Vacation Bible School for Kids in SW Michigan
On the lookout for a fun camp option for your children this summer?
Vacation Bible School events are one option for summer camp for kids to have a blast dancing, singing, crafting and meeting new friends.
Consider adding a VBS session to your summer activities list in the sunny days ahead and register soon! Most churches open registration in April and May.
What is VBS?
“VBS” stands for “Vacation Bible School.” Local churches offer VBS programming during the summer, like a day camp for kids.
Programming is generally driven by an annual theme from a VBS starter kit. It’s common to see several churches select the same theme for the summer.
Most programs are offered for elementary school aged kids (K-5), although some include older or younger children as well.
Vacation Bible School Intel
• Duration: Typically 3-5 days
• Ages: vary by church; most are K-5
• Cost: many programs are free or have a nominal fee
• Registration: Many offer online registration; verify the sign-up deadline
• Volunteers: Many programs seek both kids and adults to volunteer during VBS
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VBS Listings
Kalamazoo Vacation Bible Schools
VBS programs listed are open to the public, regardless of religious denomination.
Make sure to visit the hosting church’s website for contact information, registration deadlines, cost, directions and other information.
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VBS Program Details:
Online registration for Action Day Camp 2024 will open on April 1, 2024
Save the date: “WildLive: Showcasing Christ’s Character” (July 15-19, 2024)
Bible lessons, songs, crafts, games, Carnival Day, Fun Trips!
AGES
Children who have completed Kindergarten and have not entered grade 6 may attend.
SCHEDULE
Action Day Camp meets Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ADC is a great opportunity for children to receive the benefits of a traditional Vacation Bible School, as well as experience the fun of a camp, while not having to stay overnight. We would love to see your camper join the fun this summer!
FEES
The cost for the week is $98.00. A $25 DEPOSIT is required to ensure your child is registered. This price includes all camp activities and trips, supplies, official Action Day Camp T-shirt, the cook-out on Monday, crafts, snacks, and prizes for everyone who participates.
Online registration for Action Day Camp 2024 will open on April 1, 2024
Save the date: “WildLive: Showcasing Christ’s Character” (July 15-19, 2024)
Bible lessons, songs, crafts, games, Carnival Day, Fun Trips!
AGES
Children who have completed Kindergarten and have not entered grade 6 may attend.
SCHEDULE
Action Day Camp meets Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ADC is a great opportunity for children to receive the benefits of a traditional Vacation Bible School, as well as experience the fun of a camp, while not having to stay overnight. We would love to see your camper join the fun this summer!
FEES
The cost for the week is $98.00. A $25 DEPOSIT is required to ensure your child is registered. This price includes all camp activities and trips, supplies, official Action Day Camp T-shirt, the cook-out on Monday, crafts, snacks, and prizes for everyone who participates.
Ages: Grades K-5
2024 Scheduled Week: July 15 to 19
VBS Program Details:
Join us for an exciting week of exploration and fun at Breaker Rock Beach!
Families are invited to join us for FREE dinner from 5:30-6:00 p.m. VBS will follow from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock!
Join us for an exciting week of exploration and fun at Breaker Rock Beach!
Families are invited to join us for FREE dinner from 5:30-6:00 p.m. VBS will follow from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock!
Ages: Preschool, Grades K-5
2024 Scheduled Week: July 15 to 19
VBS Program Details:
You're invited to Start the Party VBS at Centerpoint Church this Summer!
We don't think it's just okay to have, we think it should be a priority. Why do we think that? Because people who follow Jesus have a lot to celebrate! Jesus gives us some amazing reasons to party. Friendship, belonging, forgiveness, life and purpose, to name a few. That's why we believe the Gospel of Jesus is the ultimate good news!
When: July 15th - 19th, 9:00am to Noon
Age: K - 5th Grade (Completed in the 2023 - 2024 school year)
Cost: $30 per child, $70 per family max
You're invited to Start the Party VBS at Centerpoint Church this Summer!
We don't think it's just okay to have, we think it should be a priority. Why do we think that? Because people who follow Jesus have a lot to celebrate! Jesus gives us some amazing reasons to party. Friendship, belonging, forgiveness, life and purpose, to name a few. That's why we believe the Gospel of Jesus is the ultimate good news!
When: July 15th - 19th, 9:00am to Noon
Age: K - 5th Grade (Completed in the 2023 - 2024 school year)
Cost: $30 per child, $70 per family max
Ages: Grades K-5
2024 Scheduled Week: July 15 to 19
Register By: 07/07/2024
VBS Program Details:
Join us for Cherry Creek Community Church's 2024 Vacation Bible School-Scuba: Diving into friendship with God! Kids will dive deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At our Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!
Our VBS is open to students entering K through 6th grade.
