A number of churches around Tucson are putting on Vacation Bible School programs for kids this summer (2023)! 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 29-June 2, 2023

Child Evangelism Fellowship - Christian Youth In Action (CYIA) *May 31-June 1 only

LOCATION: CEF local office, 5956 E 30th Street, Tucson AZ 85711
DESCRIPTION: Summer Youth Training and Ministry Opportunity! Registration is now open for middle school and high school students for CEF's summer youth program! Christian Youth In Action® (CYIA™)is a one-week training program where students learn to share the gospel with children through the 5- Day Club® (5DC) program. This is an excellent opportunity for students to do something this summer that will help them grow closer to God, meet other Christian youth, and serve Christ in their community.
TIME: See website.
AGES: Middle School
COST: $100+
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church *May 31-June 2 only

LOCATION: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 241 N. Harrison Rd, Tucson
DESCRIPTION: Tasty Treats
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: PreK-6th grade
COST: Free
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Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene *May 31-June 3

LOCATION: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, 500 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley
THEME: MINI-MEGA
DESCRIPTION: Plenty of activities like music, arts & crafts, a bounce house, playground time!
TIME: 5:45pm-8:15pm
AGES: 4 yrs old-K (just completed Kindergarten)
COST: FREE
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Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene *May 31-June 3

LOCATION: Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, 9500 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson
THEME: MEGA Sports Camp for Elementary
DESCRIPTION: Sign up for soccer, flag football, basketball ultimate field games, volleyball, cheerleading or MEGA outdoors.
TIME: 6:00pm-8:30pm
AGES: 1st - 5th grade (grade just completed)
COST: FREE
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Vail Christian Church *May 30-June 2 only

LOCATION: Vail Christian Church, 9455 E. Valencia Rd, Tucson
THEME: Hero Hotline
DESCRIPTION: Join Vail Christian Church for a week of fun as children learn to strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up as we are taught in Romans 14:19.
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: Ages 3-4 (not entering into kindergarten for the 2023/2024 school year)
COST: $45 per child ($55 after May 14th)
NOTE: *All children attending must be fully potty trained and able to independently use the restroom.
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June 5-9, 2023

Calvary Tucson

LOCATION: Calvary Tucson East Campus, 8711 E Speedway Boulevard, Tucson
THEME: Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light
DESCRIPTION: Kids will start each day with a Sing and play Blast-off, play outdoors at the All Star Games, participate in a Stellar Bible Adventure, learn fascinating things at the Imagination Station, and watch true stories in the Kid Vid cinema. Lunch is provided at the galactic Snack Center and then finish the day with a Cosmic Closing.
TIME: 8:00am-12:00pm
AGES: Ages 6-12
COST: $15/child
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Catalina Foothills Church *June 5-8 only

LOCATION: 2150 E. Orange Grove Rd, Tucson
THEME: Twists & Turns
TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm
AGES: four years old (by June) through 5th grade
COST: TwIsTs & tUrNs is free, but the suggested amount is $10 per child and is super appreciated if it's within your means -- but it is optional.
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Child Evangelism Fellowship - Christian Youth In Action (CYIA)

LOCATION: Prescott, AZ
DESCRIPTION: Summer Youth Training and Ministry Opportunity! Registration is now open for middle school and high school students for CEF's summer youth program! Christian Youth In Action® (CYIA™)is a one-week training program where students learn to share the gospel with children through the 5- Day Club® (5DC) program. This is an excellent opportunity for students to do something this summer that will help them grow closer to God, meet other Christian youth, and serve Christ in their community.
TIME: See website.
AGES: High School
COST: $100+
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Christ Community Church

LOCATION: Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Rd, Tucson
THEME: Keepers of the Kingdom
DESCRIPTION: The emphasis this year will be "The Armor of God."
TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm
AGES: Kindergarten thru 4th grade graduates. Preschoolers welcome with parent volunteer.
COST: $15 per child through May 15; $20 thereafter
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New Life Bible Fellowship

LOCATION: New Life Bible Fellowship, 4900 W. Cortaro Farms Rd, Tucson AZ 85742
DESCRIPTION: Ready, Set, Move! Day Camp
TIME: Ready, Set, Move! is a Day Camp experience that encourages every child to follow Jesus, Here, There, and Everywhere! Preschoolers and Elementary kids will MOVE with engaging lessons and God's word, rotations, worship, and mission ideas! They'll discover that we can DO what Jesus does, BELIEVE who Jesus is, LOVE who Jesus loves, SHARE what Jesus did, and GO where Jesus leads. Everyday will include crafts, games, snacks, small group conversation, and LOTS of large group fun!
AGES: Ages 4 thru entering 6th grade
COST: Unknown
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Pantano Christian Church

