CenterPointe Church - (Surf's Up!)
June 2-6 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM | Incoming kindergarten through 5th grade | $25 per child or $75 max per family
Surf's Up Dude! Ride the waves with us for a week of adventure, purpose and true joy! Join us for an unforgettable surf-themed week filled with bible teaching, art, music, snacks and awesome games.
1100 Center Road, Venice, FL Read More
Community Baptist Church - (Wilderness Quest)
June 21-22 | 9:30AM to 11:45AM | Rising kindergarten through 6th grade | FreeCome join us for a weekend full of fun, competition, and most importantly, truth from God's Word. Whether you're a city slicker or a rugged outdoorsman, you're sure to have a great time with us at Vacation Bible School!
Crosspointe Church - (World Changers)
July 21-25 | 6PM to 8PM Join us for an exciting week at Crosspointe Kids World Changers Vacation Bible School! Designed for children to grow in faith, make new friends, and have a blast, our VBS features engaging Bible stories, lively music, creative crafts, and interactive games. Don’t miss this chance to inspire your kids to be world changers! All are welcome—bring your friends and family for an unforgettable week!
3530 Whitfield Avenue, Sarasota, FL Read More
Dream Church - (VBS Rocket Racers)
June 24-27 | 6:30PM to 8PM | Ages 3 to 11 | FREE
These fun filled vacation kids nights will be packed with stories, crafts, games, snacks bounce house and learning about God in their lives. We can't wait for you to join us at these Free Rocket Racers themed nights.
1820 53rd Avenue W, Bradenton, FL Read More
First Baptist Church of Palmetto - (Magnified)
June 2-6 | Kindergarten through 6th grade | FREE
Magnified! VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God
1021 5th Street W, Palmetto, FL Read More
Forward Community Church of God - (How to Train Your Heart VBS)
July 20-23 | 6PM to 8PM | Entering Kindergarten through 5th grade | FREE
Grab your gear, warm up your heart, and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! This is no ordinary quest—we’re calling all heroes to sharpen their wisdom, courage, joy, kindness, and victory. 209 7th Street W, Palmetto, FL Read More
Sponsored Harbor Community Church - (Incredible Race VBS)
June 23-27 | 9AM to 12PM | 4-year-olds to rising sixth graders | $20Race from continent to continent uncovering clues and attempting challenges.
2300 43rd Street W, Bradenton, FL Read More
Harbor Life Church - (Kingdom Quest)
June 9-12 | 9AM to 12PM | 1st to 6th grade | FREE
Join us as we go on a quest to learn more about the tools God has given us to fight our enemy – Satan!!!!! We’re going to focus on how to use the tools we have been given, what exactly they mean, and how they can help us in any battle!
Mill Creek Baptist Church - (VBS)
June 22-25 | 6PM to 8PM | More info coming soon!
Join us for VBS 2025. More info coming soon!
12713 Upper Manatee River Road, Bradenton, FL Read More
New Life Worship Center Sarasota - (True North)
July 21-24 | 6PM to 8:30PM |Ages 5 to 12 | FREE
Join us for Vacation Bible School 2025 and bring a friend or two! It's free and we feed them dinner every night.
2105 Worrington Street, Sarasota, FL Read More
Parrish United Methodist Church - (True North)
June 9-13 | 6:30PM to 8:45PM | VPK through 8th grade | FREE
Guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!
12180 US 301 N, Parrish, FL Read More
Renewal Church - (True North)
July 21-25 | 9AM to 12PM plus Friday night 6PM to 8PM | Birth to 5th grade | $15
We have Jesus—our true north! Give kids a rock-solid foundation and point them to Jesus, their unmovable, unshakable friend forever!
7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL Read More
The Family Church at Christian Retreat - (The Great Jungle Journey)
June 9-13 | MORE INFO TO COME
The Tabernacle Church - (Adventure Nights)
June 23-26 | 5PM to 8PM | Graduated kindergarten through 6th grade | FREE
Adventure Nights is a nighttime VBS that shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a creative and powerful way. Includes games, prizes, memories, and life-transforming truth nightly. Nightly dinners provided.
4141 Desoto Road, Sarasota, FL Read More
The Tabernacle Church - (Best Week of Summer)
June 16-19 | 4PM to 8:30PM | Grades 7 to 12 | $40
Nightly dinners, live worship from a guest worship leader flying in to lead our students powerfully, color war, movie night, Wii game tournament, gym sports, powerful message, prizes, and more!
4141 Desoto Road, Sarasota, FL Read More
West Bradenton Baptist Church - (True North)
June 16-20 | 6PM to 8:30PM | Completed VPK-5th grade | FREE
True North is packed with exciting Bible-learning activities that kids can see, hear, and touch! From hands-on science experiments and team-building games to unforgettable Bible songs and tasty treats.
1305 43rd Street W, Bradenton, FL Read More
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