Registration for Vacation Bible School (July 28 through August 2, 2025) is now CLOSED. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Christian Formation, Misty Troll via email at mistytroll@catonsvilleumc.org.
Catonsville United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School (CUMC’s VBS) includes a wide range of fun, faith-centered activities designed to teach children about the Bible and Christian values in an engaging, age-appropriate way. CUMC’s VBS is a free program.
This year’s theme is Road Trip: On the Go with God. The VBS theme verse is Joshua 1:9 – “The LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
CUMC’s VBS will include:
- Bible Lessons – Central to VBS—children learn Bible stories through storytelling, drama, or multimedia.
- Music & Worship – Lively songs with hand motions help children memorize scripture and engage in worship.
- Arts & Crafts – Hands-on projects related to the day’s Bible lesson (e.g., making prayer jars, crosses, or themed decorations). These are often taken home as reminders of the lesson.
- Games & Recreation – Outdoor or indoor physical games that reinforce teamwork and the daily theme. Examples: obstacle courses, relay races, or themed tag games.
- Snack Time – A daily snack break with themed or simple treats. Snacks will be matched to children’s individual dietary restrictions as identified by parents/guardians.
- Mission Projects – Children may collect money, canned goods, or supplies for a charity or local cause.