Looking for an unforgettable Vacation Bible School experience for your kids this summer? Our 2025 VBS Guide features programs happening across the Kansas City metro—organized first by state (Missouri and Kansas) and then by date for easy planning. These free or low-cost church-hosted events offer faith-filled fun through themed lessons, music, crafts, games, and more. Whether you're in Liberty, Overland Park, or anywhere in between, there's a VBS near you ready to welcome your child for a week of adventure and spiritual growth.
FEATURED VBS LISTINGS:
1. Lenexa Baptist Church
- Title: MAGNIFIED: Discovering the Greatness of God in the Smallest Things
- Dates: June 23–26, 2025
- Times: Morning Session: 9:00–11:30 AM; Afternoon Session: 1:00–3:30 PM
- Ages: Entering Kindergarten through 5th Grade
- Location: 15320 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
- Details: Children will explore the wonders of God's creation, learning how even the smallest details reflect His greatness. Each session includes Bible lessons, music, crafts, and games.
- Website: lenexabaptist.com
2. Colonial Presbyterian Church – SKC & OP Campuses
- Title: Summer Blast VBS
- Dates: June 24-27 (SKC) & July 21-24 (OP)
- Times: 5:15–8:30 PM (SKC) & 6:30-8:30 pm (OP)
- Ages: Preschool through 5th Grade
- Location: 9500 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 & 12501 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221
- Details: An immersive medieval-themed adventure where children participate in high-energy assemblies, Bible lessons, games, and crafts. The week concludes with a special Friday night event featuring Team Xtreme, showcasing feats of strength and faith-based messages.
- Website: colonialkc.org
3. Church of the Resurrection – Multiple Campuses
- Title: Vacation Bible Camp: Wild Kingdom – Trust Leads the Way
- Dates: July 14–17, 2025 (Full Week); July 14–15, 2025 (Mini Week)
- Full Week: Leawood, Overland Park, Olathe (West), Brookside
- Mini Week: Downtown Kansas City, Blue Springs, Spring Hill, Liberty
- Full Week: 9:00–11:30 AM
- Mini Week: 5:30–8:00 PM
- Ages: Kindergarten through 5th Grade (Younger children may attend with an adult volunteer)
- Details: Children will embark on a safari adventure, discovering the joy, courage, confidence, and peace found in Jesus. Activities include music, crafts, games, and Bible lessons. The week culminates with a special "Wild Kingdom Day" at the Kansas City Zoo on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
- Website: resurrection.church
Missouri VBS Programs
Northland Cathedral
- Title: Maker Fun Factory VBS
- Dates: June 3–7, 2025
- Address: 101 NW 99th St, Kansas City, MO 64155
- Website: northlandcathedral.org
First Baptist Church of Raytown
- Title: Adventure Island VBS
- Dates: June 10–14, 2025
- Address: 10500 E 350 Hwy, Raytown, MO 64138
- Website: firstbaptistraytown.com
First Baptist Church of Grandview
- Title: Gadgets & Gizmos VBS
- Dates: June 10–14, 2025
- Address: 1416 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
- Website: fbcgrandview.org
First Baptist Church of Excelsior Springs
- Title: In the Wild VBS
- Dates: June 10–14, 2025
- Address: 1410 W Jesse James Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
- Website: fbc-es.org
Lee's Summit United Methodist Church
- Title: Camp Firelight VBS
- Dates: June 17–21, 2025
- Address: 114 SE Douglas St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
- Website: lsumc.com
First Christian Church of Belton
- Title: Hero Central VBS
- Dates: June 17–21, 2025
- Address: 608 N Main St, Belton, MO 64012
- Website: fccbelton.org
Liberty Christian Fellowship
- Title: Shipwrecked VBS
- Dates: June 24–28, 2025
- Address: 1815 W Liberty Dr, Liberty, MO 64068
- Website: libertychristianfellowship.org
First Baptist Church of Smithville
- Title: Polar Blast VBS
- Dates: June 24–28, 2025
- Address: 300 S Bridge St, Smithville, MO 64089
- Website: fbcsmithvillemo.org
Blue Springs Christian Church
- Title: Stellar VBS
- Dates: July 8–12, 2025
- Address: 7920 MO-7, Blue Springs, MO 64014
- Website: bscc.org
Faith Baptist Church of Oak Grove
- Title: Everest VBS
- Dates: July 8–12, 2025
- Address: 400 SE 14th St, Oak Grove, MO 64075
- Website: faithbaptistog.org
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
- Title: Roar VBS
- Dates: July 15–19, 2025
- Address: 1600 MO-291, Liberty, MO 64068
- Website: pleasantvalley.org
St. Paul's United Methodist Church – Raymore
- Title: Rolling River Rampage VBS
- Dates: July 15–19, 2025
- Address: 1111 W Foxwood Dr, Raymore, MO 64083
- Website: stpaulsraymore.org
First Baptist Church of Kearney
- Title: To Mars and Beyond VBS
- Dates: July 22–26, 2025
- Address: 303 S Grove St, Kearney, MO 64060
- Website: kearneyfbc.com
Antioch Bible Baptist Church
- Title: Time Lab VBS
- Dates: July 22–26, 2025
- Address: 800 NE 72nd St, Gladstone, MO 64118
- Website: abfbc.org
First Baptist Church of Platte City
- Title: Submerged VBS
- Dates: July 8–12, 2025
- Address: 17385 Hwy 371, Platte City, MO 64079
- Website: fbcplattecity.com
Kansas VBS Programs
Christ Community Church – Olathe Campus
- Title: VBS 2025
- Dates: June 2–5, 2025
- Address: 20600 W 119th St, Olathe, KS 66061
- Website: cckc.church
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church – Overland Park
- Title: Road Trip: On the Go with God!
- Dates: June 3–6, 2025
- Address: 11100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
- Website: gcpc.org
Westside Family Church – Lenexa
- Title: Roar VBS
- Dates: June 3–6, 2025
- Address: 8500 Woodsonia Dr, Lenexa, KS 66227
- Website: westsidefamily.church
Lenexa United Methodist Church
- Title: VBS 2025
- Dates: June 17–21, 2025
- Address: 9138 Caenen Lake Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215
- Website: lenexaumc.org
Trinity Lutheran Church – Shawnee Campus
- Title: True North VBS
- Dates: June 16–20, 2025
- Address: 21320 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218
- Website: tlcms.org
Trinity Lutheran Church – Mission Campus
- Title: True North VBS
- Dates: July 7–11, 2025
- Address: 5601 W 62nd St, Mission, KS 66202
- Website: tlcms.org
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish – Overland Park
- Title: VBS 2025
- Dates: June 23–27, 2025
- Address: 11300 W 103rd St, Overland Park, KS 66214
- Website: hscatholic.org
Grace Church – Overland Park
- Title: VBS 2025
- Dates: June 10–14, 2025
- Address: 10300 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66212
- Website: visitgracechurch.com
Heritage United Methodist Church – Overland Park
- Title: VBS 2025
- Dates: June 24–28, 2025
- Address: 12850 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213
- Website: heritageumc.org
Kaw Prairie Community Church – Lenexa
- Title: VBS 2025
- Dates: June 28–30, 2025
- Address: 9421 Meadow View Dr, Lenexa, KS 66227
- Website: kawprairie.org
Blue Valley Baptist Church – Overland Park
- Title: VBS 2025
- Dates: June 3–7, 2025
- Address: 8925 W 151st St, Overland Park, KS 66221
- Website: bluevalleychurch.org