A number of churches around Tucson are putting on Vacation Bible School programs for kids this summer! VBS programs typically last one week and include games, crafts, snacks, and Bible activities. See below for a full listing including dates, location, cost, and registration deadlines.
June 5-9, 2017
Christ Community Church
- LOCATION: Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon Dr., Tucson
- THEME: Pirate of the Three C’s
- DESCRIPTION: unknown
- TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm
- AGES: K-4th grade graduates
- COST: $10
- REGISTER: Register online.
- NOTES: There will be a closing program on Friday, June 9, at 6:00p.m., followed by a carnival with jumping castles, popcorn, cotton candy, and a hot dog dinner for $1.
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
- LOCATION: Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson
- THEME: Who is My Neighbor?
- DESCRIPTION: unknown
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: Ages 4-14
- COST: Free. Lunch is included.
- REGISTER: Register online.
Pantano Christian Church
- LOCATION: Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Rd., Tucson
- THEME: Fine Arts Camp
- DESCRIPTION: “Each day the kids will sing, play games, have snacks, enjoy a Bible devotion, and participate in 3 electives of their choice. The evening of June 9 will be the showcase, including demonstrations from their electives and a musical performance by all the kids. We’ll have over 50 electives to choose from!”
- TIME: 8:45am-4:00pm
- AGES: Open to 2nd-5th graders in the fall of 2017
- COST: $90/child. Each child will receive a shirt, water bottle, and a CD with the songs.
- REGISTER: Registration Required – deadline to register is May 24. No late registrations accepted. You will be contacted in May to sign up for your electives.
Resurrection Lutheran Church
- LOCATION: Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. 1st Ave., Oro Valley
- THEME: Maker Fun Factory
- DESCRIPTION: “Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they are lovingly crafted by God. This program will spark creativity with interactive decorations and experiences. Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School will transform our church into a place buzzing with excitement!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: 3 years old to finishing 5th grade
- COST: $40/child; $120 max per immediate family
- REGISTER: Registration forms are available online.
- NOTES: Children who are in 6th grade or older are invited to be part of the VBS staff.
Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church
- LOCATION: Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church, 8445 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson
- THEME: Maker Fun Factory
- DESCRIPTION: “Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Join us for Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: Age 3 (potty-trained) to 5th grade
- COST: FREE
- REGISTER: Register online.
Sanctuary United Methodist Church
- LOCATION: Sanctuary United Methodist Church, 7620 N. Hartman Lane, Suite 146, Tucson
- THEME: Hero Central
- DESCRIPTION: “Join us this summer at Sanctuary United Methodist Church, in Marana, AZ, for a VBS adventure of epic proportions, as we journey to Hero Central to Discover our Strength in God! We will Do good! Seek peace and go after it! As we explore where God can use us everyday.”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: 4-11 years old
- COST: $25 per child, $45 for two or more children (same household or family).
- REGISTER: Register online.
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
- LOCATION: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Rd., Tucson
- THEME: Hero Central
- DESCRIPTION: “At VBS Hero Central, students will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they discover their strength in God.”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: 3 years old – 6th grade *Younger children must have completed one full year of preschool and be completely toilet-trained.
- COST: $30 per child; Extended Care (12:00pm-4:00pm) is available for an additional $80 per child.
- REGISTER: Register online or in the church office.
University City Church
- LOCATION: University City Church, 604 N. 6th Ave., Tucson
- THEME: Operation Arctic
- DESCRIPTION: “Every day, our kids are bombarded with the message that the Bible isn’t the true Word of God, that it can’t be trusted to tell us the truth about the past or, more importantly, about how we can receive the gift of eternal life. With the Operation Arctic VBS 2017 theme, your kids will warm up to the Word as they explore the coolest Book on the planet and discover how we can know for sure that the Bible is God’s written word to us!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: 3 years old (potty-trained) to children entering 6th grade
- COST: $10 per child
- REGISTER: Register online.
- NOTES: There will be a closing program on Friday, June 9, at 6:00pm, followed by dessert and refreshments.
June 13-16, 2017
Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church
- LOCATION: Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church, 9200 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson
- THEME: Maker Fun Factory
- DESCRIPTION: “Join us this summer for Maker Fun Factory VBS–A world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God!”
- TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm [Closing program June 16 @ 6:30pm]
- AGES: Preschool (ages 4-5) and Elementary (Kinder-5th grade)
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Fill out a form and drop it by the church office.
June 19-23, 2017
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
- LOCATION: Grace Evangelical Church, 830 N. First Avenue, Tucson
- THEME: Build On The Rock
- DESCRIPTION: “Our Vacation Bible School this summer centers on a building theme as we learn how Jesus is the strong foundation for our lives! Each day devotions, songs, and crafts reinforce the lessons from the Bible.”
- TIME: 9:00am-11:30am
- AGES: Age 3 – Grade 8
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
Sabino Road Baptist Church
- LOCATION: Sabino Road Baptist Church, 2710 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson
- THEME: Maker Fun Factory
- DESCRIPTION: “Kids discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. On this interactive adventure, curious kids become hands-on inventors and experience God-the ultimate Maker-in new and wildly creative ways!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: Pre-K through 5th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
Tanque Verde Lutheran Church
- LOCATION: Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson
- THEME: Hero Central
- DESCRIPTION: “VBS is a weeklong adventure for children in our community. Activities are broken into 4 sections based on age and grade: Team Supers for 3-5 year olds, Team Heros grades K-3, and our Pre-teen Guardians grades 4 and 5.”
- TIME: 8:30am-11:45am
- AGES: 3 (by December 31, 2016) through 5th grade
- COST: $30.00 per child, $60.00 for two or more children in family
- REGISTER: Register by June 11.
Vail Christian Church
- LOCATION: Vail Christian Church, 9455 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson
- THEME: Hero Central
- DESCRIPTION: “Hero Central Elementary Day Camp is a half-day camp for children entering grades K-5 to learn more about the Bible while having fun with friends!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: K-5
- COST: $20/child
- REGISTER: Register online.
June 26-30, 2017
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July 3-7, 2017
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July 10-14, 2017
Northminster Presbyterian Church
- LOCATION: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson
- THEME: Hero Central
- DESCRIPTION: “Each day we’ll identify and develop qualities that make us truly heroes for God through great music, exciting Bible encounters, cool crafts, fun games, great snacks and more! Our Lil’ Heroes (age 4 through Kindergarten completed) will find adventure and fun just for them at the Lil’ Heroes Headquarters!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:15pm
- AGES: Age 4 to 4th grade (must be 4 years old by July 1, 2017)
- COST: $15/child *Children of volunteers attend free each day they serve!
Pantano Christian Church
- LOCATION: Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Rd., Tucson
- THEME: Maker Fun Factory
- DESCRIPTION: “Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Each day includes: breathtaking Bible stories, wiggly giggly games, scrumptious snacks, and creative crafts.”
- TIME: 8:45am-12:00pm
- AGES: Age 3 (by Aug 31) through entering 1st Grade
- COST: $42/child
- REGISTER: Deadline to register is July 2 at midnight. $10 late fee after deadline.