Updated on July 31, 2017: Newly added — a VBS opportunity at Southside Church of Christ in Rogers, happening July 30 through August 2nd. (See complete listing below under VBS Programs in Rogers.)
It’s that time of year again—Vacation Bible School time in Northwest Arkansas! And we’ve rounded up the big list so you don’t have to.
If you know of a VBS we should add, CLICK HERE to email us and we’ll put it on the list!
The programs are listed first by city, then by date. Click on the the name of any church below to pop over to their website and find more VBS info.
VBS Programs in Fayetteville
June 12-16: Good Shepherd Lutheran (with St. Paul’s Episcopal), 2925 Old Missouri Road, Fayetteville. 8am – 12 noon. Age 3 – 4th grade; 5th and 6th graders can participate as helpers for same cost. Theme: Community Organizing. Cost: $20/child OR $35/family (t-shirt included).
June 12-16: Christian Life Cathedral, 1285 Millsap Road, Fayetteville. 9:00am – 12:15pm. K – 6th grade (going into). Theme: “Unstoppable.” Cost: FREE ($15 for t-shirts).
June 12-16: Central United Methodist Church, 6 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville. 9am – 11:30am. Rising kindergarteners – 6th grade. Theme: “Maker Fun Factory.” Cost: FREE.
June 25-29: University Baptist Church, 333 W Maple St, Fayetteville. 6pm – 8:30pm. Preschool (at least age 3) – 4th grade. Theme: “Operation Arctic.” Cost: FREE.
June 26-30: First United Presbyterian Church, 695 E Calvin Street, Fayetteville. Half day: 9am – 11:45am. Full day: 9am – 2pm. Rising 1st grade – 5th grade. Theme: “Abundance Orchard.” Cost: $10 for half day; $20 for full day (includes lunch, snack, and t-shirt).
July 10-14: First Baptist Church, 20 E Dickson, Fayetteville. 9am – 12pm. Rising 1st grade – 6th grade. Theme: “Galactic Starveyors.” Cost: FREE.
July 10-13: Cross Church Fayetteville, 3484 W Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. Monday – Wednesday, 6:15 – 8:15pm; Family Night on Thursday, 6pm. Age 3 (completed Pre-K) – 5th grade (preschool program separate from kidz program). Theme: “Camp Out: Discovering The Light of the World.” Cost: FREE.
July 10-13: Cross Church Fayetteville East, 613 S College Avenue, Fayetteville. Monday – Wednesday, 6:15 – 8:15pm; Family Night on Thursday, 6pm. Age 3 (completed Pre-K) – 5th grade (preschool program separate from kidz program). Theme: “Camp Out: Discovering The Light of the World.” Cost: FREE.
July 22: New Life Church, Fayetteville Town Center, 15 W Mountain Street. 10am – 2pm. Theme: “Mystery Manor.” Cost: FREE.
July 24-28: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1722 North Starr Drive, Fayetteville. Pre-K/age 4 through 6th grade. 9am – 1pm. Theme: “Maker Fun Factory.” Cost: $30/child, max $90/family.
VBS programs in Springdale
June 25-29: First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, Springdale. 5:30 – 8:00pm. Preschool – 5th. Theme: “Living Waters for the World.” Cost: FREE.
June 25-30: Berry Street Baptist, 320 Berry St, Springdale. 6pm -8:30pm. Age 3 – 6th grade. Theme: Galactic Starveyors.” Call 479-756-6697 for more info. Cost: FREE.
July 10-14: Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist, 3074 South 48th Street, Springdale. 9am – 12pm. Ages 3 – 6th grade. Theme: “Rome: Paul and the Underground Church.”
July 10-13: Cross Church Springdale, 1709 Johnson Road, Springdale. Monday – Wednesday, 6:15 – 8:15pm; Family Night on Thursday, 6pm. Age 3 (completed Pre-K) – 5th grade (preschool program separate from kidz program). Theme: “Camp Out: Discovering The Light of the World.” Cost: FREE.
VBS programs in Siloam Springs
July 10-14: Siloam Springs Bible Church, 2307 Highway 412 West, Springdale. 6 – 8pm. Kindergarten – 6th grade. Theme: “Galactic Starveyors.” Cost: FREE.
July 12-14: New Life Church Siloam Springs, 1611 Cheri Whitlock Drive, Siloam Springs. Age 5 – completed 4th grade. Theme: “Gadgets & Gizmos.” Cost: FREE.
