Are you looking for VBS near Greenville, SC? There are dozens of Vacation Bible Schools to choose from in Greenville and Spartanburg. Maybe you’re looking for the VBS closest to home, or maybe you’re looking to visit a VBS that fits your vacation schedule!
Either way, we’ve got the list of the 2026 VBS Greenville, SC, and Spartanburg, SC programs from June through August. All of these have a link to the church so you can get all their contact information, directions, and details!
NOTE: This list is currently being updated for 2026, so check back regularly for the latest updates!
For accuracy and to ensure that the programs were open to the public, we only listed VBS programs that were publicly listed online or submitted by the coordinator of the event. If you would like your church’s VBS program added or modified, please email ashley@kiddingaroundgreenville.com.
While we try our best to provide accurate information, we always encourage our readers to check original sources before making plans. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement.
This article includes:
June 2026 VBS in Greenville, SC
June 2026 VBS in Spartanburg, SC
July 2026 VBS in Greenville, SC
July 2026 VBS in Spartanburg, SC
August 2026 VBS in Greenville, SC
August 2026 VBS in Spartanburg, SC
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VBS Near Me for June 2026: Greenville, SC
May 26–29, 2026 | 6–8 pm
Greenville Pentecostal Church, Greenville.
Ages: 4–12.
Theme: Magnified
May 31–June 3, 2026 | 5:30–8 pm
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Taylors.
Ages: Kids who have completed K4–5th grade.
May 31 – June 5, 2026 | 6 – 8:30 pm
Wrenn Memorial Baptist Church, Greenville.
Ages: K4 – 6th grade
Theme: Junkyard Redemption
May 31–June 4, 2026 | 5–8 pm
Easley Presbyterian, Easley.
Ages: Completed K2–5th grade.
Notes: Dinner is included.
May 31–June 4, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
Pelham First Baptist, Greer.
Ages: Children ages 3 through adults.
May 31–June 4, 2026 | 5:45–8:15 pm
Boulevard Baptist Church, Anderson.
Ages: Rising 1st through Rising 6th grade.
May 31–June 4, 2026 | 5:15–8:30 pm
Burnsview Baptist Church, Greer.
Ages: Family dinner followed by groups for kids and adults.
May 31–June 4, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
Bethany Baptist Church, Fountain Inn.
Ages: K4–12th grade, plus a class for adults.
Notes: Meal served each night.
May 31–June 4, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
Locust Hill Baptist, Greer.
Ages: 3 years old* through completed 5th grade.
*Three-year-olds must be potty-trained!
May 31–June 4, 2026 | 6:15–8:30 pm
Victor Baptist Church, Greer.
Ages: K4–6th grade.
June 1–3, 2026 | 6–8 pm
Fork Shoals Baptist Church, Pelzer.
Ages: Children who have completed K3–5th grade.
Notes: Meal provided.
June 1–4, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
GFN Church, Greenville.
Ages: K4–5th grade.
June 1–5, 2026 | 8:30 am – 12 pm
Rock Springs Baptist Church, Easley.
Ages: Open to all 3-year-olds (before 9/1/25) through finishing 5th grade.
June 1–5, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 pm
Faith Baptist Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: K5–6th grade.
June 1–5, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Greer.
Ages: Nursery through 5th grade.
June 1–5, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Rocky Creek Church, Greenville.
Ages: K3–5th grade.
Notes: Preschool spots are very limited. Registration closes Sunday, May 24.
June 3-5, 2026 | 6 – 8:30pm
West End Baptist Church, Greenville.
Ages: PreK through Grade 5 (completed)
Theme: Emerald Crossing
June 8-10, 2026 | 6-8:30 pm
Hope Church, Simpsonville, Greenville & Spartanburg.
Ages: For kids in K5-6th grade.
Theme: Kids Camp
June 7–11, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
Bible Baptist Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: Rising Kindergarteners – rising 6th graders.
June 7–11, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Piedmont.
Ages: Completed Kindergarten through 5th grade.
June 7–11, 2026 | 6–8 pm
Pebble Creek Baptist Church, Taylors.
Ages: Completed K5–5th grade.
June 7-11, 2026 | 5:45-8:15pm
Fountain Inn First Baptist Church, Fountain Inn.
