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 Hope Ames VBS, you can expect hilarious skits, fun music, engaging Bible stories, awesome crafts, great snacks and more!
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July 22-26
Join us for Session 1 of VBS!
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(age 3 – grade 6*)
*denotes fall 2024 age group/grade
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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.
![VBS 2024 Web Design Shirt](https://ames.lutheranchurchofhope.org/app/uploads/sites/7/2024/03/VBS-2024-Web-Design-Shirt.png)
T-Shirt Pickup
Come pick up your child’s VBS T-shirt!
Sunday, July 14 before and after services at Ames Auditorium
Sunday, July 21 before and after services at Ames Auditorium
At volunteer training; dates coming soon.
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to help out with the most fun summer event of the year?! Look no further! Whether you want to help lead a group as a shepherd or junior shepherd, help 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 are students going into grades 7-12.
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Sign Up to Donate to VBS!
Help make Vacation Bible School magical by donating snacks and supplies, or even by loaning requested items! To donate, sign up here!
![VBS 2024 Web Design Component Moose](https://ames.lutheranchurchofhope.org/app/uploads/sites/7/2024/03/VBS-2024-Web-Design-Component-Moose.png)
Questions about VBS?
If you have registration questions or would like more information about VBS, please email [email protected] or call 515-706-7550.
Join the Fun!
All Hope VBS Locations
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Hope West Des Moines VBS
Session 1: July 15-19, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (age 4 – grade 6)
Session 2: July 22-26, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (age 4 – grade 6)
Session 3: July 22-26, 6:00-8:00 pm (age 3 – grade 6)
![VBS 2024 Campus Headers Ames](https://lutheranchurchofhope.org/app/uploads/2024/03/VBS-2024-Campus-Headers-Ames.png)
Hope Ames VBS
Session 1: July 22-26, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (age 3 – grade 6)
![VBS 2024 Campus Headers Ankeny](https://lutheranchurchofhope.org/app/uploads/2024/03/VBS-2024-Campus-Headers-Ankeny.png)
Hope Ankeny VBS
Session 1: July 15-19, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (age 4 – grade 5)
Session 2: July 15-19, 6:00-8:00 pm (age 3 – grade 5)
Session 3: July 22-26, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (age 4 – grade 5)
![VBS 2024 Campus Headers Elim](https://lutheranchurchofhope.org/app/uploads/2024/03/VBS-2024-Campus-Headers-Elim.png)
Hope+Elim VBS
Session 1: July 15-19, 6:00-8:00 pm (age 3 – grade 6)
![VBS 2024 Campus Headers Grimes](https://lutheranchurchofhope.org/app/uploads/2024/03/VBS-2024-Campus-Headers-Grimes.png)
Hope Grimes VBS
Session 1: July 15-19, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (age 4 – grade 5)
Session 2: July 15-19, 6:00-8:00 pm (age 3 – grade 5)
![VBS 2024 Campus Headers Waukee](https://lutheranchurchofhope.org/app/uploads/2024/03/VBS-2024-Campus-Headers-Waukee.png)
Hope Waukee VBS
Session 1: July 22-26, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (age 4 – grade 5)
Session 2: July 22-26, 6:00-8:00 pm (age 3 – grade 5)