2023 Vacation Bible School (VBS) Roundup for Kalamazoo

VBS Vacation Bible School

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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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.

KZOOKids.com provides this information as a general service to the community. Decisions on participation in any religious-based program are, as always, based on a personal / family decision.

VBS in Kalamazoo


Agape Christian Church - Stellar VBS 2023

609 Cherokee St Kalamazoo, MI 49006 - (269) 385-5772

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
We're getting ready to launch our kids on a cosmic adventure!

At Stellar VBS, kids will discover what it means to shine Jesus' light in everyday life. Stellar is filled with awesome Bible-learning, Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team-building games, unforgettable music, and tasty treats that help faith overflow into real life.

June 19–22, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

AGES: Preschool, Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: June 19 to 23

VBS in Portage


Berean Baptist Church- Stompers and Chompers 2023 (Wait list only)

7813 S 12th Street Portage, MI 49024 - (269) 375-0244

office@berean-mi.org


VBS Program Details:
2023 Update: ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ACTION DAY CAMP 2023 IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY-THURSDAY, 9AM – 4PM, TO BE PUT ON A WAIT LIST.

Action Day Camp 2023: “Stompers & Chompers”
July 10-14, 2023

Bible Lessons, Songs, Crafts, Games, Carnival Day + Fun Trips!

Registration will open April 1, 2023

Action Day Camp is an exciting week for children!

Hosted by Berean Baptist Church, ADC is a week-long day camp packed with FUN – games, crafts, friends, Fun Trips, Carnival day!

ADC is a week full of the LOVE of JESUS – we start every morning with songs, skits, verses, and Bible stories to teach children the truth of John 3:16, that God loves the whole world, and Jesus died for the whole world.

AGES: Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: July 10 to 14

VBS in Kalamazoo


Calvary Bible Church- VBS 2023

855 S Drake Rd Kalamazoo, MI 49009 -


VBS Program Details:
VBS 2023 is scheduled for July 10-14, 2023

AGES: Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: July 10 to 14

VBS in Portage


Cherry Creek Community Church - Stellar VBS 2023

10641 Shaver Rd Portage, MI 49024 - (269) 327-9090


VBS Program Details:
Join us for Cherry Creek Community Church's 2023 Vacation Bible School-Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light! Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.

Our VBS is open to students entering K to 6th grade.
There will be daily opportunities for children to explore Jesus’s light through meaningful worship, fun games, engaging STEM activities, and exciting biblical truths. Snacks will also be provided.

AGES: Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: June 19 to 23

Register By: 06/16/2023

VBS in Schoolcraft


Connections Community Church- Ready, Set, Move! 2023

11500 N US Hwy 131 Schoolcraft, MI 49087 -

tjudy@my3c.org

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
Ready set move! Faith is a journey, how do we know where to go? And what to do along the way? Buckle up!

As we learn what it means to follow Jesus! Do what Jesus says! Believe who Jesus is! Love who Jesus loves! Share what Jesus did! And Go where Jesus leads! Join us on the journey full of fun, games and amazing worship and incredible truths from the Bible. It’s time for Ready Set Move! Follow Jesus here, there and everywhere!

VBS Schedule:
6:00 pm Doors open for Registration
6:15 pm Auditorium doors and Preshow starts
6:30 pm VBS begins.
8:25 pm kids will be returning to Auditorium and will not be able to be picked up until Leader is able to check them out and verify your pickup.
8:30 pm Student checkout.

Preschool - 4th grade
Preschoolers must be potty trained. 5th grade and up can volunteer.

AGES: Preschool, Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: July 10 to 14

VBS in Kalamazoo


Gift of Grace Montessori - VBS 2023

6339 Atlantic Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49009 -


VBS Program Details:
Summer is a time for kids to relax and have fun, but it can also be a great time for them to learn new things and make new friends. Our 'vacation bible school' camps are the perfect place for your kids to do just that. A key feature of our camps are that they are small, which allows for a more personal experience.

Each camp is specifically curated and designed with kids in mind. They will love them and you will be secure knowing your child is being captivated by a joyful, faith-filled learning adventure.

To sign-up, please email: giftofgracemontessori@gmail.com

Ages 4-9

AGES: Preschool, Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: June 26 to 30, July 17 to 23, Aug 14 to 18

VBS in Portage


New Apostolic Church - Stellar VBS 2023

3600 W Milham Ave Portage, MI 49024 - (269) 655-5860

michellewanders04@gmail.com

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
Stellar - Shine Jesus' Light
July 24 - 28
VBS Program from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Graduation and Picnic July 30 at 10:30am

Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.

Kids that have completed Preschool-8th Grade
All kids MUST be fully potty trained!

AGES: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

2023 Scheduled Week: July 24 to 28

VBS in Kalamazoo


North Park Reformed Church & The Living Well Church - Twists and Turns VBS 2023

1316 Barney Rd Kalamazoo, MI 49004 - (269) 345-6718

Office@northparkrc.org

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, and level up! You'll need to bring your A-game for this VBS.

The Living Well and North Park Churches are teaming up to bring you Twists & Turns VBS. Twists & Turns is a celebration of games of all kinds. From classic tabletop games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through the twists and turns of their lives.

They will learn that even when they make a mistake it's never a "game over."

