Vacation Bible School (V.B.S.) can be found all across the Tampa Bay area. It is a special religious program that is commonly tailored to children in elementary-middle school. However, each VBS program age is slightly different. In addition to all the wonderful 2023 Summer Camp options around Tampa, VBS usually occurs in the summer for a week-long program of religious education.
The program may include Bible stories, activities, songs, arts and crafts, games and other engaging activities that teaches them a particular value or concept pertaining to the Bible.
Below you will find a list of over 40 VBS Programs in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties.
Frequently Asked Questions About VBS
What is a typical day at VBS like?
VBS programs may include themed activities, crafts, singing, spiritual lesson on life principles or Bible stories, interactive games, and lots of fun!
What does it cost?
Most churches provide VBS programs at no cost to those attending. Some churches, may charge a fee for their program.
Who can attend?
Typically if your child has completed Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade this past school year, he or she is welcome to attend. However, some programs provide a preschool or Teen VBS program. All VBS programs are different. Please contact them for their age/grade limits.
Do you have to be a member of that church to attend?
In most cases, you do not. Register in advance to save your child’s spot, as space may be limited.
How do I register?
Depending on the VBS location, you may be able to register online, in-person or on the phone.
How long are VBS programs?
They usually last for a week at a time. Hours vary from 2-8 hrs a day. Each VBS program is different.
Do they provide a meal or a snack?
Some VBS program includes a meal and/or a snack. If your child has a specific dietary restriction, they may be able to accommodate, or they may encourage you to bring in a desired meal or snack for them. The cost, if any, is established by each church.
Do VBS programs fill up quickly?
Many Vacation Bible School do fill to capacity each year. The number of children they can enroll is based on the number of team leaders they have. Please register early.
Are the adult team leaders screened?
Each church has different ways that they screen their adult leaders. VBS programs do want to provide a safe environment for your child and many have extensive background checks for those who work with VBS children. Please contact the VBS location for specifics.
Do I need to stay with my child?
It is not necessary, or expected. Please call your local VBS location to determine their policy.
Will my child have fun?
VBS programs are designed to be fun for children. Call the VBS location to learn about their fun program schedule.
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Hillsborough County VBS Programs
The VBS programs listed are for informational purposes only. We do not endorse any particular program. Dates, time, cost and availability are subject to change without notice. Please contact your local VBS for confirmation. This is NOT an all-inclusive list. There may be more VBS programs that are not listed.
Hillsborough County VBS Programs
The VBS programs listed are for informational purposes only. We do not endorse any particular program. Dates, time, cost and availability are subject to change without notice. Please contact your local VBS for confirmation. This is NOT an all-inclusive list. There may be more VBS programs that are not listed.
Pasco County VBS Programs
(VBS in Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Odessa, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel)
All Saints Lutheran Church VBS
5315 Van Dyke Road
Lutz, FL 33558
813-963-0969
Dates: 2023 dates are yet to be announced
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Age: PK3 – 5th grade
Fee: Free with pre-registration
Register here: www.allsaintstampa.org
Bay Hope Lakeshore VBS
Registration Link: https://www.bayhope.church/pco-events/1600196
Brave Church VBS
Bridgeway Church VBS
30660 Wells Rd Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Fair Haven Baptist Church VBS
34927 Eiland Blvd
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
813-210-0046
Dates: June 19 – 22, 2023
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Age: PreK – 6th grade
Fee: $Contact for pricing
http://www.fhbc.us/
Contact church for 2023 VBS registration. Karen Gaskin, (813) 782-7115 [email protected]
Faith Baptist Church
6300 Oakley Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
813.907.9462
Dates: June 4-7, 2023
Age: 4 years – 5th grade
Fee: Free with pre-registration
Registration Link: http://www.faithbaptistofwc.org/vbs.html
Faith United Methodist Church (Dade City)
37628 Church Avenue
Dade City, FL 33525-4131
Phone: (352) 567-5604
Dates: June 5-8, 2023;
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Age: 3 years( potty trained) through those who have completed fifth grade.
Fee: Free
Registration Link: Visit Website
First Baptist Church of Land O’ Lakes VBS
5105 School Rd,
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
813-996-2651
Dates: June 12, 2023 — June 16, 2023
Time:9:00am — 12:00pm (EDT)
Age: Ages 4 through 6th grade
Fee: Free
Register: https://www.fbclol.org/
First Baptist Church of Lutz VBS
18116 US Highway 41 N
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-7495
Age: 5yrs old to 5th grade
Dates: JUNE 12-16, 2023
Time: 9am-12pm
http://www.lutzfbc.com/events-1
First Baptist Church of New Port Richey VBS
6800 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 849-4210
Dates: June 26-30, 2023
Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
Age: Completed Pre-K-6th grade
Fee: Free
Register: https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myEvent/?id=65944
Grace Family Church (Kids Summer Zone) VBS
5101 Van Dyke Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 265-4151
https://gfconline.com/
Dates: June 12 – 16, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Age: 1st-6th Grade
Fee: $75 (half day), $310 (all day) May 8 – June 11
Harvester United Methodist Church VBS
2432 Collier Pkwy,
Land O Lakes, FL 34639
813-948-2311
Pastor Gary @ [email protected]
Dates: June 18th – 23rd, 2023
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Age: Pre-K – rising 5th Grade.
