Twin Cities Vacation Bible School Opportunities – 2020

According to Facts & Trends, two thirds of American parents plan to send their kids to Vacation Bible School. If you are one of these parents and are looking for a VBS program in the Twin Cities, we have some options. Thank you to our marvelous Facebook Community for filling out this list for us in 2019. We’ve added your testimonials below those entries.

Budget Hint: While not all VBS programs are free, many communities have scholarships available. They don’t always advertise them, so you need to ask. Or, if you are able, you can offer to fund another child’s tuition.

2020 Vacation Bible School Programs

We will start filling in the 2020 Season as they are announced. Remember that VBS is usually run by parish volunteers and we don’t always get announcements until close to the event. Feel free to check the past programs for a good idea of what month and week the 2020 events will likely be held.

2019 Vacation Bible School Programs

June Programs

6/03/19-6/08/19 • Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley • Power Up • 9:30am-11:30am • Ages 3½-Kindergarten • $15/child or $35/family.

6/09/19-6/13/19 • Immaculate Conception, Columbia Heights • Youth Totus Tuus • 7:30am-9:30 pm • Grades 7-12 • $25/child or $75/family.

I love Immaculate Conception’s family-centered community. It has been the most welcoming parish we have ever belonged to. This shows the most in their youth and family faith formation programs.

6/10/19-6/13/19 • Community of Joy Lutheran Church, Eagan • IPoint Records • 9:00am-3:00pm • Grades 1-6 • $20/child.

6/10/19-6/13/19 • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Burnsville • ROAR! • 9:00am-12:00pm • Age 2-Grade 5 • $50/child or $125/family.

“[T]he energy is amazing. Children’s Ministry rocks at Prince of Peace.” – Brianna

6/10/19-6/14/19 • Immaculate Conception, Columbia Heights • Kids Totus Tuus • 9:30am-2:30pm • Grades 1-6 • $25/child or $75/family.

6/10/19-6/14/19 • Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley • Power Up • 9:30am-11:30am • Ages 4½-Grade 5 • $15/child or $35/family.

6/10/19-6/14/19 • Salem Covenant Church, New Brighton • Power Up • 9:00am-12:00pm • Ages 4½-Grade 5 • $15/child or $35/family.

Thank you, Melissa, for this recommendation.

6/10/19-6/14/19 • St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lakeville • Roar! • 9:00am-12:00pm • Age 4-4th Grade • $25 (optional $7 for CD to take home).

“Amazing teachers and family/friends!” – Marianne. 

6/16/19-6/20/19 • Oak Heights Covenant Church, Hutchinson • Roar! • 6:00pm-8:30pm • Age 3-5th Grade • FREE.

“The whole church comes together and pulls off the most fun 5-night event” – Karen

6/17/19-6/20/19 • Living Hope Lutheran Church, Shakopee • Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus • 9:00am-12:00pm • Ages 2+ (2 and 3 yr olds need a parent) • $10 donation request/child.

Thank you, Lisa, for this recommendation and Community of Joy.

6/17/19-6/20/19 • Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, Inver Grove Heights • God’s Great Earth • 9:00am-500pm (Drop off as early as 7:30am) • Ages 3-6th Grade • $65/child; $120 family.

6/17/19-6/21/19 • Zion Lutheran, Mayer • Jesus Saves the World • 9:00am-11:30am • Age 4-Grade 5 • $30/child, $75/family.

Thank you, Ashley, for this recommendation.

6/17/19-6/21/19 • Grace Church, Eden Prairie • The Crossroad • 9:00am-12:15pm • Grades K-5 • FREE.

6/17/19-6/21/19 • Rockpoint Church, Lake Elmo • Roar! • 9:00am-12:00pm • Ages 3-5th Grade • $40/child. Includes T-Shirt, and 1 CD per family. $90 family max..

“They go all out and make it so fun and memorable!” – Amber

6/17/19-6/21/19 • Shepherd of the Valley, Afton • Roar! • 9:00am-12:00pm • Ages 3-3rd Grade • $35/child. Before and after care available.

6/19, 6/24, 6/26, 7/8, 7/10 • Memorial Lutheran Church, Afton • Evening VBS • Monday & Wednesday Evenings • PreK- 6th Grade • $10/child.

