For many, summer is a chance to create wonderful, lasting memories for your kiddos. However, it’s also a long stretch of time to come up with ideas on how to entertain those sweet children. Vacation Bible School is something most of us have grown up with and it’s a great way to provide a healthy activity for your kids. We’ve put together a list of VBS programs in the greater Nashville area to help you find one that works for your family. (Listed in calendar order to the best of our ability.)
Nashville Area Vacation Bible Schools (VBS)
- Theme: Snow Mountain Challenge: Find Your Strength In God
- Dates: May 31 – June 3, 4:00–6:00 PM
- Ages: Campers: Ages 3 through rising 4th grade; Youth Shepherds: Rising 5th–6th graders
- Location: 900 Broadway, Nashville
- Details: Children will explore the theme of journeying with God, with opportunities for older kids to serve as youth shepherds.
First Baptist Church – Murfreesboro
- Event: Community Vacation Bible School Presents: Suit Up with God’s Armor
- Dates: June 1–4, 6:30–8:30 PM
- Location: Patterson Park, 521 Martin Luther King Blvd, Murfreesboro
- Details: Join us for an exciting and spirit-filled Community VBS experience! Each day will be filled with powerful Bible lessons that inspire and encourage growth in faith, paired with fun and interactive activities for all ages. Enjoy uplifting worship, meaningful fellowship, and a welcoming community atmosphere where everyone belongs.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is.
- Dates: June 1–4, 8:45am-12pm
- Location: 4900 Franklin Pike, Nashville
- Details: This summer, VBS will shine a light on the truth of who Jesus really is. Meet us at Illumination Station for the brightest week of the year. Kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals while discovering that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world! Like the disciples, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” They will discover it’s not a matter of opinion. Jesus is who Scripture says He is – the perfect, proven, and powerful Son of God.
New Vision Baptist Church – Battlefield Campus
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is.
- Dates: June 1–4, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Ages: Completed Kindergarten–5th grade
- Location: 1750 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro
- Family Kickoff Event: May 31, 3:00–5:00 PM
- Details: This summer, VBS will shine a light on the truth of who Jesus really is. Meet us at Illumination Station for the brightest week of the year. Kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals while discovering that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world! Like the disciples, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” They will discover it’s not a matter of opinion. Jesus is who Scripture says He is – the perfect, proven, and powerful Son of God.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is.
- Dates: June 1–4, 2026; Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Evening Session: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: 8083 Station Hill Dr, Spring Hill, TN
- Details: During Illumination Station VBS, kids will explore how light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, pointing us to the truth of who Jesus is and why He matters. Through Bible stories, worship, and hands-on experiences, kids will see how God’s light shines in every part of life.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is.
- Dates: June 1-5, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: 621 Hartsville Pike, Lebanon, TN
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten through completed 5th grade
- Details: During Illumination Station VBS, kids will explore how light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, pointing us to the truth of who Jesus is and why He matters. Through Bible stories, worship, and hands-on experiences, kids will see how God’s light shines in every part of life.
- Theme: Space Mission: Blast Off Through The Book of Genesis!
- Dates: June 1–5, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Ages Rising Kindergarten through 5th grade; June 2-4, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Ages Preschoolers ages 3+ and potty trained.
- Location: 33 Burton Hills Blvd, Nashville, TN
- Details: We’re excited to blast off with our young astronauts as they journey through the book of Genesis! We’ll explore new dimensions of God’s love and discover the wonder of redemption found in our ‘ark’ of eternal salvation, Jesus Christ.
Our Savior Lutheran Church & Academy
- Theme: Exploring The Nature of God
- Dates: June 1–5, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 5110 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN
- Ages: Preschool (potty trained) through 5th grade
- Details: Embark on a wild, creature-filled Amazon adventure through the Psalms, where kids will deepen their relationship with God, their loving Creator.
- Theme: Rainforest Falls: Exploring The Nature of God
- Dates: June 1–5, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 6401 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade
- Cost: $60 per student (financial assistance available)
- Details: 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 life-long adventure, discovering the nature of God, and exploring what it means to be rooted in relationship with their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
- Dates: June 1–5, 2026, 9am-12pm
- Location: 5711 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN
- Ages: Rising K-5th graders
- Details: Join us in Egypt to learn more about Jesus and His provisions for us. Your rising K-5th grader will enjoy traveling with their tribe to experience the marketplace shops, games, worship, and drama while learning about Jesus all along the way.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is
- Dates: June 1-5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd, Hendersonville, TN
- Details: Illumination Station VBS 2026 is going to be the brightest week of the year! Discover that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world through fun and interactive rally time, rec and games, bible study, crafts, and so much more! Invite friends and reflect the love of Jesus at VBS 2026.