VBS program is from 9:00am - 11:30am

AGES: Preschool, Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: June 19 to 23

VBS in Kalamazoo


Oakwood Bible Church- Keepers of the Kingdom 2023

4100 Oakland Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49008 - (269) 348-2835

Kids@oakwoodbible.org


VBS Program Details:
We are engaged in an epic battle for the hearts and minds of our youth. Every day, they're bombarded with lies about who they are, who their Creator is, and where their salvation comes from. Thankfully, God has given his children armor to wear in this battle between truth and lies, light and darkness, good and evil.

With this VBS, your kids will learn how they can be part of God's kingdom through salvation in his Son and will be equipped with the armor of God to become Keepers of the Kingdom who stand strong in today's battle for truth.

AGES: Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: July 24 to 28

VBS in Portage


Portage Chapel Hill - Beginners VBS 2023

7028 Oakland Dr Portage, MI 49024 - (269) 327-6643

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
Join us for Compassion Camp Vacation Bible School 2023. Changing the World with Lovingkindness.

Beginners Vacation Bible School is for kids entering Preschool - Kindergarten. Portage Chapel Hill and Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool invites all kids Compassion Camp! This camp is designed for pre-readers and kids just beginning their faith journey. Kids can expect a lot of music, movement, games, and fun.

Snacks will be provided - please indicate on your registration if your child has any allergies. Please bring a water bottle and a back-up set of clothes. Bring a swimsuit on Wednesday!

Beginners VBS program runs June 26 -29 from 10:00am - Noon. Potty trained preferred, but pull-ups are okay if needed.

AGES: Preschool

2023 Scheduled Week: June 26 to 30

VBS in Portage


Portage Chapel Hill - Compassion Camp 2023

7028 Oakland Dr Portage, MI 49024 - (269) 327-6643

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
Join us for Compassion Camp Vacation Bible School 2023. Changing the World with Lovingkindness.

Vacation Bible School is for kids entering grades 1 -6 to attend Compassion Camp. Kids will enjoy songs, crafts, snacks, stories, games, and fun.

VBS program runs July 10 - 13 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

AGES: Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: July 10 to 14

VBS in Three Rivers


Riverside Church - Ready, Set, Move! 2023

207 E Michigan Ave Three Rivers, MI 49093 - (269) 273-8723

jholmes@riverside-church.com

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
Kids will move to follow Jesus here, there, and everywhere with this engaging, hands-on summer program! Through fun activities, engaging lessons, and God’s Word, we’ll help kids understand how they can share God’s love with the people around them.

Ready, Set, Move will inspire kids to:

DO What He Says
BELIEVE Who He Is
LOVE Who He Loves
SHARE What He Did
GO Where He Leads
We will be hosting a parent night on the 13th! The whole family is invited to join us for a time of faith, family and fun!

Ages: Kindergarten through 5th grade
Dates: July 10th - 13th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Riverside Church

AGES: Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: July 10 to 14

VBS in Kalamazoo


Southridge Church - VBS 2023

6726 Texas Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49009 - (269) 353-2700


VBS Program Details:
Please mark your calendars for our Vacation Bible School events we are having this year!

2023 Scheduled Week:

VBS in Portage


St. Catherine of Siena- Stellar VBS 2023

1150 W Centre Ave Portage, MI 49024 - (269) 327-5165

cff@stcatherinesiena.org

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
Monday - Friday, July 17-21, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration opens in March 2023

This year's theme is Stellar - Shine Jesus' Light. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this world adventure that's light years of faith building fun. Sing and play Blastoff, experience Bible stories with all five senses, explore Imagination Station and make authentic and surprising discoveries, and so much more.

Interested in volunteering? Contact faith@stcatherinesiena.org

AGES: Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: July 17 to 23

VBS in Battle Creek


St. Mark- Stellar VBS 2023

114 East Minges Rd Battle Creek, MI 49015 -

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
Send your kids on an out-of-this-world adventure! At Stellar VBS, kids discover how they can shine Jesus’ love and hope in everyday life! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, and test out fun gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long.

Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and sturdy shoes.

Stellar VBS
June 26th - 30th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4 years - 4th grade

AGES: Preschool, Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: June 26 to 30

VBS in Portage


St. Michael Lutheran Church - Zoomerang 2023

7211 Oakland Dr Portage, MI 49024 - (269) 327-7832

✅ VBS REGISTRATION


VBS Program Details:
G'day mate!

Are you ready to for the trip of a lifetime as we zoom off to the Land Down Under? Be prepared to experience the jaw-dropping beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, the arid temperature of outback afternoons, the architectural marvels of Autstralia's modern cities, and the fascinating eucalypt forest, home of the koalas.

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 2023 adventure!

At Zoomerang, kids will marvel at the unforgettable wildlife, culture and beautify of Australia while exploring the wonder and value of life, from the lives of preborn babies to eternal life in the kingdom of God.

Our theme is "Returning to the Value of Life". This opportunity to share with the many families of our church, school, preschool and daycare programs, also gives us a great way to connect within our community friends.

VBS Program runs 9 AM- Noon, July 24 - July 28, 2023

AGES: Preschool, Grades K-5

2023 Scheduled Week: July 24 to 28



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