VBS programs in Rogers
June 19-22: First Baptist Church, 3364 West Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers. 9am – 12pm. Kindergarten – 5th grade. Theme: “Galactic Starveyors.” Cost: FREE.
June 19-22 (kickoff event June 18): Peace Lutheran Church, 805 W. Olrich St., Rogers. 6-7:45 p.m. Ages 3-12. Theme: “Keeping it Green: Renew God’s Creation”. Cost: FREE.
June 19-23: Sunnyside Baptist Church, 210 E Locust Street, Rogers. 5:30 – 8:30pm. Age 3 – 8th grade. Theme: “Galactic Starveyors.” Cost: FREE.
June 19-23: Central United Methodist Church Rogers, 2535 W. New Hope Road, Rogers. 9am – 12pm. Pre-K (age 4 before August 1, 2017) – 5th grade. Theme: “Maker Fun Factory.” Cost: FREE.
July 10-13: Cross Church Pinnacle Hills, 2448 S Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers. Monday – Wednesday, 6:15 – 8:15pm; Family Night on Thursday, 6pm. Age 3 (completed Pre-K) – 5th grade (preschool program separate from kidz program). Theme: “Camp Out: Discovering The Light of the World.” Cost: FREE.
July 10-14: Rogers First Church of the Nazarene, 4911 W. Pleasant Grove Road Rogers. 6-8 p.m. Infant-5th Grade (Entering 5th). Theme: “Galactic Starveyors-Discovering the God of the Universe”. COST: $10 T-shirt Fee (Optional)
July 17-21: Grace Baptist Church, 2409 West New Hope Road. Rpgers. 9 a.m. to noon. Theme: “SonSurf Beach Bash.” Cost: FREE.
July 24-26: Daystar Church of God, 4300 NE Hudson Road, Rogers. 6:30 – 8:30pm (snacks 6:30 – 6:50; service 7:00 – 8:30). Kindergarten – 5th grade. Theme: “REACT Kids’ Crusade” (science). Cost: FREE. Note: If your kids need a ride, you can text 870-262-7922 for information about a pick-up.
July 30- Aug. 2: Southside Church of Christ, 919 S. Dixieland Rd., Rogers. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Age groups include 3-year-olds to 6th grade, Teens, and Adults. Nursery is available for kids age 2 and under. The FX (VBS) Theme is “In the Beginning.” Cost: FREE. Note: For more information, contact Ocean Craig at 479-381-5130 with questions. The church office can be reached at 479-636-1156.
VBS programs in Bentonville
July 10-14: First Baptist Church Bentonville, 200 SW A Street, Bentonville. 9am to 12pm. Pre-K (completed) – 6th grade. Theme: “Maker Fun Factory.” Cost: FREE.
July 17-21: First United Methodist Church Downtown Bentonville, 201 NW 2nd Street, Bentonville. 8:30 – 11:30am. Age 3 – 6th grade. Theme: “Mighty Missions!” Cost: FREE.
VBS Programs in Pea Ridge
July 17-21: Pea Ridge Nazarene Church, 200 Barris Lane, Pea Ridge. 6-8:15 pm. Age 4 through 6th grade.Theme: “Camp Out – Getting S’more of Jesus.” Email cherylfoxworthy@rocketmail.com or call 479-228-2864 for more info. Cost: FREE
VBS Programs in Bella Vista
June 26-30: Bella Vista Baptist, 50 E Lancashire Boulevard, Bella Vista. 6:00 – 8:30pm. Age 3 (before August 1, 2016) to 6th grade. Theme: “Operation Arctic.” Cost: FREE.
July 23-27: First United Methodist Church Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista. 6:00 – 8:00pm. Age 3 – 6th grade. Theme: “Maker Fun Factory.” Cost: FREE.
VBS Programs in Centerton
July 10-14: First Baptist Church, 351 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton. 9-11:45 a.m. Age 4 – 6th grade (completed) Theme: “Galactic Starveyors.”
Other
July 10-13: Cross Church Neosho, 16202 Highway 59 South, Neosho. Monday – Wednesday, 6:15 – 8:15pm; Family Night on Thursday, 6pm. Age 3 (completed Pre-K) – 5th grade (preschool program separate from kidz program). Theme: “Camp Out: Discovering The Light of the World.” Cost: FREE.
If you know of a VBS we should add, CLICK HERE to email us and we’ll put it on the list!
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