
Summertime is fast approaching, and along with a number of summer camps being offered in the Alamo City, Vacation Bible School is a favorite summer activity for many local families. Vacation Bible School offers children a chance to immerse themselves in a week-long camp with a biblical theme. Crafts, games, songs, and fun are common threads in VBS programs. With close to 40 programs being offered in and around San Antonio, there’s one to suit almost any family’s summer schedule. Please let us know if there are any we need to add by clicking on the button at the end of this guide! And don’t forget to check directly with the church to confirm times, dates, and details.
2018 Guide to Vacation Bible School in San Antonio
June
Christ Episcopal Church
Dates: June 4–7
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–5th grade
Theme: Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity
Cost: $25 per child with $50 max
Coker UMC
Dates: June 25–June 28
Times: 8:45 A.M.–12:15 P.M.
Ages: Entering Kinder–completed 5th grade
Theme: TBD
Cost: $5 per child
Colonial Hills United Methodist Church
Dates: June 25–June 29
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Three years–5th grade
Theme: Discover Kenya: Love God, Love Others
Cost: $30.00 per child for first two children in a family. $15.00 per additional child. Register before May 18 to get a free t-shirt.
Concordia Lutheran Church
Dates: June 11–15
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–5th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus
Cost: Free
Cornerstone Church
Dates: June 12–14
Times: 8:00 A.M.–4:30 P.M.
Ages: Five years (June 2018)–6th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: Epic: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Cost: Free; lunch and snacks will be provided.
First Baptist Church Helotes
Dates: June 25-29
Times: 5:30–8:30 P.M.
Ages: Four years–5th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: Game On!
Cost: Free
First Baptist Church San Antonio
Dates: June 18–22
Times: 6:00–8:30 P.M.
Ages: Four years–5th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: Game On!
Cost: Free
First Baptist Church Universal City
Dates: June 25–28
Times: 8:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–5th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus
Cost: Free
First Chinese Baptist Church
Dates: June 18–22
Times: 6:00–8:45 P.M.
Ages: Three years (before September 1, 2018)–8th grade
Theme: Game On!
Cost: Free
First Presbyterian Church
Dates: June 18–22
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Pre-K–5th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: TBD
Cost: $10 registration fee (aftercare available until 5:30 P.M. for $25/day or $100/week)
First United Methodist Church New Braunfels
Dates: June 18–22
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–6th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: Rolling River Rampage, Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God!
Cost: Free
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Dates: June 18–22
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: 5–11 years old
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus
Cost: May 1st – May 15th: $35.00, May 16th – May 31st: $40.00, After June 1st: $45.00 (per child)
Hope Center Church
Dates: June 26–29
Times: 7:00 –9:00 P.M.
Ages: Pre-K–5th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: TBD
Cost: Free
Huisache Avenue Baptist Church
Dates: June 11–15
Times: 5:30 –7:30 P.M.
Ages: 3 years-adults
Theme: Jungle River Adventure: Ride The Current to God’s Perfect Plan
Cost: Free
Lackland Baptist Church
Dates: June 24–28
Times: 6:30–8:30 P.M.
Ages: Infants–adults
Theme: Moose on the Loose
Cost: Free
Parkhills Baptist Church
Dates: June 24–28
Times: 6:30–8:45 P.M.
Ages: Completed Kindergarten–5th grade
Theme: Game On!
Cost: Free
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Dates: June 19–22
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Completed Kindergarten–5th grade
Theme: SonQuest Rainforest
Cost: Before June 1, $10 per child with a $35 cap per family. After June 1, $15 per child with a $50 cap per family.
Shearer Hills Baptist Church
Dates: June 18–21
Times: 6:30–8:30 P.M.
Ages: Entering Kindergarten–6th Grade
Theme: Amped!
Cost: Free
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
Dates: June 24-28
Times: 9:00–11:30 A.M.
