A number of churches around Tucson are putting on Vacation Bible School programs for kids this summer (2026)! VBS programs typically last one week and include games, crafts, snacks, and Bible activities. See below for a full listing including dates, location, cost, and registration deadlines.
May 25-29, 2026
Catalina Foothills Church *May 24-28 only
- LOCATION: Catalina Foothills Church, 2150 E, Orange Grove Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Youth Super Week
- TIME: 8:00am-noon on most day; see schedule
- AGES: rising 6th-9th grade
- COST: $75
- REGISTER
Holy Cross Lutheran Church *May 27-29 only
- LOCATION: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 241 N. Harrison, Tucson
- THEME: Illumination Station
- DESCRIPTION: Shining a light on who Jesus really is
- TIME: 9:00am-11:30am
- AGES: PreK to 5th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER
Vail Christian Church *May 26-29 only
- LOCATION: Vail Christian Church, 9455 E. Valencia Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Preschool Day Camp
- DESCRIPTION: Learn about who Jesus is through science experiments, crafts, songs, and stories.
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: 3 or 4 years old and fully potty trained
- COST: $60 per child
- REGISTER
June 1-5, 2026
Calvary Tucson
- LOCATION: Calvary Tucson East, 8711 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson
- THEME: Rainforest Falls
- DESCRIPTION: Get ready for an unforgettable jungle adventure! This summer, Calvary Tucson invites your kids to trek into the lush, vibrant world of Rainforest Falls. t’s going to be a week filled with high-energy games, creative crafts, catchy music, and life-changing lessons from the Word of God.
- TIME: unknown
- AGES: unknown
- COST: unknown
- REGISTER
Catalina Foothills Church *June 2-5 only
- LOCATION: Catalina Foothills Church
- THEME: Space Mission
- DESCRIPTION: Welcome to an out of this world space mission!
- TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm
- AGES: Rising kindergarten through 5th grade
- COST: $25-$35
- REGISTER
Christ Community Church
- LOCATION: Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure
- DESCRIPTION: In a world full of worry and confusion, kids need to know there is a God who cares for them. At Emerald Crossing VBS, they’ll explore Ireland while learning Psalm 23 and the life of David, discovering how to move from fear to faith and find peace in the Good Shepherd. Get your passport ready and join the adventure!
- TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm
- AGES: Open to all incoming 1st through 5th graders in Fall of '26.
- COST: $25-$30
- REGISTER
Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church
- LOCATION: Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church, 8445 E. Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Junkyard Redemption
- DESCRIPTION: exploring the Bible, singing together, playing games, enjoying snack time, and building crafts
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: age 3 (potty trained) to incoming 5th graders
- COST: Free
- REGISTER
June 8-12, 2026
Calvary Tucson
- LOCATION: Calvary Tucson West, 5170 S. Julian Dr, Tucson
- THEME: Rainforest Falls
- DESCRIPTION: Get ready for an unforgettable jungle adventure! This summer, Calvary Tucson invites your kids to trek into the lush, vibrant world of Rainforest Falls. t’s going to be a week filled with high-energy games, creative crafts, catchy music, and life-changing lessons from the Word of God.
- TIME: unknown
- AGES: unknown
- COST: unknown
- REGISTER
Christian Cowboy Ministries of Arizona *June 10-13 only
- LOCATION: Christian Cowboy Ministries of Arizona, Sedona, AZ
- THEME: Rodeo Bible Camp
- DESCRIPTION: From team roping to horsemanship, breakaway roping, beginner roping, barrel racing, pole bending, and goat tying, the camp offers comprehensive instruction in various rodeo disciplines.
- TIME: Varies
- AGES: unknown
- COST: $350+
- REGISTER
Grace Community Covenant Church
- LOCATION: Grace Community Covenant Church, 9755 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson
- THEME: Rainforest Falls
- DESCRIPTION: Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
- TIME: 6:00-8:30pm
- AGES: entering Kindergarten through entering 6th Grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER
Pantano Christian Church
- LOCATION: Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Kingdom Quest
- DESCRIPTION: An epic multiverse adventure to discover JESUS! Who He is, what He’s done, and who we are because of Him. Through powerful Bible stories, worship, and hands-on experiences, you'll learn that Jesus is the light of the world.
- TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm
- AGES: Ages 3-5 years and entering Kindergarten. Childcare for kids ages 0-2 yrs.
- COST: $55-$70
- REGISTER
Vail Christian Church *June 8-11 only
- LOCATION: Vail Christian Church, 9455 E. Valencia Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Tween Camp
- DESCRIPTION: Learn about the Great Commission.
- TIME: 9:00am-3:00pm
- AGES: 4th & 5th grade
- COST: $125 per child
- REGISTER
June 15-19, 2026
El Camino Church
- LOCATION: El Camino Church, 7777 E. Speedway, Tucson
- THEME: Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure
- DESCRIPTION: "Every stop along our path will teach us about the Good Shepherd and how he cares for his sheep." Like David discovered throughout his life, first as a shepherd and later as a king, join El Camino to discover important truths.
- TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
- AGES: unknown
- COST: unknown
- REGISTER
June 22-26, 2026
Northminster Presbyterian Church *June 24-28 only
- LOCATION: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Ft. Lowell Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Tropical Trek
- DESCRIPTION: At Tropical Trek, you’ll join your explorer team and set out across winding rivers, tropical groves, hidden caves and even a quiet volcano as you search for clues on an unforgettable island adventure. Each day is packed with island fun – high-energy games, creative crafts, hands-on science, yummy snacks, and exciting Bible stories where kids step right into the action.
- TIME: Wed-Fri, 9:00am-12:00pm, Saturday Family Festival 10:00am-12:00pm, Sunday Worship Celebration & Brunch 10:00am-noon
- AGES: age 3 through completed 5th grade
- COST: $20
- REGISTER
Pantano Christian Church
- LOCATION: Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Rd, Tucson
- THEME: WinShape Kids Camp
- DESCRIPTION: Winshape is a camp where friendships take root, Jesus and His Word is front and center, and the fun is non-stop. Prepare for life-changing, memory-making and adventure-taking awesomeness! This will include 5 days of team activities, science events, electives, amazing worship, preaching, and small group time.
- TIME: Monday – Thursday: Camp check-in 8:15-845 am/Check-out- 5:00 pm. Friday: Check-in 8:15-845 am/Check out 12:00 pm/Family lunch 12:00 pm -1:00 pm.
- AGES: completed kindergarten to completed 5th grade
- COST: $275
- REGISTER
Pima Street Baptist Church
- LOCATION: Pima Street Baptist Church, 5056 E. Pima St, Tucson
- THEME: The Great Jungle Journey
- TIME: 6:00-8:30pm
- COST: unknown
- REGISTER
Vail Christian Church
- LOCATION: Vail Christian Church, 9455 E. Valencia Rd, Tucson
- THEME: Elementary Day Camp
- DESCRIPTION: Learn about who Jesus is through science experiments, songs, games, and stories!
- TIME: 9:00am-12:30pm
- AGES: entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade
- COST: $70-$80
- REGISTER
June 29 - July 3, 2026
No listings for this week.
July 6-10, 2026
Emmanuel Baptist Church
- LOCATION: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson
- THEME: Illumination Station
- DESCRIPTION: Bible stories, fun music, creative activities, new friends, Jesus' love
- TIME: 9:00am-11:30am
- AGES: potty-trained through completed 4th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER
Valley Christian Church
- LOCATION: Valley Christian Church, 5968 E. Fairmount St, Tucson
- THEME: Snowball Mountain Challenge
- DESCRIPTION: A week of snow much fun! From snacks, crafts, music, and more, your child won't want to miss it!
- TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm
- AGES: entering PreK thru 6th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER
July 13-17, 2026
East Tucson Baptist Church
- LOCATION: East Tucson Baptist Church, 9100 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson
- THEME: Snowball Mountain Challenge
- DESCRIPTION: A mountaintop sports adventure at Snowball Mountain. Become a Snowball Mountain Challenger, experience lessons on faith while having lots of fun moments with music, crafts, recreation, and more.
- TIME: 6:00pm-8:30pm
- AGES: completed K to 6th grade
- COST: Free
- REGISTER
July 20-24, 2026
No listings for this week.
July 27-31, 2026
No listings for this week.
Have fun at Vacation Bible School in Tucson!
