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Annapolis Area Vacation Bible Schools (VBS)

Sign your kids up for VBS this summer so they will have fun, fellowship, and activity.

By Darla Winstead, publisher of Macaroni KID Annapolis May 25, 2024

Annapolis area churches are once again hosting Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs this summer!  Check out the list below to see what's being offered. VBS is a fantastic way to add fun, fellowship, and activity to your kids' summer.  

Do you know of a VBS program that should be included on our list? Please let us know (email) so we can add it! Annapolis Area includes:  Annapolis, Arnold, Cape St. Claire, Crownsville, Davidsonville, Edgewater, Mayo, and Riva. 


  Annapolis Seventh-Day Adventist Church

  • Dates/Times: July 31 – August 2, 6-8pm
  • Address: 1996 Generals Hwy., Annapolis
  • Ages: 3-11
  • Description: The theme this year is "Armor Up" based on Ephesians 6:10. Put on your full armor of God & be warriors for Christ!
  • Registration Info: website - For more info email Jessica at jmlittle3@gmail.com.  

  Asbury United Methodist Church 

  • Dates/Times: July 15-19, 9am - noon
  • Address: 78 Church Road Arnold, MD 21012
  • Ages: 4 through rising 5th graders
  • Description: Join us for SCUBA VBS. During SCUBA VBS we'll embark on a journey like no other, discovering the treasures of faith, friendship, and fun beneath the waves. Come be a part of something special and help us make this summer's VBS an unforgettable adventure! See you there, ready to dive into friendship with God!
  • Registration Info: website

  Bay Area Community Church

  • Dates/Times: Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17 from 6:30-8:30pm
  • Address: 884 Chesterfield Road, Annapolis
  • Ages: completed kindergarteners through completed fifth graders
  • Description: Join us for Kid's CON, a VBS-style event just for kids! We will learn about Jesus through fun games, snacks, and so much more!
  • Registration Info: website 

  Broadneck Baptist Church

  • Dates/Times: July 15-19, 9am to Noon
  • Address: 1257 Hilltop Drive, Annapolis (Cape St Claire)
  • Ages: rising K-completed 5th
  • Description: Our Music and Arts Camp theme is Seekers in Sneakers--prepare to be on the move as we follow Jesus wherever he goes! We'll be exercising our hearts through music and using our hands to create amazing things while learning stories of how Jesus followed God wherever he went--and we can, too! 
  • Registration Info: website

  Calvary United Methodist Church

  • Dates/Times: July 8-12, 5-8pm
  • Address: 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis
  • Description: Theme is Camp Firelight: A Summer Camp Adventure with God and dinner is included each night.
  • Registration Info: website 

  Citizens Church

  • Dates/Times: July 29-August 2, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Address: 901 Commerce Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401
  • Description: Children ages 4-11 are invited to join us for The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation! Amid sloths, butterflies, river dolphins, and dart frogs, your children will sail along through the Bible on a fun jungle cruise through stories, games, music and crafts!
  • Registration Info: Website 


  Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis

  • Dates/Times: July 8-12, 8:45am to noon
  • Address: 710 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis
  • Ages: 5-12
  • Fee: Free
  • Description: VBS Olympian | A Week of Fun and Faith for Kids. Children will have a faith-filled adventure with stories, crafts, music, and recreation.
  • Registration Info: Website 

  Heritage Baptist Church

  • Dates/Times: June 17-21, 9am - noon 
  • Address: 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis
  • Ages: Finished 1st grade - 5th grade
  • Fee: Suggested donation $100, pay what you can
  • Description: Music and Arts Camp "We're all works of Art."
  • Registration Info: website 

  Holy Family Catholic Church

  • Dates/Times: June 24-28, 6-8pm
  • Address: 826 W Central Ave, Davidsonville
  • Ages: Children in PreK4 through rising 6th graders
  • Fee: $50 for 1 child, $80 for 2, $100 for three or more
  • Description: Camp Firelight: A Summer Camp Adventure With God
  • Registration Info: website 

  Riva Trace Baptist Church

  • Dates/Times: July 8-11, 6-8:30pm
  • Address: 475 West Central Ave., Davidsonville
  • Ages: Entering Kindergarten through 6th grade
  • Description: Theme - PROOF Pirates, Finding the Treasure of God's Amazing Grace
  • Registration Info: website 

  St. Andrews by the Bay

  • Dates/Times: July 15-19, 9am to noon
  • Address: 701 College Parkway, Annapolis
  • Ages: Grades pre-k 4 through rising 5th graders
  • Fee: 1 child $85, 2 children $95, family of 3+ children $100 
  • Description: SCUBA, Diving Into Friendship With God
  • Registration Info: website 

  St. Anne's Episcopal Church, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church + Eastport United Methodist Church

  • Dates/Times: August 19-21, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
  • Address: 171 Duke of Gloucester Street 
  • Ages: Ages 4 through rising 5th graders 
  • Fee: $20 fee per child
  • Description: Ecumenical VBS - We want to help children grow in their faith through God's creation, have fun and change the world. Theme ReNew: The Green VBS
  • Registration Info: website 

  St. Mary's Parish - FULL

  • Dates/Times: June 24-28, 9-11:30am
  • Address: at St. John Neuman, Annapolis
  • Ages: PreK - K
  • Description: SCUBA, Diving Into Friendship With God
  • Registration Info: website 

  Trinity Church of Annapolis

  • Dates/Times: TBA
  • Address: 1300 West St, Annapolis
  • Registration Info: website 

☀️ Weems Creek Baptist Church

  • Dates/Times: June 23-27, 6-8:30pm
  • Address: 600 N. Bestgate Rd, Annapolis
  • Description: Breaker Rock Beach: God's Rock-Solid Truth in a World of Shifting Sand
  • Registration Info: website 

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