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2023 BIG LIST of Vacation Bible Schools in Hampton Roads

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Vacation Bible Schools in Hampton Roads VA

Here is our BIG LIST of local Vacation Bible School Programs in Hampton Roads. This page includes programs for Carrollton, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Poquoson, Smithfield, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Yorktown, Virginia.

Please check links for updates – this list will be updated as we receive additional information/listings.

Most of these Vacation Bible School listings are offered at no cost. Please submit additions/updates to this list HERE. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS IN CARROLLTON, VA

 

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS IN CHESAPEAKE, VA

 

  • Alexander Baptist Church
    • June 25-29, 2023
    • Ages PreK thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Churchland Baptist Church
    • 2023 Information not posted
    • Ages 3 years old-5th Grade
    • Theme: Creative Arts Camp
    • Cost: suggested donation of $15/child, or $25/family
  • DC Church – Deep Creek Campus
    • June 19-23, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Ages 3 years old-5th grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Discover Church
    • July 23-26, 2023 from 6-8pm
    • Ages 3 to 5th grade
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light
  • First Baptist Church of Norfolk (Chesapeake)
    • June 26-30, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Ages 5 years – grade 5
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Freedom Baptist Church – VBS Kids Club
    •  Wednesdays, beginning June 7 thru August 2023 from 7-8:15pm
    • Ages PreK thru 8th Grade
    • Theme: Zoomerang
  • Grace Presbyterian Church: Summers Best 2 Weeks
    • July 24-28, 2023
    • Junior camp (rising K-2nd grade) 9am-12pm
      • Cost is $60/camper
    • Day Camp (rising 3rd-8th grade) 9am-4pm
      • Cost is $125/camper
  • Great Bridge Baptist Church
    • July 10-13, 2023 from 9am-12:30pm
    • Rising Preschool 4 to 5th grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Great Bridge Presbyterian
    • July 17-18, 2023
    • Ages 3 through rising 5th graders
    • Theme: Pets Unleashed: Where Jesus Cares “Fur” You
  • Great Bridge United Methodist Church
    • July 17-21, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • 4 year old thru rising 5th grade
    • Theme: Hero Hotline – Called Together to Serve God
    • There will be a $10.00 fee for VBS this year
  • Joliff Day School
    • Weekly beginning June 19 thru August 25, 2023
    • Theme varies by week
  • Kingdom Life – Chesapeake
    • July 31 – August 4, 2023 from 6-8:30pm
    • Ages 4-11 years
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere!
  • Liberty Baptist Church – Greenbrier
    • June 26-29, 2023 from 9am-12:30pm
    • Ages 4 Years to Rising 6th Grade
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere!
  • NewGWC
    • July 19-21, 2023 from 7-8:30pm
  • Oaklette United Methodist Church
    • June 23-27, 2023 from 5:30-8pm
    • Theme: “Abundance Orchard Where Faith Grows and Hungry People Are Fed”, Part 2, New Testament
  • River Oak Church
    • June 26-30, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Rising Kindergarten to rising 6th grade
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere!
  • Temple Baptist Church
    • July 10-14, 2023 from 6-8:30pm
    • Juniors Program (ages 3-11) & Teen Program (ages 12-18)
    • Theme: Stompers & Chompers: Building Dino-Sized Faith in God’s Big Plan
  • Tidewater Baptist Church
    • August 7-11, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Age 4 thru 6th grade
    • Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom – Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS IN HAMPTON, VA

 

  • Bethel Baptist Church
    • June 19-23, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Theme: Chompers & Stompers – Building Dino-Sized Faith in God’s Big Plan
  • Fox Hill Road Baptist Church
    • July 10-14, 2023 from 6-8:30pm
    • Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom – Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth
  • Grace Baptist Church
    • July 9-13, 2023 from 6 – 8 PM
    • 4 years – rising 6th grade
    • Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom – Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth
  • Hampton Baptist Church
    • July 23-27, 2023 from 5:30-8pm
    • Ages 3 years (potty-trained) – completed 5th grade
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light
    • Fee: $10/child (scholarships available)
  • Liberty Baptist Church
    • June 26-29, 2023 from 9am-12:30pm
    • Ages 4 Years to Rising 6th Grade
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere!
  • Restoration Church
    • June 25-29, 2023 from 6-8pm
    • Ages 3 years-5th grade
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light
  • Sharon Baptist Church
    • June 25-29, 2023. Sunday 11am-1:30pm, Mon-Thurs 4:30-7:30pm
    • Ages 4 thru 6th grade
    • Theme: Chompers & Stompers – Building Dino-Sized Faith in God’s Big Plan

