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 2024 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.
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Pasco County VBS Programs
(VBS in Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Odessa, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel)
Bay Hope Lakeshore VBS
Registration Link: https://www.bayhope.church
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: Coming Soon!
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Age: PreK – 6th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: http://www.fhbc.us/
Faith Baptist Church
6300 Oakley Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
813.907.9462
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Age: 4 years – 6th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
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: Coming Soon!
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Age: 3 years( potty trained) through those who have completed 6th grade.
Fee: Coming Soon!
Registration Link: Visit Website
First Baptist Church Dover
3223 Gallagher Rd,
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 719-2273
Email: melissa.campbell@fbcdoverfl.com
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: Contact for more info.
Age: Contact for more info.
Fee:Coming Soon!
Register: https://www.fbclol.org/
First Baptist Church of Land O’ Lakes VBS
5105 School Rd,
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
813-996-2651
Dates: Comign Soon!
Time:9:00am — 12:00pm (EDT)
Age: Ages 4 through 6th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register: https://www.fbclol.org/
First Baptist Church of Lutz VBS
18116 US Highway 41 N
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-7495
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: Coming Soon!
First Baptist Church of New Port Richey VBS
6800 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 849-4210
Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
Age: Completed Pre-K-6th grade
Fee: Free
Register: https://www.fbcnpr.com/children/
Grace Family Church (Kids Summer Zone) VBS
5101 Van Dyke Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 265-4151
Dates: Coming Soon!
Age: 1st-6th Grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: https://gfcflorida.com/zonesummer
The Harbor Church VBS
15612 Race Track Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
office@theharborfl.org
(813) 920-9922
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Age: Visit website for more info
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: https://theharborfl.org/kids/
Harvester United Methodist Church VBS
2432 Collier Pkwy,
Land O Lakes, FL 34639
813-948-2311
Pastor Gary @ ghallam517@aol.com
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Age: Pre-K – rising 5th Grade.
Fee: Coming Soon!
Learn More: http://www.welcometoharvest.org
Idlewild Baptist Church VBS
18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd
Lutz, FL 33548
813-264-1515
www.idlewild.org
Dates: June 9-13, 2025
Time: 9a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Age: Children who have completed kindergarten (must be 5 years old by September 1, 2023) through completed 5th grade.
Fee: Free
Register Here: https://www.idlewild.org/vbs/
Myrtle Lake Baptist VBS
2017 Reigler Rd,
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
813-949-5516
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: Starts at 9AM-Noon
Age: Completed Kindergarten-5th grade
Fee:Coming Soon!
Register: www.myrtlelake.org
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church VBS
2348 Collier Pkwy
Land O’ Lakes, Florida 34639
(813) 949-4565
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Age: Completed Kindergarten -5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register: www.ladyrosary.org
Palm City Church
Sierra Conference Center | 9:30a & 11:00a
26000 Sierra Center Boulevard 33559
Dates: Coming Soon
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Age: Kids entering kindergarten through 5th grade in the 2024-2025 school year.
Fee: $35
Registration Link: https://palmcity.churchcenter.com/
Keystone United Methodist Church
16301 Race Track Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(352) 359-3513
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Age: Rising kindergartener and right 5th grader.
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: https://www.keystoneunitedmethodistchurch.com
Pinellas County VBS Programs
Calvary Baptist Church- Clearwater VBS
110 McMullen Booth Rd,
Clearwater, FL 33759
727-441-1581
Email: apotter@calvary.us
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Age: 4 (by June 1st) – completed 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Registration Link: www.calvarybaptist.org
Calvary Baptist Church- Tarpon Springs VBS
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Age: 4 (by June 1st) – completed 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Registration Link: www.calvarybaptist.org
Calvary Baptist Church – Seminole VBS
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Age: 4 (by June 1st) – completed 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Registration Link: www.calvarybaptist.org
Calvary Chapel Palm Harbor VBS
32676 US Hwy 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 785-7969
Email: PraiseHisHolyName@tampabay.rr.com
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Age: Coming Soon!
Fee: Free (Pre-registration opens Sunday, May 26th)
Register Here: http://www.ccpalmharbor.org/
Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg VBS
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Age: Completed Kindergarten to 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: https://calvarystp.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2120096
Community United Methodist Church- Oldsmar VBS
20 Buckingham Ave E
Oldsmar FL 34677
(813) 855-1567
- Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Age: Completed Kindergarten to 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: Click Here to visit Event Website Countryside Baptist Church (Clearwater) VBS
2525 N. McMullen Booth Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33761
info@countrysidebaptist.org
(727) 726-2550
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:00-8:30PM
Age: Rising 3’s through rising 6th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!.
Register: https://countrysidebaptist.org/breaker-rock-beach-vbs-2024/
First United Methodist Church VBS
212 3rd St N,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-4661
Outdoors with limited attendance
Dates: June 16-20, 2025
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: Coming Soon!
Time: 9AM-Noon
Age: Age 3 – 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register: https://ourladydunedin.org/vbs/
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church VBS
455 Missouri Avenue
Largo, FL 33770
T: 727.585.9969
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Age: Children age 4 through 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register here: https://poplargo.org/vbs/
Seminole First Baptist Church VBS
Times: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Age: Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Skycrest United Methodist Church
2045 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 446-2218
office@skycrest.net
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Age: Kids ages 4 to 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: https://www.skycrest.net/vbs
First Baptist Church Of Indian Rocks VBS
12685 Ulmerton Rd,
Largo, FL 33774
727-595-3421
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Age: PK3 – 8th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: www.indianrocks.org
Northside Baptist Church VBS
6000 38th Ave N,
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
727-381-3642
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Age: 4 year – 6th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: www.nbcstpete.com
Palm Harbor United Methodist Church VBS
1551 Belcher Road
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 785-7487
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Age: Entering Kindergarten to rising 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: https://phumc.net/children/vbs-2025
Park Place Wesleyan Church VBS
4400 70th Ave N,
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727-526-3674
Dates: Coming Soon!
Times: 6:15pm-8:30pm
Age: K – 5th grade
Fee: Coming Soon!
Register Here: www.ppwc.org
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church VBS
1200 Snell Isle Blvd NE,
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
727-896-9641
Dates: Coming Soon!
Age: Coming Soon!
Register Here: www.stthomasstpete.org
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