Rolling Hills Community Church
- Theme: Kingdom Quest
- Dates: June 2–4, 2026
- Locations:
- Nolensville Campus: 7198 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville
- Columbia Campus: 6111 Cayce Ln, Columbia
- Nashville West Campus: 6727 Charlotte Pike, Nashville
- Details: VBS is a three-day camp for 4-year-olds – 5th graders, filled with non-stop fun, engaging activities, daily faith-based lessons, and the chance to make lasting friendships. We can’t wait to create memories to help unlock Bible truths in your child’s mind and heart for a lifetime.
- Dates & Locations:
- Franklin Campus: June 1-4, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
- Stewarts Creek Campus: June 8-11, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
- Smyrna Campus: June 8-11, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Riverdale Campus: June 8-11, 5:30–8:00 PM
- Ages: Pre K–5th Grade (children entering Kindergarten–completed 5th grade)
- Details: A fun week of worship, Bible stories, and games—all centered on helping kids discover who Jesus is and how to find life in Him.
Harpeth Hills Church of Christ
- Theme: Life Lessons: Jesus Changes The Game
- Dates: June 7–10, 6:30–8:30 PM
- Ages: 4 years through 6th grade
- Location: 1949 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood
- Details: In Life Lessons: Jesus Changes the Game, the focus is on 4 main parables in which Jesus changes what people previously thought about life. We hope you will join us as we study the life lessons Jesus taught in the parables of the Two Builders, the Sower, the Good Samaritan, and the Lost Son. Children will be immersed in the parables each night as they watch a drama in the auditorium, travel to interactive centers throughout the building, engage in activities and crafts in the marketplace, and enjoy cookies and lemonade in the gym.
New Vision Baptist Church – Buchanan Campus
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is.
- Dates: June 8–11, 6:00–8:30 PM
- Ages: Completed Kindergarten–5th grade
- Location: 5977 Elam Road, Murfreesboro
- Details: It’s an exciting week of games, crafts, singing, snacks and most of all, learning more about Jesus!
The Experience Community Church – Kids Camp 2026
- Theme: Fishers of Men!
- Dates & Locations:
- Murfreesboro Campus
- Week 1 (Incoming 1st–3rd Grade): June 1–4, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Week 2 (Incoming 4th–5th Grade): June 8–11, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Cannon County Campus
- Week 1 (Incoming 1st–3rd Grade): June 1–4, 6:00-8:00 PM
- Week 2 (Incoming 4th–5th Grade): June 8–11, 6:00-8:00 PM
- Shelbyville Campus
- June 8–11, 6:00–8:00 PM (Incoming 1st-5th Grade)
- Tullahoma Campus
- June 8–11, 6:00–8:00 PM (Incoming 1st-5th Grade)
- Murfreesboro Campus
- Ages: Incoming 1st–5th Grade
- Details: Kids Camp is a free, fun-filled event where children will learn about Jesus, engage in worship, and build friendships—all within a festive, Christmas-themed environment. It’s a great opportunity for kids to hear about Jesus, build relationships with other kids, and have fun.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is
- Dates: June 8–12, 2026; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 678 Brook Hollow Road, Nashville, TN 37205
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten (Fall 2026) through those who have completed 6th grade (May 2026)
- Theme: Rainforest Falls
- Dates: June 13-17, 2026; 5:00-8:30 PM
- Ages: 4 years through 6th grade
- Location: 2620 Pennington Bend Road, Nashville
- Details: Get kids ready to embark on a wild, creature-filled adventure at Rainforest Falls where kids learn that God is Creator, All-knowing, our Refuge, Love, and Forever.
First United Methodist Church Murfreesboro
- Theme: Snowball Mountain Challenge: Find Your Strength In God
- Dates: June 15–18, 2026
- Time: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 265 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Ages: Children ages 4 by June 15th – 5th Grade are invited to join.
- Details: Join us as we take the snowball Mountain Challenge to find our strength in God. Coach Ollie, a friendly seal, will challenge us to find our strength in God, through Bible Stories, Music, Craft/Science, Recreation, Mission and Snack.
First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is.
