Vacation Bible School roundup

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The simple crafts and sing-a-long songs that once characterized the Vacation Bible Schools of yesteryear are long gone. Today’s camps are major sources of spiritual education and entertainment unto themselves. 

Below is a roundup of the Vacation Bible Schools taking place in Vestavia Hills. 

Editor’s Note: The below list reflects all area Vacation Bible School listings that were received at press time. If yours was not included, please email rebecca@vestaviavoice.com the information to have it added to an upcoming Vestavia Voice e-newsletter.

Shades Mountain Baptist Church 

  • Wrecked! 
  • “It’s high seas adventure (sorta’) for a group of misfit pirates who wreck on a tropical island in search of a treasure they never knew they needed!” –David Hicks
  • 2017 Columbiana Road
  • June 1-5, 9 a.m. - Noon 
  • Register at shades.org/kids 

Saint Mark United Methodist Church

  • Everest Expedition Vacation Bible School
  • “We work hard to create a VBS environment, allowing the children to use their imaginations, while exploring the Bible in hands-on activities, worship, games and Storytelling!” –Kristi Rodgers
  • Open to children who have completed 3K-fourth grade
  • 2901 Columbiana Road
  • Sunday, July 19-Thursday, July 23
  • 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
  • Register at saintmarkumc.org

Mountaintop Community Church

  • Superhero City
  • Open to children who have completed 3K-4th Grade. Extended hours are available for working parents of elementary kids for a fee.
  • 225 Centerview Drive
  • June 14- Kick Off Family Service- 6:00-7:30 (Ice-cream will be served)
  • June 15-18- VBS for kids 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • June 17- Family Block Party 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 
  • Register at mountaintopchurch.com/vbs

Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church

  • Bring the Whole Flock to Hometown Nazareth:  Where Jesus Was a Kid!
  • “Your 4K through 5th graders (completed grades) will travel back into Bible times—without setting foot outside Vestavia Hills.  Each day we will become part of history as we see, hear, touch and even taste what it was like to live in Jesus’ hometown.  We will explore an authentic Marketplace, visit with Jesus’ mom, Mary, take part in games, dance to great music and even taste some of the foods of Nazareth.  These experiences will make the Bible come alive.” –Ruth Grissom
  • 2061 Kentucky Avenue
  • June 8-12 from 9 a.m.-Noon.
  • Register at vhumc.org