Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School at Hope Ankeny
Vacation Bible School at Hope Ankeny 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!
July 15-19
Join us for Session 1 of VBS!
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(age 4 – grade 5)
*denotes fall 2024 age group/grade
July 15-19
Join us for Session 2 of VBS!
6:00-8:00 pm
(age 3 – grade 5)
*denotes fall 2024 age group/grade
July 22-26
Join us for Session 3 of VBS!
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(age 4 – grade 5)
*denotes fall 2024 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.
T-Shirt Pickup
Come pick up your child’s VBS T-shirt!
Wednesday, July 10, 1:00-3:00 pm
Thursday, July 11, 1:00-3:00 pm
Friday, July 12, 1:00-3:00 pm
July 13 & 14, before and after worship
Wednesday, July 17, 1:00-3:00 pm
Thursday, July 18, 1:00-3:00 pm
Friday, July 19, 1:00-3:00 pm
July 20 & 21, before and after worship
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in helping out at VBS at Hope Ankeny?! Whether you’re wanting to volunteer to lead a group as a Shepherd or Jr. Shepherd, support a student with special needs, spend time praying over the building, help families get registered, assist with science activities, welcome families as they come in, help with crafts, lead kids in song and dance, or even provide medical care, we’ve got a volunteer opportunity for you! To volunteer before or after VBS with things like supply prep, decorations, T-shirt distribution and more, please sign up here!
Adult volunteers must be 18 years and older.
Junior volunteers is for students going into grades 6-12.
Questions about VBS?
If you have registration questions or would like more information about VBS, please email [email protected] or call 515-964-5586.
Don’t Miss the Fun!
All Hope VBS Locations
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)
Hope Ames VBS
Session 1: July 22-26, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (age 3 – grade 6)
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)
Hope+Elim VBS
Session 1: July 15-19, 6:00-8:00 pm (age 3 – grade 6)
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)
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)