There will be daily opportunities for children to explore God's love through meaningful worship, fun games, engaging STEM activities, and exciting biblical truths. Snacks will also be provided (make sure to note any allergies on your child's registration).
Join us for Cherry Creek Community Church's 2024 Vacation Bible School-Scuba: Diving into friendship with God! Kids will dive deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At our Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!
Our VBS is open to students entering K through 6th grade.
There will be daily opportunities for children to explore God's love through meaningful worship, fun games, engaging STEM activities, and exciting biblical truths. Snacks will also be provided (make sure to note any allergies on your child's registration).
Ages: Grades K-5
2024 Scheduled Week: June 24 to 28
Register By: 06/21/2024
VBS Program Details:
This summer, we are inviting kids to get READY, get SET, and MOVE as we jump into what it looks like to follow Jesus here, there, and everywhere! We want to do what Jesus says, believe who Jesus is, love who Jesus loves, share what Jesus did, and go where He leads. We want to MOVE!
We can’t wait to learn more about the lives of Jesus and his disciples, so that we can get ready, get set, and move!
Who: Children entering Kindergarten-6th Grade in the Fall of 2024
When: June 17-20 from 6:30-8:00 PM
What: Each day will follow the general structure below.
6:20 PM- Doors open for Check In
6:30 PM- Whole Group Worship and Bible Message
7:00-8:00 PM- Crafts, Games, Snacks, and More!
8:00- Check out
Cost: Free!
Questions? Email Kristen at ckm@my3c.org
This summer, we are inviting kids to get READY, get SET, and MOVE as we jump into what it looks like to follow Jesus here, there, and everywhere! We want to do what Jesus says, believe who Jesus is, love who Jesus loves, share what Jesus did, and go where He leads. We want to MOVE!
We can’t wait to learn more about the lives of Jesus and his disciples, so that we can get ready, get set, and move!
Who: Children entering Kindergarten-6th Grade in the Fall of 2024
When: June 17-20 from 6:30-8:00 PM
What: Each day will follow the general structure below.
6:20 PM- Doors open for Check In
6:30 PM- Whole Group Worship and Bible Message
7:00-8:00 PM- Crafts, Games, Snacks, and More!
8:00- Check out
Cost: Free!
Questions? Email Kristen at ckm@my3c.org
Ages: Preschool, Grades K-5
2024 Scheduled Week: June 17 to 21
VBS Program Details:
Join us for KINGDOM BUILDER'S CAMP: Reaching children with the Gospel through hands-on building projects!
Kids will grow in Christ as they build items that tie into important Biblical stories- keeping them as a reminder of all they learned.
Bird houses, cars and more!
There will also be Music in Motion- games- outdoor activities- snacks and more! July 22nd-25th, 2024. 9:30am-11:30am. Kids grades K-8th. Thursday evening show for parents & an ice-cream social at 7:00pm.
For questions, please call Faith Chapel at 269-888-3139 or email tonya@faithchapelkalamazoo.org.
Please share with others who may be interested in coming too.
Join us for KINGDOM BUILDER'S CAMP: Reaching children with the Gospel through hands-on building projects!
Kids will grow in Christ as they build items that tie into important Biblical stories- keeping them as a reminder of all they learned.
Bird houses, cars and more!
There will also be Music in Motion- games- outdoor activities- snacks and more! July 22nd-25th, 2024. 9:30am-11:30am. Kids grades K-8th. Thursday evening show for parents & an ice-cream social at 7:00pm.
For questions, please call Faith Chapel at 269-888-3139 or email tonya@faithchapelkalamazoo.org.
Please share with others who may be interested in coming too.
Ages: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
2024 Scheduled Week: July 22 to 26
VBS Program Details:
Vacation Bible School is coming back and all the kids are invited to join us at Camp Firelight!! Even if you already have a home church, we would still LOVE for you to visit ours for the week😍.
At Camp Firelight the children will learn ways that they can put their trust in God when they are afraid, challenged, or called to do God's work and share the Good News of God's love through Jesus Christ. They will explore timeless Bible stories that demonstrate how people trusted God in the face of their own fears and went on to do great things in God's name.
*For questions please contact Heather Makowski (Director of Youth Ministries)*
Vacation Bible School is coming back and all the kids are invited to join us at Camp Firelight!! Even if you already have a home church, we would still LOVE for you to visit ours for the week😍.
At Camp Firelight the children will learn ways that they can put their trust in God when they are afraid, challenged, or called to do God's work and share the Good News of God's love through Jesus Christ. They will explore timeless Bible stories that demonstrate how people trusted God in the face of their own fears and went on to do great things in God's name.
*For questions please contact Heather Makowski (Director of Youth Ministries)*
Ages: Preschool, Grades K-5
2024 Scheduled Week: June 24 to 28
VBS Program Details:
Join us for Compassion Camp Vacation Bible School 2024.