Ages: 4K – 5th grade.
Theme: Rainforest Falls
June 8–11, 2026 | 9 am – 12:30 pm
Brookwood Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: K5–5th grade.
Cost: $45 per child.
June 8–11, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Greenville.
Ages: Rising K5–4th grade.
June 8-11, 2026 | 5:45 – 8pm
Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: Rising 1st–5th graders
Theme: Planted in Faith
June 8-12, 2026 | 6:30 – 8:35pm
Faith Renewed Church, Mauldin.
Ages: Entering K4- completed 5th grade
Theme: Kingdom Quest
June 8–12, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greenville.
Ages: Open to rising K5 – rising 5th grade.
June 8–12, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Palmetto Hills Presbyterian Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: K4 & K5.
June 10-12, 2026 | 6 – 8 pm
Life Restoration Center, Greenville
Ages: 3 – 11
Theme: Snowball Mountain Challenge
June 14–17, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
Edwards Road Baptist Church, Greenville.
Ages: 3 years through 5th grade (must have turned 3 years old by Jan. 1, 2026).
Registration link
June 14–17, 2026 | 6–8 pm
Springwell Church (Kidz Camp).
Ages: Kids 5 years old (must have completed 5K) through those who have completed 5th grade.
June 14–18, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
Five Forks Baptist Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: 3 years old through rising 6th grade.
Notes: Preschoolers must be potty-trained.
June 14–19, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
Unity Baptist Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: 3 years old (potty-trained) – completed 6th grade.
June 14-19, 2026 | 6 – 8:30pm
Unity Baptist Church, Simpsonville
Theme: Illumination Station
June 15-18, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Buncombe Street UMC, Greenville
Ages: Rising 4K – Rising 6th Grade
Theme: Illumination Station
June 15–19, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Fellowship Presbyterian Church, Greer.
Ages: Kids who have completed K4–6th grade.
June 15–19, 2026 | 6–8 pm
Morningside Baptist Church, Greenville.
Ages: Rising K5–5th graders.
June 15–19, 2026 | 5:30–7:45 pm
Fairview Presbyterian Church, Fountain Inn.
Ages: Children ages 4 through 6th grade.
June 15–19, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Christ Community Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: Rising 1st–6th grade.
June 15–18, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Buncombe Street Methodist Church, Greenville.
Ages: 4K – rising 6th grade.
June 15–18, 2026 | 8:30 am – 12 pm
Calvary Baptist Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: Children entering K5 – 5th grade.
Notes: Registration opens in May.
June 15 – 19, 2026 | 6:15 – 8:30 pm
Trinity Bible Church, Greer.
Ages: For those who have completed K4-6th grade
Theme: Emerald Crossing
June 15-19, 2026 | 9 am – Noon
Crossroads First Baptist, Greer.
Ages: Kids who have completed K4 – 6th grade.
Theme: Rainforest Falls
June 15–19, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Hopewell United Methodist Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: Rising K4 – 5th grade.
June 16-19, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Take Heart Church, Greenville
Theme: Into the Jungle
Ages: Kids currently in Kindergarten–5th grade
Get ready for a fun-filled week of worship, jungle-themed games, crafts, Bible lessons, snacks, and new friendships as kids learn to trust and follow Jesus.
June 21–25, 2026 | 6–8:30 pm
Mt. Airy Baptist Church, Easley.
Ages: PreK–8th grade.
June 22–25, 2026 | 9 am – 12:15 pm
First Baptist Simpsonville, Simpsonville & Mauldin locations.
Ages: Kids who have completed K4–5th grade.
June 22–26, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 pm
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Easley.
Ages: 2 years old (potty-trained) – adult.
June 22–26 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 pm
Forestville Baptist Church, Greenville.
Theme: Illumination Station
Ages: K4-8th grade. Adult classes as well
June 22 – 26, 2026 | 9 – 12 pm
Calvary Chapel Greer, Greer
Theme: Emerald Crossing
Ages: Rising Kindergarteners (4) through rising 6th graders
Notes: Snack provided
June 22–26, 2026 | 9:30 am – 12 pm
Christ Church Episcopal, Greenville.
Ages: Rising K4–6th grade.