- Dates: June 15–18, 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
- Ages: Children entering Kindergarten through completed 5th grade
- Details: Get ready to shine bright this summer at Illumination Station VBS! Kids will discover how God’s light shines in and through their lives as they learn, play, create, and grow together in a fun, high-energy environment designed just for them.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is.
- Dates: June 15–19, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
- Location: 700 New Highway 96 West, Franklin, TN 37064
- Ages: Children ages 5 through completed 5th grade
- Details: Get ready for a week filled with crafts, games, music, and a deeper understanding of God’s greatness.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is
- Dates: June 15–19, 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
- Location: 2101 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville
- Details: At Illumination Station VBS, kids will discover who Jesus truly is—the Light of the World—and how His light changes everything. In a world where many people are in the dark about the truth of Jesus, this week is all about helping kids see clearly, live boldly, and shine brightly.
Fellowship Bible Church – Murfreesboro
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is
- Dates: June 15-19, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
- Location: 4236 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro
- Ages: Children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grades
- Details: Kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals while discovering that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world! Like the disciples, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” They will discover it’s not a matter of opinion. Jesus is who Scripture says He is—the perfect, proven, and powerful Son of God.
- Theme: Illuminate: Jesus is the Light of the World.
- Dates: June 22-25, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 1307 N Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Ages: VBS is for 5-year-olds – 5th graders. Your child MUST be FIVE by Monday, June 22, and entering kindergarten in the fall.
- Details: During Illuminate VBS, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ important question to His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” As they explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, kids will discover that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world.
Brentwood United Methodist Church
- Theme: Snowball Mountain Challenge: Find Your Strength In God
- Dates: June 22–25, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Drop-off begins at 8:45 AM)
- Ages: Children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade (2025–2026 school year)
- Location: 309 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN
- Cost: $20
- Details: Join us for an exciting journey where we’ll learn to find our strength in God no matter what challenge we face!
West End United Methodist Church
- Theme: Snowball Mountain Challenge: Find Your Strength In God
- Dates: June 22–25, 2026; 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM
- Location: 2200 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
- Ages: Children aged 3 years (by the start of VBS and potty trained) through completed 4th grade
- Cost: $10 per child (includes a snack supper each evening)
- Details: We’re headed up the mountain for VBS this summer! Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS invites us to an exciting winter sports event full of new challenges, friends, and ways to learn that with God’s help we can do more than we ever thought possible.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is.
- Dates: June 22–26, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: 6010 S New Hope Rd, Hermitage, TN
- Details: This summer, VBS will shine a light on the truth of who Jesus really is. Meet us at Illumination Station for the brightest week of the year. Kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals while discovering that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world! Like the disciples, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” They will discover it’s not a matter of opinion. Jesus is who Scripture says He is – the perfect, proven, and powerful Son of God.
- Theme: Junkyard Redemption
- Dates: June 22–25, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: 2650 St Andrews Dr, Murfreesboro, TN
- Details: As kids see restoration in the junkyard, they’ll explore God’s redemption plan in Scripture to make sense of our broken world, experience His help for today, and find sure hope for the future! Join us for an exciting week of fun and learning God’s master plan to remake our broken world!
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is
- Dates: June 22-25, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Ages: Children age 3 (by 8/15/2026) to those that have completed 5th grade
- Location: 901 Acklen Ave, Nashville
- Details: During Illumination Station VBS, kids will explore how light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, pointing us to the truth of who Jesus is and why He matters. Through Bible stories, worship, and hands-on experiences, kids will see how God’s light shines in every part of life.
- Theme: Project Time Jump
- Dates: June 23-25, 2026, 6:00-8:30 PM; Family Night June 26th from 6:00-8:30 PM
- Location: 1642 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin, TN
- Ages: This is for children entering Kindergarten this fall (at least 5 years old) through current 5th grade. Register your child based on the grade they will be entering in August (2026-2027 school year).
- Details: At VBS this year, kids will explore the powerful transformation of Saul to Paul and discover how God changes lives! Through his journey and Ananias’ courage, they’ll learn that God places people in our lives to help us grow and to help others grow, too. Even when life is hard, God is with us, shaping us for something bigger.
- Theme: Armor of God
- Dates: June 23–25, 2026, 6:00–8:30 PM
- Location: 3066 U.S. Highway 431, Spring Hill, TN
- Ages: Kids entering kindergarten (age 5 by Aug 6th) through kids entering sixth grade.
