It’s hard to believe that summer break is just around the corner. As you’re making plans, don’t forget about VBS! Each year, local church ministries pour their hearts into creating awesome Vacation Bible School experiences for children. Unique themes, catchy songs, creative crafts, lots of fun and friendship keep kids coming back year to year. With so many options, you are sure to find one that fits your needs.
Many churches are still finalizing plans, so please comment with any details not on this list and we will be sure to add them! Also, don’t forget to check our guide for other fun-filled summer camps and activities as well!
Knoxville Area Vacation Bible Schools
June:
Black Oak Heights Baptist Church
Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth
Dates: June 4-8
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Ages 4 up to completed 5th grade.
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church
Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light
June 4-7
6-7pm
Family VBS- experience VBS together as a family!
Keepers of the Kingdom
June 4-7
6-8:15pm
Ready, Set, Move!
June 5-8
9-12:30
check website for more info.
Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light
June 5-8
9am-12:00pm
preK-5th
Mystery Island
June 5-8
6-8:30pm
Summer Spectacular: The BIG Story
Dates: June 5-7
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Ages 3yo-5th grade.
Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth
June 5-9
9am-12:30
Ages 3- completed 6th grade
Ready, Set, Move!
June 13-16
6-8pm
Ages 4-11
Summer Smash
June 12th-15th
Customizable VBS experience for completed K-5th grade.
Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light
June 12-16th
6pm-8:30pm (potty-trained preschoolers 6-8)
Twists and Turns: Following Jesus Changes the Game
June 12th-15th
9am-12pm
Ages 3 years- 5th grade.
Summer Jam: Hebrews 12:2a
June 12th-15th
9am-noon
VBS
June 12th-14th
9am-12pm
Completed Kindergarten-5th grade
Twists and Turns: Following Jesus Changes the Game
Registrations opens May 7th. June 13-17
(Dates and times not yet listed, but last year was around this week from 6-8:30pm)
Completed Kindergarten-5th grade
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
Wilderness Adventure Through the Sacraments
June 12th-16th
9am-12
Ages 4yo- Rising 6th
Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth
June 13th-16th
9am-12:30
Ages 5 (as of June 1st)- completed 5th grade
Making Waves
June 19th-23rd
9am-12:30
Ages potty trained- 18yo
Hero Hotline: Called together to serve God!
June 19-22nd
6-8pm
Twist & Turns
June 26-30
6pm-8pm
Ages 3- Rising 6th grade
July:
Sparks Studio
July 1st-5th
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 2 years-6th grade
Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth
July 9th-13th
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 4 years-8th grade
Twists and Turns: Following Jesus Changes the Game
July 9th-13th
5:30pm-8:30pm
Ages 3 (potty trained)- 12th Grade
Concord United Methodist Church
Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light
July 10th-13th
9am-12
Ages 4-Rising 6th grade.
“Family” Vacation Bible School
July 17th-21st
6:30pm
For the whole family
“Family” Vacation Bible School
June 12th-14th
6-8:15pm
3yo-5th grade
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
Hero Hotline- Called together to serve God!
June 19-22
Register your child at ebenezerumc.mycokesburyvbs.com
West Park Baptist
June 5-8th from 6-8:30pm
4 year olds through 5th grade (the grade they just completed)
You can sign up here…https://westpark.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/910/responses/new
Calvary Chapel Knoxville
Keepers of the Kingdom VBS
– June 5th – 9th from 9am to 1pm
– Kindergarten – 5th grade
– Registration: https://calvaryknoxville.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1736488
West View Community Church
Stellar VBS – Shine Jesus’ Light
• June 26-30th
• PreK to 5th grade
Information & Registration westviewcommunitychurch.org/vbs
Central United Methodist Church, Lenoir City
Walk By Faith
July 22
9 AM-2 PM
Rising K-5th Grade
*All pre-registered children will be given a FREE NEW PAIR OF SHOES for school
Register by June 9th*
https://www.centralmethodist.com/vbs
West View Community Church
Stellar VBS – Shine Jesus’ Light
• June 26-30
• PreK to 5th grade
Information & Registration
westviewcommunitychurch.org/vbs