Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School at Hope Grimes

Vacation Bible School is the “can’t-miss” event of the summer for kids age 3 – grade 5 and volunteers! At VBS, you can expect hilarious skits, fun music, engaging Bible stories, awesome crafts, great snacks and more!

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July 14-18

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(age 4 – grade 5*)

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July 14-18

6:00-8:00 pm
(age 3 – grade 5*)

*denotes fall 2025 age group/grade

Registration Cost

$15 per child through June 15; $20 per child after June 15. A VBS T-shirt is included with registration. If registering after June 15, T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed.

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T-Shirt Pickup

July 5 & 6, before and after worship

Tuesday, July 8, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm

Wednesday, July 9, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Thursday, July 10, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm

July 12 & 13, before and after worship

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to help out with the most fun summer event of the year?! Look no further! Whether you’re wanting to help lead a group as a Shepherd or Jr. Shepherd, support a student with special needs, assist with crafts, distribute T-shirts, lead kids in music, or even help provide a safe environment for everyone, we’ve got a volunteer opportunity for you!

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Adult volunteers must be 18 years and older.

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Junior volunteers is for students going into grades 6-12.


Snack Donations

Each day of VBS we provide a snack for the kiddos to enjoy! With around 800 children coming to Hope Grimes for VBS this summer, we need a lot of snacks for all to enjoy! If you’d like to donate for snack at VBS this year, here’s what we need:

  • Cheezits
  • Goldfish
  • Fruit Snacks
  • Freezee Pops
  • Pretzel Sticks

All of these can be purchased on Amazon, using our Amazon Wishlist and will be delivered directly to our building if that’s what you choose to do. All purchased snacks can be delivered directly to Hope Grimes (1335 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd) or dropped off in the office during our office hours. Thank you for the ways that you are serving the kiddos at VBS this summer!

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If you have registration questions or would like more information about VBS, please email  [email protected] or call 515-259-9495.

All Hope VBS Locations

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