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA

 

  • Denbigh Baptist Church
    • June 25-29, 2023 from 6:15-8:30pm
    • Age 4 to 11
    • Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom – Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth
  • Harvest Church
    • July 12-14, 2023 from 6:15-8pm
    • Ages 5-12
    • Theme: Mega Sports Camp
  • Hidenwood Presbyterian Church
    • VBS: July 17-21, 2023 from 9am-12pm
      • Ages entering 4 yr old preschool through 5th grade
      • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere!
    • Art Camp: July 31-August 4, 2023 from 9am-12pm
      • For children accompanied by an adult.
    • $5.00 fee per child
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel
    • June 26-30, 2023 from 9am-12:30pm
    • Rising PreK thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Jesus – More than Miracles
    • $25 per child, with no family paying more that $75.
  • Stevens Memorial Baptist Church
    • July 24-28, 2023. Saturday kickoff from 2-5pm; Sunday-Wednesday from 5:30-8pm
    • PreK – 5th grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS IN NORFOLK, VA

 

  • COVA Church
    • June 19-23, 2023
    • Middle & High School Youth Camp
    • $295 per person
  • Larchmont United Methodist Church
    • July 24-28, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Age 3 thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Hero Hotline – Called Together to Serve God!
    • $15/child and $30/family
  • Saint Pius X Catholic Church
    • July 10-14, 2023 from 9-11:30am
    • 4 yrs thru rising  5th graders
    • Cost: $10 per child (includes programming and t-shirt)

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS IN PORTSMOUTH, VA

 

  • DC Church – West Portsmouth Campus
    • 2023 VBS will be at Deep Creek Campus
  • Sweethaven Baptist Church
    • August 14-18, 2023 from 5-8pm
    • Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom – Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS IN POQUOSON, VA

 

  • Emmaus Baptist Church Multisport Training Camp
    • July 10-13, 2023 from 5:30-8pm
    • Ages 5-12
    • Cost: $35/child (includes dinner, t-shirt and craft)
  • Poquoson Baptist Church
    • July 16-20, 2023 from 6-8:30pm
    • Ages 4 years to 5th Grade
    • Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom – Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS – SMITHFIELD, VA

 

  • Benn’s United Methodist Church
    • June 26-30, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Ages: completed grades Preschool (3) through Grade 5
    • Theme: The Fruit of the Spirit – Year 1

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS – SUFFOLK, VA

 

  • Bethlehem Christian Church
    • June 18-23, 2023 from 5:30-8:30pm
    • Kindergarten thru 8th grade
    • Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom – Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth
  • CrossPointe Church
    • July 9-13, 2023 from 6-8pm
    • PreK thru Grade 6
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light
  • First Baptist Suffolk
    • June 25-29, 2023 from 6-8:30pm
    • Age 3 thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Holland Baptist Church
    • June 19-23, 2023 from 6-8:30pm
    • Entering PreK thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Information compiled with help from the BEACH Faith In Action team

