Here comes summer! It is sneaking up on us and bringing with it sunshine, pool days, and long days of freedom. Isn’t it refreshing how some things never change? Generations over, kids still always look forward to these staples of summer, including one of the most fun traditions: Vacation Bible School (VBS)!
VBS has evolved over the years, transforming from glue and construction paper inside a church gymnasium, into activity tracts of sports, reading and art, centered around common themes. There are plenty to choose from, so if you’re interested, find one that fits your flavor and availability!
If you are planning out your VBS schedule now, here are some options around town to check out. A word to the wise: many of the churches are requesting pre-registration, so plan ahead when you can. Be sure to check all the details when making your plans!
2026 Chattanooga Vacation Bible Schools
Downtown/Northshore
First Baptist Church (downtown): June 8-12 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. PreK – 5th grade.
First Centenary United Methodist Church: Rainforest Falls. June 22-26 from 9:00 am-12:15 pm. PreK – 5th grade.
First Presbyterian Church: Offers several different VBS dates at their seven locations!
Red Bank/Signal Mountain
Calvary Baptist Church: Project Genesis. June 15- 18 from 6:00 pm – 8:30pm. PreK – 5th grade.
Signal Crest United Methodist Church: Rainforest Falls. June 22-25. 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Age 3 – Rising 5th grade.
The Point Church: Emerald Crossing. June 1-5. from 9:00 am -12:15 pm.
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church: Gratitude Rocks. June 8-12, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Pre-K through rising 4th graders and 5th -12th grade as helpers.
Hixson/Soddy-Daisy
Hixson United Methodist Church: Rome: Paul and the Underground Church. June 22-26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Rock Bridge Community Church (Hixson): Kingdom Quest. June 7-10 from 6:00 pm – 8:15pm. This is offered at their multiple campuses.
Brainerd/East Ridge
Brainerd Baptist Church: Illumination Station. May 31 – June 3 from 6:00 pm – 8:30pm. completed kindergarten – 5th grade.
Concord Baptist Church: Wisdom Expedition. July 13 -16 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm.
Morris Hill Baptist Church: Illumination Station. May 31 – June 4 from 6:00 pm – 8:30pm.
East Brainerd/Collegedale
Silverdale Baptist Church: Built Up. June 22-25, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. completed K-5th grades.
Church United Methodist Church (East Brainerd): Rainforest Falls. June 8 – 12. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. 4 years old – 5th grade.
Collegedale Community Church: Rainforest Falls. June 1 – 5 from 9:30-12:30. Ages 4-11.
Woodland Park Baptist Church: Emerald Crossing. June 15 – 18. 9:00 am to 12:15 pm.
Harrison/Ooltewah
Bayside Baptist Church: Summer’s Best Week. June 1 – 5 from 8:30 am – 12:00pm. Ages 4 – 5th grade.
Grace Baptist Church: Emerald Crossing. July 12 – 16 from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm. 4 years old – 6th grade.
Ooltewah United Methodist Church: Snowball Mountain Challenge. June 22-25 from 6:00 pm -8:30 pm.
Ooltewah Baptist Church: Illumination Station. June 14 – 18 from 6:00 pm – 8:30pm.
North Georgia
Peavine Baptist Church: Under Construction. May 31 – June 3 (Rock Spring) and July 19 – 22 (Dalton) from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. 4 years old through 5th grade.
Rock Bridge Community Church (multiple campuses): Kingdom Quest. June 7-10 from 6:00 pm – 8:15pm. This is offered at their multiple campuses.
What did we miss? List in the comments below (bonus if you can provide us a link), and we’ll try our best to keep it updated!
Red Bank Baptist Church will host its VBS on June 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Register here: https://rbbcvbs.myanswers.com/wonder-junction/register/
Lupton Drive Baptist will host its VBS
on June 16-20 from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Province Baptist Church in Ooltewah, Tennessee will be having VBS July 14-18 from 6-8:30pm. The theme is Wonder Junction.
Church Website: https://www.providencebaptchurch.org/contact-us/
Hixson Pres: July 13th