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
The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation
Dates: June 2-6
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Ages 4 up to completed 5th grade.
The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation
Dates: June 3-7
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm
Ages 5 years (by January 1, 2024) to 11 years old
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church
Scuba: Diving into friendship with God
June 2-5
6-7pm
Family VBS- experience VBS together as a family!
Start the Party: Celebrate the Good News
June 3-6
9am-12:00pm
preK-5th
Scuba: Diving Into Friendship with God
June 2-6th
6pm-8:30pm (potty-trained preschoolers 6-8)
The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation
June 3rd-6th
8am-noon
The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation
June 3-7
9am-12:15
Ages 3- completed 5th grade
Start the Party: Celebrate the Good News
June 10-13
9-12:30
check website for more info.
Start the Party
June 11-14
5:30-9pm
Ages 3-17
Breaker Rock Beach: God’s Rock-Solid Truth In a World of Shifting Sands
June 10th-13th
9am-12pm
Ages 3 years- 5th grade.
Breaker Rock Beach: God’s Rock-Solid Truth In a World of Shifting Sands
June 10th-13th
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 3 years-6th grade
Start the Party
June 10-13th
6-8:30pm
Completed Kindergarten-5th grade
Summer Smash
June 10th-13th
Completed K-5th grade
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church
Journey to Narnia
June 10-13th
5:30-8:30pm
The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation
June 11th-14th
9am-12:30
Ages 4 (as of June 1st)- completed 5th grade
The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation
June 10th-13th
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 4-completed 5th
Camp Firelight: A Summer Camp Adventure with God
June 17-20th
6-8pm
Mt. Olive Baptist – South
Breaker Rock Beach
June 17-20 (Family Fun Night on June 21)
6:00-8:30 pm
Preschool thru 8th grade
The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation
June 23-26th
5:30pm-8:15pm
VBS 2024
June 24th-28th
6pm-8:30pm (free dinner 5:30)
Ages 3- Rising 6th grade
July:
VBS
July 8th-10th
9am-12pm
Completed Kindergarten-completed 5th grade
Glenwood Baptist
Scuba: Diving Into Friendship with God
July 8-12
6:30pm – 8:30pm
PreK – Teens
Concord United Methodist Church
Scuba: Diving Into Friendship with God
July 8th-11th
9am-12
Ages 4-Rising 6th grade.
The Church of God of the Union Assembly
Breaker Rock Beach: God’s Rock-solid Truth in a World of Shifting Sand
July 10th-14th
9pm-8pm
Ages 4-12
The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation
July 14th-18th
6pm-8:30pm
Ages 4 years-8th grade
Thorn Grove Baptist Church
Big Heart Farms: Where God’s Fruit Grows
July 14-17th
5:30-8:30pm (dinner provided)
WildLIVE: Showcasing Christ’s Character
July 22nd-26th
6:30pm-8:30
For the whole family
Please keep us updated as your churches make VBS plans!
The Church Of God Of The Union Assembly is having VBS JULY 10-14, 2024. 6-8PM NIGHTLY . Breaker Rock Beach : God’s rock-solid truth in a world of shifting sand. Ages 4-12. 3428 Keith Ave Knoxville, TN .
Will you post this ? I am the director of VBS.
West Park Baptist Church (8833 Middlebrook Pike) is having their VBS from June 10-13. The theme is The Great Jungle Journey. I’ll have to check about younger ages, but for sure it is K-5th.
Glenwood Baptist in Powell
Scuba: Diving Into Friendship with God
July 8-12
6:30pm – 8:30pm
PreK – Teens
Blount Community Church has a baseball/softball camp with a Christ-centered approach called Who’e on July 9-11 from 9-1. The information about it & registration can be completed on blountchurch.org.
Ridgeview Baptist Church in north Knoxville VBS-
(The Great Jungle Journey)
June 23-26th Sun-Wed
5:30pm-8:15pm
6125 Lacy Rd, Knoxville TN 37912
https://ridgeviewvbs2024.myanswers.com/jungle-journey/
Thorn Grove Baptist Church
“Big Heart Farms: Where God’s Fruit Grows”
July 14-17th (Sun-Wed)
5:30-8:30pm (dinner provided)
10200 Thorn Grove Pike
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
Mt. Olive Baptist – South
Breaker Rock Beach
June 17-20 (Family Fun Night on June 21)
6:00-8:30 pm
Preschool thru 8th grade
2500 Maryville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920
mobcknox.org
St Mark UMC
“SCUBA” Vacation Bible School Registration is open for July 7-11!
For nursery through fifth grade (going into). If you have older children, contact Travis Campbell about other opportunities to help with VBS!
Time: 6:00-8:00pm with a free will donation meal at 5:30pm
https://vbspro.events/p/events/fa5158