Full of hands-on Bible explorations using skits, songs and stories, interactive games, cool crafts and delicious treats, Vacation Bible School (VBS) is designed to give kids a memorable summer experience that conveys a gospel message.
A summer tradition for almost a century, VBS was originally begun by a doctor’s wife, Mrs. Walter Aylett Hawes, who wanted to get kids off the street in New York, and it has been adopted by many churches as a way to engage young children with the word of God in a fun and enjoyable way that helps them learn to overcome obstacles with the power of God.
Often a five-day program geared for children ranging from preschool through 5th grade, VBS is also a fantastic volunteer opportunity. Churches always need teens and adults to help out, so this summer make sure to sign your children up for VBS program near you. Here is a small sampling of VBS programs offered in South Florida churches.
Rio Vista Church
880 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
Summersational
June 6- July 10
8am-1pm, aftercare available until 5:30pm
3 through entering 6th grade
$50 to $225 depending on days attending
Visit riovistachurch.com or call 954-522-2518
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
5555 North Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale
Journey Off The Map
June 8-12
9am – 12pm
K5 through 5th grade
$30.00
Visit crpc.org/vbs or call 954-334-5168
Cross Community Church
841 SE 2nd Ct, Deerfield Beach
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
June 9-13
6:00-8:30pm
Entering Kindergarten-5th grade
$10
Visit thecrosscc.org or call 561-252-3570
Abundant Life Christian Centre
1490 Banks Rd., Margate
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
June 15-19
9am-12pm
3yrs-5th grade
1st child: $25 siblings: $20
abundantlife.tv or 954-972 0660
Calvary Chapel Boca Raton
1551 West Camino Real, Boca Raton
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
June 22-26
8:30-11:45am
Entering K5 through 5th grade
$15.00
Visit calvaryftl.org or call 561-869-5775
Calvary Chapel Boynton Beach:
3190 Hypoluxo Road, Boynton Beach
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
June 22-26
6-8:30pm
Entering K5 through 5th grade
$10.00
Visit calvaryftl.org or call 561-304-1449
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
2401 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
June 22-26
8:30-11:45am
Entering K5 through 5th grade
$15.00
Visit calvaryftl.org or call 954-977-9673
Calvary Chapel Plantation
11801 West Broward Blvd, Plantation
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
June 22-26
8:30-11:45am
Entering K5 through 5th grade
$15.00
Visit calvaryftl.org or call 954-905-5000
First Baptist at Weston
1420 Indian Trace, Weston
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
June 22-26//8:30-12:00pm
$35(3-11) $75(completed 5th grade)
Ages 3-completed 5th grade
Visit firstbaptistweston.com or call 954-398-455
Parkridge Baptist Church
5600 Coral Ridge Dr, Pompano Beach
Journey Off The Map
June 22-26
8:45-12:30pm
Completed Kindergarten-Completed 5th grade
Free
Parkridgechurch.com or call 954-346-9009
Community Christian Church
10001 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac
KIDZ Camp VBS
June 22-26
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages 3 through 5th grade
$15
Visit communitycc.com or call 954-724-7400
First Christian Church of Wilton Manors
2725 NE 14th Avenue, Wilton Manors
“Follywood” Big Picture Studios
July 13-July 17
9am-12pm
Pre-K through 6th
Free
Visit churchofwiltonmanors.com or call 954-564-2019
Lighthouse Community Church
650 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach
Bible Blast to the Past
July 20-24
6:00-9:00PM
4-12 years old
Free
Visit lighthousecc.org or call 954-923-8660
Sheridan Hills Baptist Church
3751 Sheridan St, Hollywood
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
July 20-24
3 yrs-5th grade
Free
Visit sheridanhills.org or call 954-961-4250
Boca Glades Baptist Church
10101 Judge Winikoff Rd., Boca Raton
Journey Off The Map
July 27-31
8:45-12:15
Entering Kindergarten-Entering 6th grade
Free
www.bocaglades.org or 561-483-4228
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