- Details: During this event we will offer a snack each night during our rotations. *All snacks will be peanut free.*
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is
- Dates: June 22–26, 2026; 6:00-8:30 PM. *Dinner will be served from 5:30pm – 6pm for VBS Enrolled Children & VBS Volunteers.
- Location: 8585 Highway 109 North, Lebanon, TN, USA
- Ages: Children in Pre-K through 6th grade
- Details: You are invited to Illumination Station VBS for the brightest week of the year! While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. During VBS kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals.
- Theme: Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
- Dates: June 22–26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: 535 Sneed Road W, Franklin, TN
- Ages: Rising preschool and kindergarten students
- Details: Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, where towering trees, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant rainforest creatures set the stage for an unforgettable Vacation Bible School adventure! Kids will explore five foundational truths about the nature of God—learning that He is Creator, All-Knowing, our Refuge, Love, and Forever—through engaging Bible stories, joyful worship, hands-on activities, and creative science experiences that make faith stick. Rainforest Falls helps children grow deeply rooted in a lifelong relationship with God in a week filled with wonder, friendship, and fun!
First Presbyterian Church – Nashville
- Dates: June 23-25, 2026
- Schedule:
- 5:00–5:40 PM: Family Dinner (optional) & Check-In
- 5:45 – Program begins
- Ages: 4 years through rising 4th grade
- Location: 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville
- Details: An evening program emphasizing trust and obedience to Jesus through various interactive activities.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is.
- Dates: June 28–30, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- Location: 277 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville
- Details: We’d love for your kids to join us for the brightest week of the year! At Illumination Station, kids will discover who Jesus truly is as they explore how light shines, reveals, reflects, and illuminates truth. While many people have heard about Jesus, not everyone fully understands who He is- and this week is all about bringing that into the light.
Brush Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church
- Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus
- Dates: June 28 – July 1, 6:25-8:10 PM
- Ages: Campers: Ages 3 through completion of 5th grade; younger siblings are welcome to attend with parents
- Location: 3705 Brush Hill Road, Nashville
- Details: At Shipwrecked, kids discover that Jesus rescues them! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, and experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures.
- Theme: The Armor of God
- Dates: June 28–July 1, 2026
- Schedule:
- Sunday, June 28: 5:00pm-6:30pm, Dinner offered beginning at 6:30pm
- Monday–Wednesday, June 29-July 1: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Dinner offered beginning at 5:30 PM
- Location: 4806 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37220
- Ages: VBS groups are offered from 2 years old through rising 5th graders.
- Additional Offerings: Teen VBS for 6th-12th Grade. Adult classes covering mental health, money, and more.
Christ the King Catholic Church
- Theme: Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
- Dates: July 13-17, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Ages: PreK-4 through 5th grade
- Location: 3001 Belmont Blvd, Nashville
- Details: 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.
- Theme: Follow The Light
- Dates & Locations:
- Old Hickory Blvd Campus: July 13-16, 5:30–7:30 PM
- Cool Springs Campus: July 20-23, 5:30–7:30 PM
- Ages: 4 years (by April 1) through rising 5th grade
- Details: Join us this summer as we Follow the Light! Children will learn that God created a world of light, but because of sin, his people are now lost in darkness. But God promised a Light who would shine in that darkness, Jesus. As we follow Jesus, He leads us to turn away from the darkness of sin and toward the light of life with him. Then he calls us to be the light of the world – showing others through our words and our actions how they can follow Jesus too.
- Theme: Illumination Station: Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is
- Dates: July 13–17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 2100 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
- Ages: Children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade
- Details: While many people claim to know Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. During VBS, kids will explore ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals. They will learn that Jesus is the light of the world – anyone who follows Him will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life (John 8:12).
- Theme: Journey to Rome: Paul’s Letters
- Dates: July 14–17, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Ages: Pre-K through 4th grade
- Location: 4715 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN
- Details: This summer we’ll follow in Paul’s footsteps through Rome.
Hendersonville Church of Christ
- Dates: July 19–22, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: 107 Rockland Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075
- Details: Join us at VBS as we celebrate being wanted and learn how we share with others how God also wants them.
Hello, thank you for all the great summer info, and VBS list provided!
Here’s a few more awesome VBS that that my kids attend each year!
Parkway Baptist Church VBS
505 Cunniff Pkwy
Goodlettsville, TN
June 12 – 16
Cornerstone Church VBS
726 W Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN
June 7 – 9
Thank you Felicia! We have added these to the list!