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!
2023 Chattanooga Vacation Bible Schools
Downtown/Northshore
First Baptist Church (downtown): Stellar: Shine Jesus’ light. June 5-9 from 9-noon. K – 5th grade.
First Centenary United Methodist Church: Babylon VBS 2023. June 19-23 from 9am-12:15pm. PreK-5th grade.
First Presbyterian Church: Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth. July 17-23 from 9-12.
Red Bank/Signal Mountain
Red Bank Baptist Church: Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth. June 5-9 from 9-12.
Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church: Twists and Turns: Following Jesus Changes the Game! June 12-15 from 6-8pm. 4 years-rising 5th.
Calvary Baptist Church: River of Life. June 11-15 from 6:00-8:30pm.
Signal Crest United Methodist Church: Stellar: Shining Jesus’ Light. July 24-27. Rising K-5th grade.
The Point Church: Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth. June 19-23 from 9-12.
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church: Food Truck Party! June 12-16from 9-noon. Pre-K through rising 4th graders and 5th -12th grade as helpers.
Hixson/Soddy-Daisy
Hixson United Methodist Church: Stellar: Shining Jesus’ Light. June 12-15 (several times offered depending on age group) 4 years through rising 6th grade.
Stuart Heights Baptist Church (Hixson campus): Stellar: Shining Jesus’ Light. June 11-15 from 6-8pm. 4 years-5th grade.
Rock Bridge Community Church (Hixson): Adventure Week June 11-14 from 6-8:15pm.
Hixson Presbyterian Church: Babylon July 17-21 from 9am-noon.
Brainerd/East Ridge
Ridgedale Baptist Church: Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth. June 11-15 from 6-8:30 pm. K-5th grade.
Brainerd Baptist Church: Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth. June 4-7 from 6-8:30pm. completed kindergarten – rising 6th graders.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church: Stellar: Shining Jesus’ Light. June 26-30 from 6:00-8:30.
Concord Baptist Church: Keepers of the Kingdom. June 20-34 from 9-12.
Morris Hill Baptist Church: Twists and Turns. June 4-8 from 6-9pm. Ages 4-6th grade.
Edgewood Baptist Church: Big Fish Bay. June 22-26.
East Brainerd/Collegedale
Silverdale Baptist Church: Quest Camp. June 26-29, 8:30-12:30pm. completed K-5th grades.
Church United Methodist Church (East Brainerd): Stellar: Shining Jesus’ Light. June 12-15
Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists: Babylon. June 19-23 from 9am-noon. Ages 4-10.
Woodland Park Baptist Church: Stellar: Shining Jesus’ Light. June 12-15. 9am to noon.
Harrison/Ooltewah
Bayside Baptist Church: Twists and Turns. June 5-9 from 8:45-12:00pm. Ages 4 – 5th grade.
Grace Baptist Church: Keepers of the Kingdom. July 16-20 from 6-8pm.
Ooltewah United Methodist Church: Camp Ootie. June 19-21 from 9am-2pm.
Ooltewah Baptist Church: Twists and Turns. June 11-15 from 6-8pm.
North Georgia
Brainerd Baptist Church – North Georgia campus: Keepers of the Kingdom. June 11-14 from 6-9pm.
Peavine Baptist Church: Star Wars. July 11-13 from 6-8:30pm.
Rock Bridge Community Church (multiple campuses): Adventure Week June 11-14 from 6-8:15pm.
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!
