sciency-fun gizmos, team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God Sightings.
Register your children for this life-changing adventure!
At Monumental VBS kids celebrate God’s greatness!
Monumental is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch!
Sciency-fun gizmos, team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God Sightings.
Register your children for this life-changing adventure!
VBS Registration
Fellowship Reformed Church VBS: Zoomerang
VBS in Hudsonville
We present the Gospel in a uniquely themed, fun, high energy, atmosphere. We keep moving through many different activities such as music, crafts, games, drama, and Bible-building skills, reinforcing the Bible point for the day in many different ways.
VBS Registration
TREASURED: Priceless to God (Belmont Baptist)
VBS in Belmont
Join us for fun, fellowship, and learning about Jesus! What an adventure: see puppets, play games, learn verses, and create in nature!
Belmont Baptist and Revelation Pointe invite you to enjoy Bible learning in our safe and encouraging atmosphere. We offer a special Junior High Club for 6-8th graders at the same time.
Kick off Carnival on Saturday, June 18 from 11-1. Come for a Bounce House, dunk tank, popcorn, snow cones, and more! Hope to see you there!
Belmont Baptist and Revelation Pointe invite you to enjoy Bible learning in our safe and encouraging atmosphere. We offer a special Junior High Club for 6-8th graders at the same time.
Kick off Carnival on Saturday, June 18 from 11-1. Come for a Bounce House, dunk tank, popcorn, snow cones, and more! Hope to see you there!
VBS Registration
Martin Reformed Church - Lava Lava Luau VBS
VBS in Martin
Join us for a great week of tropical fun as MRC presents Lava Lava Luau.
Come enjoy songs, games, snacks, Bible stories, crafts, and science experiments. Learn about God's love while having a great time. VBS is free and open to all kids 4 years old - 6th grade (grade going into in the fall). Save time and register online. We can't wait to see you there!!
Come enjoy songs, games, snacks, Bible stories, crafts, and science experiments. Learn about God's love while having a great time. VBS is free and open to all kids 4 years old - 6th grade (grade going into in the fall). Save time and register online. We can't wait to see you there!!
VBS Registration
Fairway CRC-God at Work
VBS in Jenison
Join us for VBS where we learn about 'God at Work'. Thursday is a community night with activities and dinner starting at 6 p.m. We'd love to see you there!
VBS Registration
Kids' Camp: Incredible Me @ Hillside Community Church
VBS in Grand Rapids
God has a plan and purpose for your life!
At Kids Camp you will hear Bible stories, sing songs of praise and choose your own adventure to reinforce our theme "Incredible Me".
June 20–23, 2022
SELECTIONS
American Sign Language
Art Class
Backyard Adventure Crafts
Basketball
Beginner Sewing Class
Cake Decorating
Canvas Art & Card Making
Cheer
Contemporary Dance
Cooking
Drama
Craft Class
Outdoor Games
Photography
Inclusive VBS Opportunity for Kids with Needs K-4th Grades
At Kids Camp you will hear Bible stories, sing songs of praise and choose your own adventure to reinforce our theme "Incredible Me".
June 20–23, 2022
SELECTIONS
American Sign Language
Art Class
Backyard Adventure Crafts
Basketball
Beginner Sewing Class
Cake Decorating
Canvas Art & Card Making
Cheer
Contemporary Dance
Cooking
Drama
Craft Class
Outdoor Games
Photography
Inclusive VBS Opportunity for Kids with Needs K-4th Grades
VBS Registration
Thornapple Covenant Church VBS: Rocky Railway
VBS in Grand Rapids
Registration opens May 1, 2022.
VBS Registration
Ridge Point Community Church: Ridge Kids VBS
VBS in Holland
For kids K-4th grade.
Join us for live worship band, creative storytelling, crafts, and activities all held in the great outdoors!
A VBS Family Celebration will be held on Sunday, July 17 at 10 AM with our Outdoor Service.
Join us for live worship band, creative storytelling, crafts, and activities all held in the great outdoors!
A VBS Family Celebration will be held on Sunday, July 17 at 10 AM with our Outdoor Service.
VBS Registration
Overisel Reformed Church VBS: Monumental
VBS in Holland
Go off-road for a monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest. By exploring God's awesomeness, kids form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead.
VBS Registration
East Church Kids Summer Arts Camp
VBS in Grand Rapids
Campers (ages 5-12) will learn and experience God's creation of the world through music, drama and dance.
Final presentation on Sun, 7/17, at 10:30am. All sessions held at East Congregational UCC, 1005 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids.
Final presentation on Sun, 7/17, at 10:30am. All sessions held at East Congregational UCC, 1005 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids.
VBS Registration
Discover on Adventure Island! (Redeemer OPC)
VBS in Ada
COME JOIN US
for Vacation Bible School this summer!
Learn about God’s Great Light each day through Bible stories, crafts, music, games, & even snacks!
Date: July 11-15, 2022
Time: 9:00-11:45 am
Place: Redeemer OPC (8605 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301)
Ages: 5 yrs - entering 5th grade in the fall
for Vacation Bible School this summer!
Learn about God’s Great Light each day through Bible stories, crafts, music, games, & even snacks!
Date: July 11-15, 2022
Time: 9:00-11:45 am
Place: Redeemer OPC (8605 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301)
Ages: 5 yrs - entering 5th grade in the fall
VBS Registration
St. John's Vacation Bible School
VBS in Grand Rapids
St. John's Vacation Bible School
July 25-29 6:00-8:00pm
Outside at the church (under tents)
"This Little Light of Mine" theme with crafts, songs, stories, and much more
Suitable for children ages 3-13. All are welcome!
July 25-29 6:00-8:00pm
Outside at the church (under tents)
"This Little Light of Mine" theme with crafts, songs, stories, and much more
Suitable for children ages 3-13. All are welcome!
VBS Registration
NORB-E (Rockford United Methodist)
VBS in Rockford
NORB-E is our Non-Organic Robot Buddy (Explorer Class) who will be guiding us on an out-of-this-world mission to discover God's Glory!
While on this mission, we'll be playing exciting games, making fun crafts, singing catchy songs, and learning more about who God is and what He's all about.
We'll need to keep our wits about us though, because a rogue space cat named Captain Crank, and his minion Gary, will be out to put a stop to our mission!
Check-in starts at 8:30am daily and we ask that every child be potty trained. Thank you!
While on this mission, we'll be playing exciting games, making fun crafts, singing catchy songs, and learning more about who God is and what He's all about.
We'll need to keep our wits about us though, because a rogue space cat named Captain Crank, and his minion Gary, will be out to put a stop to our mission!
Check-in starts at 8:30am daily and we ask that every child be potty trained. Thank you!
VBS Registration
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When will the VBS schedule for summer 2018 posted?
The first weekend of June! 🙂
Reply to Jess, yes Macedonia is for everyone & all ages for VBS
Macedonia