Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School at Hope Ames
Vacation Bible School is the “can’t-miss” event of the summer for kids age 3 – grade 6 and volunteers! At VBS, you can expect hilarious skits, fun music, engaging Bible stories, awesome crafts, great snacks and more!
July 21-25
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(age 3 – grade 6*)
*denotes fall 2025 age group/grade
(3 by Sept. 15th & Potty trained)
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.
T-Shirt Pickup
- 7/13 and 7/20 at service at the Ames City Auditorium
- 7/14-7/17 at the Link (3329 Lincoln Way) from 8:30am – 4:00pm
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!
Adult volunteers must be 18 years and older.
Junior volunteers is for students going into grades 7-12.
VBS Supplies Donations
It requires a lot of supplies to have an awesome VBS!
If you would like to contribute by donating or lending us supplies, please sign up below.
If you have registration questions or would like more information about VBS, please email [email protected] or call 515-706-7550.
All Hope VBS Locations
Hope West Des Moines VBS
Hope Ames VBS
Hope Ankeny VBS
Hope+Elim VBS
Hope Grimes VBS
Hope Iowa City VBS
