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.
May 27-31, 2019
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June 3-7, 2019
Christ Community Church
- LOCATION: Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Soul Wars: May the Lord Be With You
- DESCRIPTION: unknown
- TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm
- AGES: K-4th grade graduates
- COST: $15 thru May 15; $20 thereafter
- REGISTER: Register online.
Mountain View Baptist Church
- LOCATION: Mountain View Baptist Church, 3500 W. Overton Rd, Tucson
- THEME: In the Wild
- DESCRIPTION: “Kids will embark on an epic weeklong Vacation Bible school. Throughout each day kids will have: Bible study, Music, Recreation, Snacks, Crafts, and Missions.”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: Completed Kinder thru 6th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene
- LOCATION: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, 500 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley
- THEME: Mega Sports Camp
- DESCRIPTION: “This is an alternative to traditional VBS. For Elementary kids, there are 6 different sports to choose from. Pre K and Kinder kids will learn sports basics.”
- TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm
- AGES: Entering kindergarten through finishing 5th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church
- LOCATION: Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church, 8445 E. Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Roar
- DESCRIPTION: “Life is wild. God is good.”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: Age 3 and potty trained through 5th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
Sabino Road Baptist Church
- LOCATION: Sabino Road Baptist Church, 2710 N. Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Roar
- DESCRIPTION: “WHEN LIFE IS WILD…GOD IS GOOD!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: Ages 4 through finished 5th grade
- COST: There is no fee. Purchase of t-shirts ($6.00) and CDs ($9.00) is optional.
- REGISTER: Register online.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
- LOCATION: St. Paul’s UMC, 8051 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson
- THEME: To Mars and Beyond
- DESCRIPTION: not available
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: Ages 2 to 5th grade
- COST: $15/child or $45/family
- REGISTER: Register online.
- NOTES: The Circus Academy of Tucson will be hosting an extended day portion – an introduction to aerial, tumbling, tightrope, globe, rola bola, juggling, trapeze, sling, and stretching. Extended day option runs from 12:30-3:30pm ($40 per child). If your child signs up for both, the cost per child is $55 for the week and you will need to provide lunch for your child.
Sun & Shield Baptist Church
- LOCATION: Sun & Shield Baptist Church, 8811 W. Avra Valley Rd, Marana
- THEME: Power Up
- DESCRIPTION: “Connecting with kids through a culturally relevant video game theme, kids learn that God loves them, wants a relationship with them, and He gives them power to live for Him!”
- TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm
- AGES: Ages 5 through 6th grade
- COST: unknown
- REGISTER: Register online.
The Church at Tubac
- LOCATION: The Church at Tubac, 2242 W. Frontage Rd, Tubac
- THEME: The Incredible Race
- DESCRIPTION: “One family. One race. One Savior.”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: Ages 4-12
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
June 10-14, 2019
Bethel Baptist Church
- LOCATION: Bethel Baptist Church, 11040 E. Escalante Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Giddyup Junction
- DESCRIPTION: “Music, Bible Stories, Skits, Games, Crafts, and Snacks.
An Adult class is also available and there is a nursery for ages 0-3 for those staying for the class. “ - TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm
- AGES: 4 years old to 9th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
- NOTE: This VBS begins on Sunday, June 9 and runs June 9-13!!! FREE snow cones will be served during registration each night until 6:20pm.
University City Church
- LOCATION: University City Church, 604 N. 6th Ave, Tucson
- THEME: The Incredible Race
- DESCRIPTION: “On your mark! Get set! Go! At The Incredible Race, we will explore God’s love for the nations as we travel around the world. We’ll uncover fun clues, attempt fascinating challenges, and discover how the events that happened before, during, and after the tower of Babel have impacted the human race today! Grab your gear and prepare to set off on the race of a lifetime!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: 3 years old to 5th grade
- COST: $15/child
- REGISTER: Register online.
June 17-21, 2019
Emmanuel Baptist Church
- LOCATION: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson
- THEME: Game On!
- DESCRIPTION: “Fun songs, games, and bible lessons!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: 4 years old through students who have finished 5th grade
- COST: unknown
- REGISTER: Register online.