6/23/19-6/27/19 • Messiah Lutheran, Fridley • Gotta Move! • 6:15pm-8:30pm • Age 3-Grade 6 • $30/child.

“[A] great program… They sing and have a great time.” – Angela

6/24/19-6/27/19 • Crossroads Church, Woodbury • Power Up • 9:10am-11:30am • Ages 4-Grade 5 • $20/child suggested donation. (More opportunities at other campuses in July and August)

“Crossroads Church Woodbury does a great job!”

6/24/19-6/27/19 • Mount Olive Church, Anoka • Roar! • 9:00am-12:00pm • Ages 4-Grade 4 • $20/child.

“Mount Olive Church in Anoka is Wonderful!” – Tasha

6/24/19-6/28/19 • Community of Grace, White Bear Lake • Roar! • 9:00am-12:00pm • Age 3-Grade 6 • $30/child.

“AMAZING youth ministry leaders and volunteers!” – Tracy

6/24/19-6/27/19 • Woodbury Lutheran Church, Valley Creek Campus • Power Up • 9:30am-12:00pm • Ages 4 years-4th grade • FREE. (See additional dates in July at different campuses).

July Programs

7/08/19-7/11/19 • Calvary Memorial, Wayzata • Christ the King: Enter Into His Kingdom • 6 pm-8:30 pm • Age 3-11 • Learn about the book of Matthew with music, games, and crafts! • FREE.

7/14/19-7/18/19 • New Life Presbyterian Church, Roseville • Roar! • 6 pm-8 pm • Age 3-17 • $20/child or $60/family.

7/15/19-7/18/19 • Crossroads Church, Cottage Grove • Power Up • 9:10am-11:30am • Ages 4-Grade 5 • $20/child suggested donation.

7/15/19-7/19/19 • North Haven Church, Saint Paul • Power Up • 12:15pm-4:00pm. Registration will be open at the beginning of June.

7/22/19-7/25/19 • Crossroads Church, Eagan • Power Up • 9:10am-11:30am • Ages 4-Grade 5 • $20/child suggested donation.

7/22/19-7/25/19 • Southland City Church, Rosemount • Mega Sports Camp • 6:00pm-8:00pm • K-5th grade • $50/child (includes: t-shirt).

“They do a great job!” – Erin.

7/22/19-7/25/19 • Woodbury Lutheran Church, Oak Hill Campus • Power Up • 9:30am-12:00pm • Ages 4 years-4th grade • FREE.

7/29/19-81/19 • Woodbury Lutheran Church, Liberty Ridge Camp in the Park • Power Up • 9:00am-1:00pm • K-4th grade • FREE.

“Leaders are amazing! and it’s FREE!” – Molly

7/29/19-8/02/19 • Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Roseville • VBS Theatre Camp • The musical is called “Life of the Party”, and focuses on the story of Mary and Martha.

7/29/19-8/02/19 • Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Oakdale • Who Is My Neighbor? Learning To Love Like Jesus • Neighbors are more than people who live next door — more than people in our families or communities. This program leads children on a journey to discover more about God’s love and being a good neighbor. • 9:00am-12:00pm • Ages 4 years-5th grade • $35/child.

August Programs

805/19-8/09/19 • Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Plymouth • Miraculous Mission • 9:00am-12:00pm • Age 4 – 6th Grade • FREE!  

“Everything they do is so organized and beautifully done. Their VBS is very well planned and executed!!” – Rachel

8/05/19-8/09/19 • Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, Cottage Grove • Art Camp • Morning Session: 9:30am-11:30am; Evening Session: 6:00pm-7:30pm • Age 3 – 6th Grade • $15/student; $30/family.  

“[A]n amazing art camp. I’m super impressed with the art!” – Charissa

8/12/19-8/15/19 • Crossroads Church, Cottage Grove • Power Up • 9:10am-11:30am • Ages 4-Grade 5 • $20/child suggested donation.

Do you have a VBS submission? I’ll continue to add them throughout the summer. Submit them to Joy

For more ideas on how to keep your kids busy this summer check out our 2019 Guide to Twin Cities Summer Camps.