June 22 - 25, 2026
6 - 8:30 PM
Registration for kids and volunteers opens on April 1!
VBS Theme: Illumination Station - Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is
This summer, kids will learn that Jesus is who Scripture says He is - the perfect, proven, and powerful Son of God.
Details
- Ages: VBS is for kids who have completed kindergarten to fifth grade for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Dates/Times: June 22 - 25 (Monday - Thursday) | 6 - 8:30 PM (doors open at 5:45 pm) | Save the date for our VBS Family Night on Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 pm.
- What: Kids will experience engaging Bible teaching, high-energy music, small-group discussions, gym time, group activities, games, and crafts. It will be a blast!
- Cost: Free
Nightly Schedule
5:45 PM: Doors Open | Check in Your Kids and Bring Them to Their Classrooms
6 PM: VBS Begins | Classroom Time
6:20 PM: Teaching Time
7 – 8 PM: Gym/Activities/Small-Group Time
8 – 8:30 PM: Worship Rally (Gathering for Music, Missions, and Fun)
8:30 PM: Pick Up Your Kids from Their Classrooms
Daily Themes
Memory Verse: "Jesus spoke to them again: 'I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life'" (John 8:12).
Monday: Jesus is God's Promised Son.
Kids will answer this question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Messiah, the promised Son of God.
Scripture: Jesus asked who people thought He was (Matthew 16:13-20).
Tuesday: Jesus is the Powerful Son of God.
Kids will answer this question: Was Jesus just a teacher? Everything Jesus said and did showed that He is the powerful Son of God.
Scripture: Jesus performed miracles (Matthew 15:29-39).
Wednesday: Jesus is the Proven Son of God.
Kids will answer this question: Was Jesus just someone who lived a long time ago? Jesus lived, died, and rose to life again to be our Savior, now and forever.
Scripture: Jesus died and rose to life (Mark 14:43–16:7).
Thursday: Jesus is God’s Plan for Forgiveness.
Kids will answer this question: Why do I need to respond to Jesus? Jesus is the only way to receive God’s forgiveness.
Scripture: Peter preached about Jesus (Acts 2:1-47).
FAQs
- If my child is of kindergarten age but did not attend kindergarten and will be in kindergarten this fall, can he/she attend VBS?
No. VBS is for kids who have completed kindergarten and will be in first grade this fall. - What will my kids do all night at VBS?
Please see the above schedule. Kids are placed in small groups by grade, with one volunteer leader and one volunteer helper per group. Small groups spend the night together. - Do you honor friend requests?
We group kids by grade. We will do our best to honor friend requests made by Wednesday, June 17. Please let us know if you have a special circumstance. - Do you serve snacks during VBS?
Due to food allergies, we do not provide snacks. However, we provide opportunities to drink water throughout the night. - If my child can’t attend each night of VBS, can he/she still attend?
Absolutely! Simply include this information when you register your kids. - Can I drop off my child late or pick him/her up early?
To get the most out of VBS, we strongly encourage kids to participate in the entire night. If there is a special circumstance, please let us know, and we can discuss it. - Do kids go outside?
Kids in K-3 will not go outside. Kids in Grades 4-5 will spend part of the night outside, weather permitting. - What do you do in case of inclement weather?
Please read this document. - Are volunteers background-checked?
Yes. To serve in Berean Kids in any capacity, volunteers need to complete a Family Ministry Application and Background Check. Many of our VBS volunteer positions also require church membership. There is a trained nurse on-site during VBS, and many of the Berean staff and volunteers are CPR- and first-aid certified. - Will the building be secured during VBS?
Yes. Safety-trained personnel will be on site. Anyone not involved in VBS must vacate the building during VBS.