Midvale Christian Center
- LOCATION: Midvale Christian Center, 6670 S. Indian Agency Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Big Heart Farms
- DESCRIPTION: “Week of fun Bible activities, music, games and snacks”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: Kinder to 6th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
June 24-28, 2019
Book of Life Community Church
- LOCATION: Book of Life Community Church, 2151 N. Palo Verde Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Super Hero University
- DESCRIPTION: “Super Human Tales, Flash Games, Wonder Water Splash Games, X-Ceptional Craft Stations, LegoWorship, & Speedforce Lunch! Meet Super Kids Just Like YOU! Children are encouraged to wear their favorite super hero t-shirts each day!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: 3-12 (must be potty-trained)
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
Calvary Oro Valley
- LOCATION: Calvary Oro Valley, 6901 N La Canada Dr.
- THEME: In The Wild
- DESCRIPTION: “Kids will embark on an epic weeklong Vacation Bible school. Throughout each day kids will have: Bible study, Music, Recreation, Snacks, Crafts, and Missions.”
- TIME: unknown
- AGES: entering Kindergarten through entering 6th grade
- COST: $15 per child through June 16th, $20 per child thereafter
- REGISTER: Register online.
Christ Community Church
- LOCATION: Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Dinosaurs, Floods, and Fossils
- DESCRIPTION: “Travel back in time thousands of years to discover the diversity of dinosaurs, furious floods, and the formation of fossils. This event will be packed with hands-on science activities, demonstrations, and more! This “trip through time” is designed for the entire family
- TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm, June 24-27
- AGES: Family
- COST: unknown
- REGISTER: unknown
El Camino Church
- LOCATION: El Camino Church, 7777 E. Speedway, Tucson
- THEME: Diggin’ God’s Word
- DESCRIPTION: “We’ll help the kids understand how the Bible came to be and how we can know it’s reliable and trustworthy. Preschoolers will be learning about Jesus’ parables and how to apply the principles to their lives.”
- TIME: 8:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: separate programs for preschoolers (ages 3 & 4) and older kids (entering 1st-8th graders)
- COST: $15/child for preschoolers, $20/child for older kids
- REGISTER: Call the church office at (520) 886-7770 for more information.
Grace Lutheran Church
- LOCATION: Grace Lutheran Church, 830 N. 1st Ave, Tucson
- THEME: Set Sail
- DESCRIPTION: “a Vacation Bible School with a sailing theme”
- TIME: 9:00am-11:45am
- AGES: ages 3-10
- COST: Free
- REGISTER: Register online.
July 1-5, 2019
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July 8-12, 2019
Northminster Presbyterian Church
- LOCATION: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Roar
- DESCRIPTION: “At Roar VBS, kids discover that even though life gets wild, God is good. Roar is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences that kids will see, hear, touch, and even taste!”
- TIME: 9:00am-12:15pm
- AGES: Age 4 by July 1, 2019 through completed grade 5
- COST: $15 per child
- REGISTER: Register online.
Northwest Community Friends Church
- LOCATION: Northwest Community Friends Church, 5950 N. La Canada, Tucson
- THEME: Incredible Faith
- DESCRIPTION: “Each night will focus on a different Hero from the Bible who put their trust in God and his plan for salvation. The five Heros are: Mr. Obedient (Abraham), Princess of Protection (Rahab), Bravery Girl (Esther), Giant Slayer (David), Mightiest Hero of All (Jesus).”
- TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm
- AGES: Ages 5-11
- COST: Donation of any amount will be accepted as the registration fee.
- REGISTER: Register online.
Tucson Church of God of Prophecy
- LOCATION: Tucson Church of God of Prophecy, 3002 E. Glenn St, Tucson
- THEME: The Incredible Race
- DESCRIPTION: “On your mark! Get set! Go! At The Incredible Race, you will explore God’s love for the nations as you travel around the world.”
- TIME: 5:30pm-8:00pm
- AGES: 1st-6th grade
- COST: unknown
- REGISTER: Register online.
July 15-19, 2019
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July 22-26, 2019
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July 29-August 2, 2019
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August 5-9, 2019
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August 12-16, 2019
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