LOCATION: Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Rd, Tucson
THEME: Ultimate Kids Camp
DESCRIPTION: A full week of ULTIMATE fun! Kids will learn about our awesome God and have an amazing experience while doing it. During the week, kids will hear thrilling stories from the Bible, enjoy boppin’ music, participate in exciting games, create cool art projects, and be amazed by this world God created for us. This camp has it all – Bible learning, Science, Art, and Physical activity all rolled into one week! All participants of the camp will receive a free summer t-shirt. Snacks will be provided – kids must bring their own sack lunch.
TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm
AGES: Entering 2nd-5th grade
COST: $90
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Sabino Road Baptist Church

LOCATION: Sabino Road Baptist Church, 2710 N. Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson
THEME: Stellar
DESCRIPTION: At Stellar, kids discover how they can shine Jesus’ love and hope in everyday life! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus’ light, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with a Cosmic Closing that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: 4 years old to finishing 5th grade
COST: Free
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St. Paul's United Methodist Church

LOCATION: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson
THEME: Hero Hotline
DESCRIPTION: Learn how to use your gifts to be a solution to problems everywhere – how to bring peace, build each other up, and share the story of God’s love for everyone!
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: Ages 2 thru 5th grade
COST: $15/child; $40 max per family
NOTE: An afternoon option is provided by the Tucson Twist-Its Jump Rope Club!
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Tucson Mountain Baptist Church

LOCATION: Tucson Mountain Baptist Church, 5757 W. Ajo Highway, Tucson
THEME: Twists & Turns
DESCRIPTION: Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! Twists & Turns™ is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. From classic tabletop games to strategy games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS in fun locations such as the Bible Study Game Room, Wild Card Crafts, Multi-player Missions, and Skip Ahead Snacks! But more importantly, they’ll see Jesus through the eyes of one of His closest friends and discover that trusting Jesus as Savior and following Him changes the game entirely!
TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Come at 5:00pm for a snack)
AGES: Grades 1-6
COST: Unknown
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June 12-16, 2023

Calvary Tucson

LOCATION: Calvary Tucson West Campus, 5170 S Julian Drive Tucson
THEME: Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light
DESCRIPTION: Kids will start each day with a Sing and play Blast-off, play outdoors at the All Star Games, participate in a Stellar Bible Adventure, learn fascinating things at the Imagination Station, and watch true stories in the Kid Vid cinema. Lunch is provided at the galactic Snack Center and then finish the day with a Cosmic Closing.
TIME: 8:00am-12:00pm
AGES: Ages 6-12
COST: $15/child
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Canyon Del Oro Bible Church

LOCATION: Canyon Del Oro Bible Church, 9200 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley
THEME: Keepers of the Kingdom
DESCRIPTION: With Keepers of the Kingdom, your kids will learn how they can be part of God’s kingdom through salvation in his Son and will be equipped with the armor of God to become Keepers of the Kingdom who stand strong in today’s battle for truth.
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: Preschool thru 5th grade
COST: UNKNOWN
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Covenant Generations Church

LOCATION: Covenant Generations Church, 651 S. Kolb Rd, Tucson
THEME: Twists and Turns
DESCRIPTION: From classic tabletop games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of their lives.
TIME: 8:00am-12:00pm
AGES: Grades K-6th
COST: $25
NOTE: Registration closes on June 4.
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Grace Community Church

LOCATION: Grace Community Church, 9755 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson
THEME: Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light
DESCRIPTION: New friends * Amazing Experiments * Creative Games * Surprising Adventures * Incredible Music
TIME: 6:00pm-8:30pm
AGES: Entering Kindergarten through entering 6th Grade
NOTE: Younger children are also welcome! Pre-schoolers will enjoy a slightly modified curriculum. A nursery will also be open.
COST: Free
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New Life Bible Fellowship *June 15-17 only

LOCATION: New Life Bible Fellowship, 4900 W. Cortaro Farms Rd, Tucson AZ 85742
THEME: Our aMAZEing God
DESCRIPTION: 5th & 6th Grade Summer Camp
TIME: Upcoming 5th and 6th Graders come to an in-house camp at New Life! The theme is “Our aMAZEing God” where we will dive into God’s word and learn how He can transform our hearts and lives through His aMAZEing Ways. Plus, spend the night at the church!
AGES: entering 5th & 6th graders
COST: $100 ($50 due at registration)
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Pantano Christian Church

