Unless otherwise noted, the programs that I've listed are free and open to the public. Most VBS programs include a snack, craft, music, games & fun, all while learning about the Bible stories.
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May 22-25- Farmington United Methodist Church, 355 Southwinds Rd in Farmington. 6:00-8:00 PM nightly, Theme: "Egypt, Joseph's Journey From Prison to Palace" Ages: K-5th grade
June 5-11 - Combs St Church of Christ, 502 S. Combs, Fayetteville- Kickoff 9:30 AM on 6/5 and 6/6-6/9 from 6:30-8 PM. 6/11- Picnic @ Walker Park 11A- 3P. Theme: Alpha & Omega Treasures
June 6-10- First Church Springdale, 206 W Johnson, Springdale.- 8:45 AM- noon. Theme: Cave Quest. Ages 4 years thru 5th grade. Register online.
June 6-10- Good Shephard Lutheran Church/ St. Paul's Episcopal, 8:00 AM- noon, STEM- themed VBS, integrates science & faith. KNWA Dan Skoff is Friday's speaker. Ages 3 thru 4th grade. At Good Shephard Lutheran, 2925 N Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville. Cost is $20 per camper, or $35 per family, register here.
June 6-10-Black Oak Baptist, 16009 Black Oak Dr, Fayetteville. 6 PM nightly.
June 6-11- Drakes Creek Baptist Church, 21495 Hwy 295 near Huntsville. Theme: Cow-A-Bunga Farm. 7:00-9:00 PM.
June 12-17- Hickory Creek Baptist Church, 13244 Hickory Creek Rd, Lowell. 6-8:30 PM nightly. Theme: Submerged Kids. K-8th grade. Transportation available.
June 13-16-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 4511 West Wedington Dr, Fayetteville. 5:30-7:30 nightly with dinner provided- Ages: completed 1st-6th grades, Theme: The Rough & Rainy Ride.
June 13-17- Lifepoint Church, Centerton-409 W. Centerton Blvd, Centerton. 6:30-8:30 PM nightly. K-6th grade. Theme: Knights of God.
June 19-22- Prairie Grove First Baptist Church- 219 N Pittman St, Prairie Grove. 6-8 pm. Registration will open on June 5th and will include children ages 2 years through 4th grade. Theme: Redemption Island-Treasure Hunt.
June 19-23- Temple Baptist Church,1812 South Dixieland, Rogers. 6:15-8:50 PM nightly. Ages- entering Kindergarten- 9th grade. Contact the church office at (479) 636-1064 to pre-register. Theme: Submerged.
June 20-24- First Baptist Fayetteville. 20 E Dickson St- 9 AM- noon, Ages- completed K-5th grade.
June 20-24- First Baptist West Fork, 246 N Centennial Ave, West Fork. 9 AM- noon, Ages- 4 years up to 6th grade- Theme: Submerged. Block Party/ registration on 6/15 from 6-8 PM at Riverside Park, bounce houses & more.
June 20-24- Central United Methodist, 6 W. Dickson St, Fayetteville. 9-11:30 AM. Theme: Cave Quest. Ages- entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade)- (Cost is $10 per child, register HERE).
June 20-24- Sang Avenue Baptist Church, 1425 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville. 6:00-8:30 PM, Dinner provided. Ages K-6th grade. Theme: Submerged. Transportation available- church website here or 479-521-0001
June 20-24- Grace Baptist Church, 2409 W. New Hope Rd, Rogers. 9 AM- noon daily. Theme: Egypt. Parents gathering area each morning with free coffee/cookie bar. Live Camel rides on hump day (Wednesday) for all children who are participating in VBS. Age 4- completed 6th. Register here.
June 26-29- University Baptist Church, 333 W Maple St, Fayetteville. 6-8:30 PM nightly, for kids age pre-K to 4th grade. Theme: Ocean Commotion
June 27-29-Mission Blvd Baptist Church, 2006 Mission Blvd in Fayetteville. 5:30-8:30 PM, dinner provided. Theme: Ocean Commotion. Register here or by calling Lianna at 479-200-0651.
June 26-30- New Life Christian Church, 103 Riordan Rd, Bella Vista. 6- 8:30 PM. Theme: Walk This Way Summer XP. Ages: 3 (potty trained)- 6th grade (older kids can volunteer)
June 27-30- First Baptist Rogers, 3364 W Pleasant Grove, Rogers. 9 AM-noon, Theme: Plunge. Ages completed K-5th.
June 29-July 1st- Prairie Grove Methodist Church, 1401 E Parks St, day camp- 8 AM- 3 PM, breakfast & lunch provided. Family service project each day at 2 PM. Ages 3 (potty trained) to entering 6th grade. Register here.
July 10-13- Farmington Church of Christ, 4 W. Main St, Farmington. 7:00-8:45 PM nightly, ages 2 & up. Theme: Nicodemus on the Road to Belief
July 10-15, First Baptist Church in Elkins, 1960 N Center St, Elkins. 6:30-9 PM nightly, age 3 (by 8/1/16 & potty trained) to completed 4th grade VBX 2016 Completed 5th - 7th grade Theme: Submerged. Register here.
July 11-14--Cross Church- VBX Theme: Submerged. Ages 3 thru 5th grade. At Springdale, Pinnacle Hills, Fayetteville & Neosho locations. Register HERE
July 18-22- Elm Springs Methodist- 118 N Elm St, Hwy 112, Elm Springs- ages 3 thru 6th grade- Theme: Surf Shack- Register HERE
July 25-28- Fayetteville First Church of the Nazarene, 2857 N Old Missouri Rd, 6:30-8:30 PM. Theme- Expedition Norway.