Ages: 4 years as of June 1, 2018 – entering 5th grade
Theme: Hero Central
Cost: $20 per child ($50 family maximum)
St. Anthony de Padua
Dates: June 11–15
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–6th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: TBD
Cost: $40 (one child), $95 (maximum per family)
St. Brigid Catholic Church
Dates: June 18–22
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
Ages: 3–12 years old
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus
Cost: $20 for first child, $10 each additional child
St. John’s Lutheran Church & Academy
Dates: TBA
Times: 8:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
Ages: Kinder–5th grade
Theme: TBA
Cost: $75 per child, sack lunch required, scholarships available on need basis
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Dates: June 18-22
Time: 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Ages: 4 years-5th grade
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus
Cost: $25 per child (family cap of $75)
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Dates: June 18–21
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–6th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity
Cost: $20 per child with a family cap of $40
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Dates: June 24–28
Times: 6:00–8:30 P.M., dinner served 5:15 P.M.
Ages: Three years–adult
Theme: Time Lab: Discovering Jesus from Eternity Past to Eternity Future
Cost: $10 per child with a $20 cap per family
Triumphant Lutheran Church
Dates: June 10–14
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: 3+ (must be potty trained)
Theme: Rolling River Rampage
Cost: $10 per child with a $30 maximum per family
True Vine Baptist Church
Dates: June 18–22
Times: 6:00 –8:30 P.M.
Ages: 2 years to adult
Theme: Game On!
Cost: Free
Wayside Chapel
Dates: June 18–22
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Completed Kinder–5th grade
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus
Cost: $10 per child (scholarships are available) Younger children may attend if a parent is volunteering. Cost includes a t-shirt iron-on, yummy snacks, crafts, and lunch on Friday.
University Baptist Church
Dates: June 10–14
Times: 6:00–8:30 P.M.
Ages: Infant–adult
Theme: Game On!
Cost: Free
University UMC
Dates: June 18–22
Times: 8:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Entering Kindergarten–5th grade; two-, three-, and four-year-olds may attend with an adult volunteer
Theme: Gotta Move! Keepin’ In Step With The Spirit
Cost: Free
July
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church
Dates: July 9–13
Times: 9:00–11:30 A.M.
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten–5th grade
Theme: Maker Fun Factory
Cost: Free
Bracken UMC
Dates: July 16–20
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:15 P.M.
Ages: Three years–5th grade
Theme: Amped: Live Fully Alive
Cost: $15 for one child, $10 for additional children in the same family (max $35)
Bulverde UMC
Dates: July 10–13
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:15 P.M.
Ages: Four years–6th grade (Fall of 2018)
Theme: River Rampage
Cost: Free
Church of Reconciliation
Dates: July 30–August 3
Times: 8:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M. Breakfast provided
Ages: Rising Kindergarten–5th grade (Fall of 2018)
Theme: Shipwrecked
Cost: Free
Churchill Baptist Church
Dates: July 23–27
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–entering 6th grade
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus
Cost: Free
Community Bible Church
Dates: July 23–26
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Theme: Under The Sea
Ages: Completed Kinder–5th grade
Cost: $10 per child
Crossroads Baptist Church
Dates: July 23–27
Times: 6:00–8:30 P.M.
Ages: Completed Kindergarten–6th grade
Theme: TBD
Cost: Free
Crown of Life Lutheran Church
Dates: July 9–12
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–5th grade (completed)
Theme: TBD
Cost: Free
Laurel Heights UMC
Dates: TBD
Times: 8:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–6th grade (Fall of 2018)
Theme: TBD
Cost: Free
Northside Church of Christ
Dates: July 30–August 2
Times: 9:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
Ages: 3 years by March 1–5th grade (Fall 2018)
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued By God
Cost: $7 per child (for the cost of a t-shirt)
Spring Creek United Methodist Church
Dates: July 16–19
Times: 9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Four years–5th grade (Fall 2018); 6th graders and older children are welcome to volunteer
Theme: Rolling River Rampage
Cost: Free
St. David’s Episcopal Church
Dates: July 16–20
Times: 8:30 A.M.–12:00 P.M.
Ages: Two years–5th grade
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued By God
Cost: $35 (ages two–three years); $25 (ages four years–5th grade); after school care available for $40 (Monday–Thursday).
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Dates: July 23–29
Times: 6:30–8:30 P.M.
Ages: Five years–adult
Theme: TBD
Cost: Free
True Vision Church
Dates: July 16–19
Times: 6:45.–9:00 P.M.
Ages: Three years+
Theme: TBA
Cost: Free
Woodlake Baptist Church
Dates: July 9–13
Times: 6:00–9:15 P.M.
Ages: Four years–12th grade
Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus
Cost: Free