LOCATION: Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Rd, Tucson
THEME: Adventure Camp
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an exciting week of adventure as we travel through God’s Word and learn of His incredible love for us! Kids will enjoy creative crafts, yummy snacks, giggly games, and toe-tapping music. All kids that attend this camp will receive a free summer t-shirt.
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: Kids turning 3 yrs. old by 8/31/2023 – Kids entering 1st grade
COST: $45
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

LOCATION: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 7650 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson
THEME: Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light
DESCRIPTION: Discover what it means to shine Jesus’ light! Kids will explore how Jesus shined hope, love, forgiveness, and joy to the world—and how we can do the same with His power!
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: Preschool thru 5th grade
COST: $40/child; $110 max per household
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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 5150 North Valley View Road, Tucson
THEME: Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light
DESCRIPTION: Each day the children will experience Bible stories, participate in simple science projects, enjoy snacks, play great games, and - through it all - discover God's promise and His life-saving love!
TIME: 8:45am-12:00pm
AGES: Unknown
COST: $50 - $10 a day (includes take-homes and snacks)
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Tucson Baptist Church

LOCATION: Tucson Baptist Church, 1525 S. Columbus Blvd, Tucson
THEME: Bible Scuba Camp
DESCRIPTION: Each evening, from Monday to Friday, enjoy activities, crafts, skits, and Bible lessons. Your children will have a blast while learning about God.
TIME: 6:00pm-8:30pm
AGES: 3 years old thru finishing the 6th grade
COST: FREE
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Vail Christian Church

LOCATION: Vail Christian Church, 9455 E. Valencia Rd, Tucson
THEME: Hero Hotline
DESCRIPTION: Join Vail Christian Church for a week of fun as children learn to strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up as we are taught in Romans 14:19.
TIME: 9:00am-12:30pm
AGES: Entering kindergarten through 5th grade
COST: $60 per child ($70 after May 28th)
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June 19-23, 2023

22nd Street Baptist Church *June 19-22 only

LOCATION: 22nd Street Baptist Church, 6620 E 22nd St, Tucson
THEME: Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light
DESCRIPTION: Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
TIME: 5:00pm-7:30pm
AGES: Unknown
COST: Unknown
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Grace Lutheran Church

LOCATION: Grace Lutheran Church, 830 N. 1st Ave, Tucson
THEME: Back to Jerusalem
DESCRIPTION: Turn back the clock in Jerusalem, Jericho, Golgotha, a Lonely Road, and Athens and discover the Bible’s truths through songs, games, crafts, snacks, and lessons.
TIME: 9:00am-11:30am
AGES: Entering Preschool through Grade 5 (older siblings invited to attend and help out)
COST: FREE
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Living Branch Church *June 19-21 only

LOCATION: Senate Valley Elementary School, 10750 E. Bilby Rd, Tucson
THEME: Art & Science Discovery Camp
DESCRIPTION: An incredible 3-night Art & Science Discovery Camp hosted by Living Branch Church.
TIME: 5:30-8:30pm
AGES: K-5th grade
COST: FREE
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June 26-30, 2023

Book of Life Community Church

LOCATION: Book of Life Community Church, 2151 N. Palo Verde Blvd, Tucson
THEME: Lava Lava Luau
DESCRIPTION: Explore how to deal with your emotions in a volcanic world. Islands Treats, Lava Games, Water Day, Sandy Crafts, Lei Music, and Island Tales!
TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm
AGES: 3-12 years (Toddlers must be Potty Trained!)
COST: Free
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El Camino Baptist Church

LOCATION: El Camino Baptist Church, 7777 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson
THEME: Keepers of the Kingdom
DESCRIPTION: Train to become Keepers of the Kingdom, who battle in the Armor and with the weapons of God against the deception and lies of the enemy. We are champions for truth, under Jesus Christ our Savior.
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: 3 years - entering 5th grade
COST: $25
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Northminster Presbyterian Church

LOCATION: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd, Tucson
THEME: Splash Canyon
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy five days of fun games, inventive crafts, yummy snacks, live music, and exciting Bible stories.
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: ages 3 (by January 1, 2023) through grade 5 completed
COST: $15
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July 3-7, 2023

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July 10-14, 2023

The Oasis Church

LOCATION: The Oasis Church, 8961 East Tanque Verde Road,Tucson
THEME: Twists & Turns
DESCRIPTION: You are invited to The Oasis Church's art studio to discover that you are God's workmanship and can use your talents to bring Him glory.
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: 4 years old (by July 10, 2023) to (completed) 6th grade
COST: Unknown
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