Vacation Bible School 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age can my child participate in VBS?
Ankeny Baptist Church VBS is available for children entering kindergarten through 6th grade in the fall of 2025.
In which class should I register my child?
Register your child with the grade they are just finishing, but select the class for the grade they will enter in the fall.
Example: Mary is currently in 3rd grade. She is registered as a 3rd grader in the Junior Girls Class (4th–6th grade).
If I invite a friend, can they be in the same class as my child?
When your friend registers, they may enter your child’s name as the person who invited them in the designated section. We will do our best to put them in the same class.
Can I register my child in person on the first day of VBS?
We strongly encourage advance online registration. However, walk-in registration is accepted based on availability.
Am I able to cancel my child’s registration if our plans change?
If your plans have changed and your child is unable to attend VBS, use the link in your registration confirmation email to cancel your registration.
What does child drop-off/pick-up look like the week of VBS?
ALL children must be checked in and picked up by a parent/guardian. Each morning, a parent/guardian must bring the child into the building to check them in. The parent/guardian will receive a parent code that will be needed to pick up the child at the end of each day.
Do you serve food during the week of VBS?
Kids will receive a snack each day. Our kitchen staff pays close attention to any allergies that are listed at registration and will prepare an allergy-free snack for those children. If your child has an allergy and you would like to send a prepared snack for them, you are welcome to do so.
What does a day at VBS look like?
Vacation Bible School at Ankeny Baptist Church is a morning filled with Bible stories, games, snacks, crafts/science experiments, missionary stories, songs and a whole lot of fun. This year we will be marveling at the wonder of Jesus Christ in the Old West, in Wonder Junction.
What does my child need to bring to VBS?
There is nothing that your child is required to bring. However, we encourage the kids to bring a Bible to follow along during lessons.
We also have a competition between the boys and the girls to bring in the most offerings for our missionaries of the week.