Fee: Free
Learn More: http://www.harvesterumc.com/vbs
Hope Church VBS
5107 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 818-1211
Dates: 2023 dates to be announced
Age: Contact for details
Fee: Free
Register: https://hope4tampa.com/events/hope-vacation-bible-school/
Idlewild Baptist Church VBS
18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd
Lutz, FL 33548
813-264-1515
www.idlewild.org
Dates: June 5-9, 2023
Time: 9a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Age: Kindergarten – 5th grade. Note: Children ages 0 – 5 will not be able to participate unless their parent or caretaker is a registered VBS volunteer.
Fee: Free
Land O’ Lakes Christian School VBS
5105 School Rd
Land O’ Lakes, Florida 34638-3699
(813) 995-9040
Lolcs.org
Dates: Jun 5– Jun 5, 2023
Check their website for further information
Life Church (Spring Hill)
Dates: June 26-29, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30p.m.
Age: Incoming kinder to outgoing 5th graders
Fee: Free
Registration Link: https://lifechurchwc.churchcenter.com
Life Church (Wesley Chapel)
Dates: June 26-29, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30p.m.
Age: Incoming kinder to outgoing 5th graders
Fee: Free
Registration Link: https://lifechurchwc.churchcenter.com
Myrtle Lake Baptist VBS
2017 Reigler Rd,
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
813-949-5516
Dates: June 12-16, 2023
Time: Starts at 9AM
Age: Completed Kindergarten-5th grade
Fee: Free
Register: www.myrtlelake.org
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church VBS
2348 Collier Pkwy
Land O’ Lakes, Florida 34639
(813) 949-4565
Dates: June 12-16, 2023
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Age: Completed Kindergarten -5th grade
Fee: $35 per child
Register: www.ladyrosary.org
Palm City Church
Sierra Conference Center | 9:30a & 11:00a
26000 Sierra Center Boulevard 33559
Dates: August 1-2, 2023
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Age:Kids entering kindergarten through 5th grade in the 2023-2024 school year.
Fee: Free
Registration Link: https://palmcity.churchcenter.com/
Keystone United Methodist Church
16301 Race Track Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(352) 359-3513
https://www.keystoneunitedmethodistchurch.com
Dates: June 12-16, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Age: 3 years through those who have completed third grade.
Fee: $25 per child or $50 per family. Scholarships are available for those who need it.
Pinellas County VBS Programs
Calvary Baptist Church VBS
110 McMullen Booth Rd,
Clearwater, FL 33759
727-441-1581
Email: [email protected]
Dates:June 19th – 23rd, 2023
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Age: 4 (by June 1st) – completed 5th grade
Fee: Free
Registration Link: www.calvarybaptist.org
Calvary Chapel Palm Harbor VBS
32676 US Hwy 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 785-7969
Email: [email protected]
Dates: June 19-23, 2023
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Age: PK4-5th grade
Fee: Free
Register Here: http://www.ccpalmharbor.org/
First United Methodist Church VBS
212 3rd St N,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-4661
Outdoors with limited attendance
Dates: June 19-23, 2023
Time: 9:00-12:00 PM
Age: Rising 3’s through rising 5th grade
Fee: $40
Register: https://www.stpetefirst.org/children
Our Lady of Lourdes Parrish VBS
750 San Salvador Dr
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 733-3606
Dates: June 12-16, 2023
Time: 9AM-Noon
Age: Age 3 – 5th grade
Fee: Free
Register: https://ourladydunedin.org/vacation-bible-school/
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church VBS
455 Missouri Avenue
Largo, FL 33770
T: 727.585.9969
Dates: June 12-16, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Age: Children age 4 through 5th grade
Fee: Price not listed
Register here: https://poplargo.org/vbs/
Seminole First Baptist Church VBS
Times: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Age: Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Fee: Free
First Baptist Church Of Indian Rocks VBS
12685 Ulmerton Rd,
Largo, FL 33774
727-595-3421
www.indianrocks.org
Dates: June 05-08, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Age: PK3 – 8th grade
Fee: Free
First Presbyterian Church VBS
701 Beach Dr NE,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-822-2031
https://fpc-stpete.net/
[email protected]
Dates: Could not find any on their website. Please contact for more info.
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Age: PK3 – 5th grade
Fee: TBD
Northside Baptist Church VBS
6000 38th Ave N,
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
727-381-3642
www.nbcstpete.com
Dates: Monday Jun 19 – Friday Jun 23, 2023
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Age: 4 year – 6th grade
Fee: Free
Park Place Wesleyan Church VBS
4400 70th Ave N,
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727-526-3674
www.ppwc.org
Dates: Please contact church. No info on website.
Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Age: K – 5th grade
Fee: Call for more information.
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church VBS
1200 Snell Isle Blvd NE,
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
727-896-9641
www.stthomasstpete.org
Dates: Contact church for more info. No info on website.
Age: PK3 – 5th grade
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