  • Atlantic Shores Baptist Church
    • June 19-22, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Grade School – K-5th Grade (Just completed)
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Avalon Church of Christ
    • Overnight VBS Camp
      • June 29 – July 2, 2023
      • K- 5th grade
      • Cost: $60 per child for the weekend. $10 discount for any additional siblings.
    • Mini VBS
      • August 16-18, 2023 from 9am-12pm
      • Ages 3-6
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere
  • Bayside Baptist Church
    • June 26-30, 2023 from 6-8:30pm
    • K thru 7th grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Bayside Presbyterian Church
    • July 24-28, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • PreK thru 6th grade
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere
    • $15 for the 1st child, $5 per additional sibling (call to request a full
      scholarship)
  • Beach Beacon Baptist Church
    • June 25-30, 2023 from 5:30-8pm
    • Age 3 thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Celebrate Jesus Ministries
    • Dates:
      • June 19-23, 2023 from 9am-1pm
      • June 26-30, 2023 from 5-8pm
      • July 10-14, 2023 from 9am-1pm
      • July 17-21, 2023 from 5-8pm
      • July 31-August 4, 2023 from 9am-1pm
    • Ages 4-16
  • Church of the Holy Family
    • July 10-14, 2023 from 9am-12:15pm
    • Rising PreK thru Grade 5
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light
    • Fee: $50
  • Coastal Community Church
    • June 26-20, 2023 from 5:30-8pm
    • Age 4 thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Community United Methodist Church
    • July 17-21, 2023 from 9:30am-12pm
    • Rising 4 year olds through 5th grade
    • Theme: Discovery on Adventure Island – Quest for God’s Great Light
    • Fee: $12/child, $30 cap for 3+ children (includes t-shirt)
  • Courthouse Community UMC
    • July 24-28, 2023 from 9am-12:30pm
    • Age 3 – Rising 5th Grade
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light
    • Fee: $30. Sibling Discount: $25/second child, $20/third child
  • Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church
    • July 31-August 4, 2023 from 8:30am-12pm
      • Ages 4-12
      • Theme: Food Truck Party – On a Roll with God!
    • August 7-11, 2023 from 9am-12:30pm
      • Rising 2nd thru 7th
      • Summer Music Camp
  • Emmanuel Lutheran Church
    • July 17-21, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Ages 3-12
    • Theme:  “RENEW. Grow in Faith. Have fun. Change the World”
    • Free but a $10.00 donation is appreciated
  • First Presbyterian Church
    • July 31-August 4, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Ages 3 to rising 4th grade (on site) and rising 5th-7th grade (daily local mission trips)
    • Theme: Hero Hotline – Called to Serve God
    • $25 per child (call in advance to request a full scholarship)
  • Grace Bible Church
    • July 10-14, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Rising 1st-6th Grade
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light
    • $10 suggested donation per children
  • Hope Lutheran Church
    • July 24-28, 2023 from 5:45-8:45pm
    • Theme: Egypt – Joseph’s Journey From Prison To Palace
  • Kempsville Baptist Church
    • August 6-10, 2023 from 6-8:30pm
    • Rising Kindergarteners through Finished 5th Grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Kempsville Christian Church
    • June 26-29, 2023 from 6-8pm
    • PreK through 5th Grade
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There and Everywhere
  • Kempsville Presbyterian Church
    • July 10-14, 2023 from 8:30am-12pm
    • Rising Kindergarten to 6th grade
    • Theme: Babylon – Daniel’s Courage in Captivity
  • Kings Grant Baptist Church
    • June 26-30, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Age 4 through Grade 6
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Light of Hope UMC
    • August 7-11, 2023 from 5:30-8:30pm
    • Ages 3-12 and 13-15
    • Theme: Food Truck Party – On a Roll with God!
  • Lynnhaven UMC
    • July 17-21, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Ages 4 thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light
  • Oak Grove Baptist Church
    • July 31-August 4, 2023 from 8:30am-12pm
    • Ages 4 thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Old Donation Episcopal Church
    • July 17-21, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Ages 4 thru rising 6th grade
    • Theme: ChangeMakers Lab
    • $15 per child ($30 max per family)
  • Resurrection Community Church: Summers Best 2 Weeks
    • July 10-14, 2023
    • Junior camp (ages 5-7, rising K-2nd grade) 9am-12pm
      • Cost is $125/camper
    • Day Camp (ages 8-13, rising 3rd-8th grade) 9am-4pm
      • Cost is $300/camper
  • Rock Church
    • July 10-14, 2023 from 8:30am-12pm
    • K5-6th grade
    • Theme: To The Ends of the Earth
  • Star of the Sea R.C. Church
    • June 26-30, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Age 4 thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Stellar – Shine Jesus’ Light
    • Fee: $32.00 per child (if more than 2 children, please as request a coupon code)
  • Spring Branch Community Church
    • June 26-29, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Rising Kindergarten-Rising 6th Grade
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere
  • Thalia Lynn Baptist Church
    • June 26-29 OR July 10-14, 2023 from 9:30am-12pm
    • 1st thru 6th grades
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game
  • Thalia UMC
    • July 10-14, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Age 3 thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Hero Hotline – Called Together to Serve God
  • Virginia Beach United Methodist
    • June 19-23, 2023 from 9am-12pm
    • Ages 3 thru 6th grade
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere
    • Suggested Donation $15 per child
  • Wave Church
    • July 10-13, 2023 from 9am-12pm (Great Neck Campus)
    • July 17-20, 2023 from 9am-12pm (Seaboard Campus)
    • Kindergarten thru 5th grade
    • Theme: Ready, Set, Move! Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS IN YORKTOWN, VA

 

  • Bethel Baptist Church
    • June 26-30, 2023. Mon-Thurs 9am-12pm, Fri 9am-2pm
    • Age 3 thru Grade 6 completed
    • Theme: Twists & Turns – Following Jesus Changes the Game

 

These Vacation Bible School listings are offered at no cost. Please submit additions/updates to this list HERE.Â