Vacation Bible School is for kids entering grades K - 8 to attend Compassion Camp. Kids will enjoy songs, crafts, snacks, stories, games, and fun.
VBS program runs July 8 - 11 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Join us for Compassion Camp Vacation Bible School 2024.
Vacation Bible School is for kids entering grades K - 8 to attend Compassion Camp. Kids will enjoy songs, crafts, snacks, stories, games, and fun.
VBS program runs July 8 - 11 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Ages: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
2024 Scheduled Week: July 8 to 12
VBS Program Details:
Jesus gives us the most amazing reason to party. That’s why we believe God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus is the best news ever.
Celebrate the good news of Jesus with us this summer, not only for a great week of Summer Blast but also for a celebration that will last all summer long.
Start the Party Summer Blast will teach your kids about:
Friendship
Belonging
Forgiveness
Abundant life
Purpose
We will be hosting a parent night on the 11th! The whole family is invited to join us for a time of faith, family and fun!
Ages: 3 yrs. old (must be potty trained) through graduated 5th graders
Dates: July 8th - 11th
Time: 6 pm-8 pm
Location: Riverside Church
Jesus gives us the most amazing reason to party. That’s why we believe God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus is the best news ever.
Celebrate the good news of Jesus with us this summer, not only for a great week of Summer Blast but also for a celebration that will last all summer long.
Start the Party Summer Blast will teach your kids about:
Friendship
Belonging
Forgiveness
Abundant life
Purpose
We will be hosting a parent night on the 11th! The whole family is invited to join us for a time of faith, family and fun!
Ages: 3 yrs. old (must be potty trained) through graduated 5th graders
Dates: July 8th - 11th
Time: 6 pm-8 pm
Location: Riverside Church
Ages: Preschool, Grades K-5
2024 Scheduled Week: July 8 to 12
VBS Program Details:
Join us for Vacation Bible School (VBS). This year’s theme is SCUBA– Diving into Friendship with God!
Grab your dive buddies for a whale of a good time! At SCUBA, kids plunge into an undersee world brimming with colorful coral, flashy fish and abundant life. Immersed in oceans of fun, kids discover God is a real friend who loves them forever!
Monday - Friday
July 15-19, 2024
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Open to all children entering 4-year-old preschool through 5th grade in the fall.
The cost for this fun filled learning experience is $30 per person or $60 per family (3+ children).
This summer we will take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word of God through songs, recreation, science experiments and bible stories! Daily snacks will be served and each participant will receive a tshirt!
Join us for Vacation Bible School (VBS). This year’s theme is SCUBA– Diving into Friendship with God!
Grab your dive buddies for a whale of a good time! At SCUBA, kids plunge into an undersee world brimming with colorful coral, flashy fish and abundant life. Immersed in oceans of fun, kids discover God is a real friend who loves them forever!
Monday - Friday
July 15-19, 2024
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Open to all children entering 4-year-old preschool through 5th grade in the fall.
The cost for this fun filled learning experience is $30 per person or $60 per family (3+ children).
This summer we will take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word of God through songs, recreation, science experiments and bible stories! Daily snacks will be served and each participant will receive a tshirt!
Ages: Preschool, Grades K-5
2024 Scheduled Week: July 15 to 19
VBS Program Details:
For many years, St. Michael Lutheran Church has been hosting Vacation Bible School for Portage area families. We are excited to welcome your family to our campus and this 2024 adventure!
Excitement and adventure await from the first minute of each day, when kids meet up with their appropriate-age travel groups in the high-energy Jungle Jam Assembly. There will be wacky intros, unexpected adventure, scripture memory and prayer for the journey.
On this epic cruise from Genesis to Revelation, kids will make stops at five ports of call. The Tree-mendous Crafts & Science, Canopy Cafe for Snacks, Rainforest Recreation & Games, and Traveler's Mission Moments will captivate hearts and minds along the way to the Rain or Shine Bible Time, where we visit seven biblical events of history.
For many years, St. Michael Lutheran Church has been hosting Vacation Bible School for Portage area families. We are excited to welcome your family to our campus and this 2024 adventure!
Excitement and adventure await from the first minute of each day, when kids meet up with their appropriate-age travel groups in the high-energy Jungle Jam Assembly. There will be wacky intros, unexpected adventure, scripture memory and prayer for the journey.
On this epic cruise from Genesis to Revelation, kids will make stops at five ports of call. The Tree-mendous Crafts & Science, Canopy Cafe for Snacks, Rainforest Recreation & Games, and Traveler's Mission Moments will captivate hearts and minds along the way to the Rain or Shine Bible Time, where we visit seven biblical events of history.