With summer in full swing, churches across the nation are getting ready for an annual family tradition of blending fun, friendship and gospel.
Known as Vacation Bible School over the years (VBS), a wide array of churches host this yearly event and center it around a summer theme, such as scuba diving or the beach.
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Below is a list of Vacation Bible Schools being hosted in the CSRA.
Augusta/Richmond County:
- On June 9-13, the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will host VBS from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for those in Pre-K to fifth grade. Located at 402 Aumond Road, the church’s bible school will be beach themed and offer a meal at 5 p.m. To register a participant, CLICK HERE.
- From June 9-14, First Friendship United Methodist Church, located at 3027 Tobacco Road, will host a twist and turns themed VBS from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Open to Pre-K to sixth graders, the event will engage children in exciting games, snacks and an interactive bible study. To register, visit: https://www.myvbs.org/friendshipvbs2024/ For more information, contact the church at 706-564-4600.
- Warren Baptist Church’s Crossbridge Campus, located at 3130 Skinner Mill Road, will be hosting VBS on June 10-13 from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Open for kids entering PreK4 to those who have completed fifth grade, those interested in registering their child for free can visit: https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myEvent/?id=69195 For further question, contact the church at 706-922-7030.
- From June 10-14, Lakemont Presbyterian Church will host a jungle-themed VBS at 411 Pleasant Home Road from 8:50 a.m. to noon. Open for those as young as 4 years old up to fifth graders, children will learn about trusting the Bible, Noah’s Ark, Genesis, Revelation and more. To register, visit: https://lakemontpca.myanswers.com/jungle-journey/register/
- Trinity on the Hill’s space-themed VBS will be hosted on June 15-18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1330 Monte Sano Ave. Registration costs $20 for rising kindergarteners to fourth graders, and $30 for fifth and sixth graders. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact the church at 706-738-8822.
- From June 17-21, Miracle Baptist Church, located at 1308 Hephzibah Mcbean Road, will host a scuba-themed VBS from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Open to children ages 3 to high school, participants will be invited to adventure under the sea to learn about the gospel. Light dinner will be served each night at 5:30 p.m. To register, visit: https://www.myvbs.org/MiracleBaptist For more information, contact the church at 706-513-9944.
- On June 17-21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Baptist Church will host a free VBS at 2877 Lumpkin Road. Summer camp themed, the VBS will focus on adventuring alongside God. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact the church at 706-250-3151.
- On June 23-27, Hillcrest Baptist Church will host a beach-themed VBS from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 3045 Deans Bridge Road. Open to ages 4 years old to upcoming sixth graders, the event will challenge participants to discover how God’s truth never changes. To register, visit: https://www.hillcrestbaptistaugusta.org/vbs. For more information, contact the church at 706-793-3104.
- National Hills Baptist Church will host a scuba-themed VBS on June 24-28 from 9 a.m. to noon, at 2725 Washington Road, for rising first to sixth graders. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact the church at 706-738-1620.
- From July 15-19, the Curtis Baptist Church will host an olympic-themed VBS from 9 a.m. to noon at 1348 Broad St. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact the church at 706-722-7348.
- Silvercrest Baptist Church, located at 3431 Peach Orchard Road, will be hosting a beach-themed VBS on July 21-24 at 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Participants will be invited to explore tide pools, fly kites and more while learning about the gospel. A light dinner will be served each night. Registration is open to children as old as sixth grade at https://www.myvbs.org/SilvercrestBaptistChurch. For more information, contact the church at 706-793-2239.
Columbia County:
- Woodlawn Baptist Church will host a jungle-themed VBS on June 9-14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hosted at 4943 Columbia Road, VBS registration is open to children ages 3 to fifth grade. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact the church at 706-210-8014.
- On June 10-13, Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church, located at 136 N. Belair Road, will host a superhero-themed VBS from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for those ages 4-12. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact the church at 706-339-8740.
- From June 16 to 21, Bellevue Baptist Church, located at 714 Reynolds Road, will host a beach-themed VBS from 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Registration is open for children ages 4 to 16 at https://bellevuebc.com/vbs/register/. Throughout the week, the church will be collecting donations in hopes of reaching a $1,000 goal to help a missionary family currently in Kenya.
- Mosaic Church, located at 478 Columbia Road, will host a free cruise-themed VBS on June 17-20 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pre-K through rising sixth graders will be invited to follow the story of Paul’s missionary journeys from the book of Acts, while enjoying games, snacks, crafts and more. Therapeutic one-on-one buddies will be available to accommodate children with more specific needs. To register, visit: https://vbspro.events/p/events/mosaicvbs2024. For more information contact the church at 770-633-8172.
- From June 17-21, Kiokee Baptist Church will host a jungle-themed VBS from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 2520 Ray Owens Road. Freely open to children who have completed K4 to fifth grade, the event will invite participants to explore sloths, butterflies, river dolphins, dart frogs and more while learning about Christ and the story of the Cross. A family night will also be offered on June 20 at 6 p.m. To register, visit: https://www.kiokeekids.org/vbs For more information, contact the church at 706-541-1086.
- On July 15-19, Trinity Baptist Ministries Church will offer a space-themed VBS at 4594 Columbia Road from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Open to those as young as 4 years old to fifth graders, the event will take children on a cosmic journey while educating participants about the light of Jesus. To register, CLICK HERE. The church will also offer a youth week at the same time for 6-12th graders. For more information, contact the church at 706-863-1222.
North Augusta:
- Sweetwater Baptist Church, located at 198 Sweetwater Road, will host a scuba-themed VBS on June 10-14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is open for those at least 4 years old to rising sixth graders and is available at https://vbspro.events/p/808ee7. For more information, contact the church at 803-279-2821.
- From June 24-27, the First Baptist Church will host a kingdom-themed VBS from 9 a.m. to noon, at 602 Georgia Ave., for children who have completed 3K-fifth grade. A family night will also be hosted on June 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will feature food, games and fellowship. To register, CLICK HERE. For more more information, contact the church at 803-279-6370.
- Cornerstone Apostolic Church, located at 836 Edgefield Road, will host a ninja-themed VBS on June 26-28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register, visit cornerstonena.org or contact the church at 803-426-1531.
Aiken County/South Carolina:
- South Aiken Presbyterian Church North Augusta will host a camp-themed VBS from June 8-12, at 1711 Whiskey Road, from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Registration is $10 and is open for those at least 4 years old to rising sixth graders. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact the church office at 803-648-9574.
- Heights Church, located on Beech Island at 4631 Jefferson Davis Highway, will host VBS on June 9-13 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Open to kids who completed 4K to fifth grade, the jungle-themed VBS will offer dinner, games, crafts as volunteers teach participants about the history of Genesis through Revelation. To register a child visit: https://heightschurchsc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/692413
- The St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 961 Trail Ridge Road, will host an all ages, boat-themed VBS on June 23-26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free family dinner will be served each night at 5:15 p.m. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact the church at 803-649-4021.
- From June 17-21, Cornerstone Baptist Church, located at 100 Cornerstone Drive, will host a food truck themed VBS from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is open for children 5 years old to those in sixth grade at www.cbcaiken.com/vbs-2024. For more information, contact the church at 803-522-2126.
- New Covenant Presbyterian Church, located at 526 Hitchcock Parkway, will host olympics-themed VBS on June 24-28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children who completed 4K to fifth grade will be encouraged to learn about Joshua and the long race of faith. To register participants, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact the church at 803-649-5007.
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