Vacation Bible School is a program offered in many local churches for children to learn about religion, sing songs, play games, interact with other kids, and have fun. Some even provide camps in addition to these programs.
Below is a Houston Vacation Bible School Guide to help you enjoy these programs as you enjoy your summer.
Bellaire United Methodist Church
4417 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 666-2167
Sign your kids up for a week of sharing God’s love through games, songs, and crafts. This is a VBS program for kids in the preschool and those that have just completed their 5th grade, and for children who are three years old by June 30th and are fully potty trained can sign up for the youngest class. Program funs August 2nd – 6th from 9 am -12 pm. For parents who wish to volunteer, the form is available online. bellaireumc.org/VBS
Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church
8300 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 526-1188
Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church focuses on helping children understand the love of Jesus and how to trust in him. Programs are for children aged three years to those entering the 5th grade in the Fall of 2021. Every morning leaders and children meet in the sanctuary for Bible lessons and worship, and later they join small groups for discussions, games, snacks, games, and crafts. VBS runs July 12th – 16th from 9 am – 12 pm. cepc.org
First Presbyterian Church of Houston
5300 Main St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 620-6500
First Presbyterian Church of Houston will help teach children what God’s greatest treasure is through worship, crafts, and games. Children ages 4 through students entering their 6th grade in the Fall are invited to attend VBS starting June 14th – 18th from 9 am – 12 pm for a fun-filled week of adventures. fpchouston.org
Grace Bible Church
6325 Hurst St
Houston, TX 77008
(832) 242-7957
It’s a church that partners with parents to glorify God and transform the world by leading children to become followers of Jesus Christ. The programs are friendly to children from 0 to 5 years at the preschool, the 5th grades, and youths from 6th to 12th grade. Their services require parents outside the classrooms to support their children. They also have a parent mentor network where parents are mentored towards fulfilling their calling to show children the ways of God. For volunteer opportunities, click here, and for registration, click here. gbchouston.org/2021-VBS
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church
11612 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 782-1710
Join Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church for their in-person Summer Celebration experience July 12th – 16th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. There will be prayer, worship, crafts, and fun activities geared towards teaching God’s love for preschool and elementary-aged children. For more information, visit their website. mdpc.org
St Luke’s United Methodist
3471 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 622-5710
Explore God’s love and power through worship, praise, activities, and service projects. Starting August 2nd through the 6th, VBS will offer a fantastic week for children and students ages kindergarten through high school. Make reservations now and attend virtually or in person. stlukesmethodist.org/children/
Tallowood Baptist Church
555 Tallowood Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-8241
It’s a VBS for children entering kindergarten from 5 years to those who have finished the 5th grade. There are exciting programs for children and adults with special needs where they share wonderful times singing and reading bible stories with the volunteers. Tallowood has afternoon sports camps for children of 5years and those that have finished the 5th grade. In these sports camps, they offer games like kickball, basketball, dodgeball, and soccer. Check out their website for more details. tallowood.org
Sugar Creek Baptist Church
13223 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 242-2858
Explore a world of concrete and cranes as kids learn to build their faith in Jesus. Children will enjoy Bible teaching combined with drama, music, games, and snacks during the week of June 14th – 17th. The camp will be available at a few locations with different times for children kinder through 5th grade. They offer an open-door ministry for children with special needs where each kid has a buddy to share their experience during VBS. sugarcreek.net
United City Church
19901 Townsen Blvd
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-8168
It’s a VBS and a sports camp. United City Church VBS program is for kids who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. Each day kids will get to hear a great message, worship, and then participate in activities like soccer, football, dance classes, and martial arts. Camp runs from June 7th to the 10th from 6 pm- 8 pm. On the last night, there will be a family night where parents will watch their children in action and hear a message from the lead pastor. unitedcity.church
Parkway Fellowship
27043 Farm to Market 1093
Richmond, TX 7740
(832) 222-9282
This year Parkway Fellowship will be hosting VBS a little different but just as fun. Vacation Backyard School will be hosted in member’s homes starting June 14th – 16th from 6 pm to 8 pm. If you are interested in hosting VBS at your home, visit the website and fill out a hosting form; if not, many locations are already available for kinder through 5 the grade aged students. parkwayfellowship.com/kids
Children need to learn about religion through the right and age-appropriate activities.VBS helps children to have fun and make new friends with whom they share the same beliefs.
