Welcome to VBS at West Shore

What is VBS?

VBS stands for Vacation Bible School! For one week over the summer, the entire church transforms into an awesome adventure with high-energy worship, intriguing skits, life-transforming teaching, crazy group games, impactful mission opportunities, and kid-adored snacks. For boys and girls ages 4 through completed grade 5, this is the place to be that week!

VBS 2026: The King Is Coming

Jesus came 2,000 years ago to establish God’s kingdom among us. He will return soon to finish the work He began. Will you be ready??

August 3-7 (Monday-Friday)
4- & 5-year-olds: 6-8pm
Completed Kindergarten – Completed 5th grade: 6-8:15pm

Register Your Child

 

Will You Help?

The people of God are instrumental in helping children come to know Jesus as He truly is! It takes many volunteers to run VBS, and no matter what your giftings are, there is a place for you.

Register to Serve

Donate Snacks

 Volunteer Portal 

Missions Emphasis

This year we are raising funds so that Tomorrow Clubs International can reach more children with the gospel. Tomorrow Clubs’ mission is to fulfill the Great Commission by helping children learn to follow Jesus. They equip local churches that lack resources or training to establish locally led disciple-making clubs focused on long-term spiritual formation. These leaders run weekly club meetings for children that include biblical teaching, Scripture memorization, and training in life skills using a fun-filled delivery. Our goal is to raise $5,000 so that five weeklong camps can open the door to discipling 500 kids!

Spotify Playlist

FAQ’s

  • I’ve never been to your church before. Where should I go?

    Follow signs to the South entrance. There will be greeters and registration team members at that entrance to welcome you and show you where to go next!

  • What time should I arrive?

    Our registration kiosks in the upstairs lobby will be available beginning at 5:30pm each night. That’s where you’ll stop first to get your child’s daily nametag and your daily pick-up tag. You will need to remain with your children until 5:45pm each night, as that is when their teachers will be ready to receive them. Keep in mind that check-in typically takes longer the first night than the rest of the week!

  • Where do I drop off & pick up my child?

    Drop-off and pick-up of 4- & 5-year-old children will be held in the nursery and preschool lobbies. Drop-off and pick-up of children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade will take place in the Worship Center.

  • Why does the night end earlier for preschool children?

    This gives you the option of getting your younger children home to bed a bit earlier, so they aren’t exhausted by the end of the week! If you’d rather they not miss the closing Worship Rally, or if you need to stay to pick up your elementary children, you are welcome to take your preschool children into the Worship Center and enjoy the closing songs and skit with them.

  • Who is allowed to pick up my child?

    Your child will ONLY be released to the person who has his or her matching pick-up tag. If a different person drops off and picks up, a picture of the pick-up tag can be texted to the person who is picking up your child.

  • What’s different about Friday?

    On Friday evening, we end a bit earlier, and we invite families to join us for a closing Worship Rally from 7:40-8pm. The pick-up time on Friday for preschoolers will be 7:30pm, and the pick-up time for elementary students will be 8pm.

  • I have more questions.

    We would love to answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to us at children@westshorefree.org, and we’ll respond as quickly as we can.