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!
2024 Chattanooga Vacation Bible Schools
Downtown/Northshore
First Baptist Church (downtown): SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God. June 3-7 from 9-noon. K – 5th grade.
First Centenary United Methodist Church: Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid. June 24-28 from 9am-12:15pm. PreK-5th grade.
First Presbyterian Church: The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation. July 24-28 from 9-12.
Red Bank/Signal Mountain
Red Bank Baptist Church: The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation. June 3-7 from 9-12.
Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church: Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid. June 10-13 from 6-8pm. 4 years-rising 5th.
Calvary Baptist Church: King of Kings. June 9-13 from 6:00-8:30pm.
Signal Crest United Methodist Church: SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God. June 24-28. Rising K-5th grade.
The Point Church: The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation. June 17-21 from 9-12.
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church: Operation Restoration: Mending God’s World June 10-14, from 9am-noon. Pre-K through rising 4th graders and 5th -12th grade as helpers.
Hixson/Soddy-Daisy
Hixson United Methodist Church: SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God. June 17-21 (several times offered depending on age group) 4 years through rising 6th grade.
Rock Bridge Community Church (Hixson): Adventure Week: Breaker Rock Beach June 9-12 from 6-8:15pm.
First Baptist Church Soddy Daisy: Fruit Island: Growing Fruit from the True Vine. July 8-11.
Brainerd/East Ridge
Ridgedale Baptist Church: Start the Party: Celebrate the Good News. June 9-13 from 6-8:30 pm. K-5th grade.
Brainerd Baptist Church: Breaker Rock Beach. June 2-5 from 6-8:30pm. completed kindergarten – rising 6th graders.
Concord Baptist Church: Olympics. June 17-20 from 9-12.
Morris Hill Baptist Church: Breaker Rock Beach. June 2-6.
East Brainerd/Collegedale
Silverdale Baptist Church: Quest Camp. June 24-27, 8:30-12:30pm. completed K-5th grades.
Church United Methodist Church (East Brainerd): SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God. June 10-14
Collegedale Community Church: SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God. June 3-7 from 9:30-12:30. Ages 4-10.
Woodland Park Baptist Church: SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God. June 10-13. 9am to noon.
Harrison/Ooltewah
Bayside Baptist Church: Breaker Rock Beach. June 3-7 from 8:43012:00pm. Ages 4 – 5th grade.
Grace Baptist Church: The Great Jungle Journey. July 14-18 from 6-7:30pm.
Ooltewah United Methodist Church: Camp Ootie. June 10-12 from 9am-2pm.
Ooltewah Baptist Church: Breaker Rock Beach. June 16-20 from 6-8:30pm.
North Georgia
Peavine Baptist Church: Superhero VBX. July 2-5 from 6-9pm.
Rock Bridge Community Church (multiple campuses): Adventure Week: Breaker Rock Beach June 9-12 from 6-8:15pm.