Notes: Children in rising K4–3rd grade will enjoy a traditional VBS. Children in rising 4th–6th grade will participate in community service projects throughout the week. Registration fee of $65 per child is waived for full-week VBS teachers and volunteers.
June 22–26, 2026 | 8:15 am – 12 pm
Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
Ages: Kids entering 1st through 12th grade.
Notes: 7th–12th grade meets 6–7:30 pm.
June 23-25, 2026 | 5:30 – 8 pm
Trailside Church, Travelers Rest
Ages: Rising K4- Rising 5th grade
Theme: Finding Jesus under the Sea
Notes: Supper provided nightly (no dietary exceptions)
June 28- July 1, 2026 | 6:30-8:30 pm
Holland Park Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: K4- 5th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
June 28–July 2, 2026 | 6–9:30 pm
Washington Baptist Church, Greer.
Ages: Rising 2nd – Rising 7th grade.
Notes: Must have completed 1st grade by June 5, 2026. VBS for 7th–12th grade is also offered; registration is not required.
June 29–July 1, 2026 | 6–8 pm
Seacoast Church, Greenville.
Ages: Kids entering Kindergarten in the 2025–2026 school year through current 5th grade.
Cost: $30 per child.
Notes: Capacity is limited; please read all registration information before signing up.
June 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.
Notes: Already at capacity.
VBS Near Me for June 2026: Spartanburg, SC
May 31- June 3, 2026 | 6-8:30pm
Holston Creek Baptist Church, Inman.
Ages: Message the church for details on age restrictions.
Theme: Illumination Station
May 31 – June 3, 2026 | 6 – 8 pm
Eastside Baptist Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: Rising 1st – Rising 6th
Theme: Snowball Mountian Challenge
May 31- June 4, 2026 | 6-8:30pm
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: K5 – 12th Grade
Theme: Emerald Crossing
May 31- June 3, 2026 | 6-8:30pm
View Church, Boiling Springs.
Ages: 3 years old (MUST be potty-trained) through 5th grade.
Theme: Magnified!
May 31- June 3, 2026 | 6-8pm
St. James United Methodist Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: Ages 3 years old (MUST be potty-trained) through rising 5th graders.
Theme: Rainforest Falls
May 31- June 4, 2026 | 5:45-8pm
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Pauline.
Ages: 3 years old (must be potty trained and turn 4 by 9/1/26) 5th Grade
Theme: Emerald Crossing
May 31- June 4, 2026 | 5:30-8pm
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: 3 years old through 6th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
Note: Dinner is provided
May 31-June 4, 2026 | 6-8:45pm
Inman Mills Baptist Church, Inman.
Ages: 3 years old through adults.
Theme: Illumination Station
May 31 – June 4, 2026 | 6-8:30pm
Fairview Baptist Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: Rising K5 through adult.
Theme: Emerald Crossing
Note: Dinner served nightly
June 1-4, 2026 | 6-8:30pm
Wellford Church, Wellford.
Ages: Completed 4K through 5th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
Note: Supper is served at 6 pm
June 1-4, 2026 | 9am-12pm
First Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: Rising 4K through 6th grade.
Cost: $20 per child, max of $50 per family.
Theme: 2026 VBS Winter Games
June 1-4, 2026 | 6-8:45pm
Church at the Mill – Central Campus, Moore.
Ages: K3 (must be 4 years old by 9/1/2026) through 5th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
June 1-4, 2026 | 6-8:45pm
Church at the Mill – Lake Cooley Campus, Wellford.
Ages: Rising 4K (must be 4 years old by 9/1/2026) through 5th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
June 1-4, 2026 | 6-8:45pm
Church at the Mill – Woodruff Campus, Woodruff.
Ages: Rising 4K (must be 4 years old by 9/1/2026) through 5th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
June 3-5, 2026 | 6-8pm
Tate Memorial Baptist Church, Pacolet.
Ages: Message the church for details on age restrictions.
Theme: Illumination Station
June 7-10, 2026 | 6-8:30pm
NewLife Boiling Springs, Boiling Springs.
Ages: Rising 4K through 5th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
June 7-11, 2026 | 5:30-8pm
River Hills Baptist Church, Moore.
Theme: Tropical Trek
June 7-11, 2026 | 6:30-8pm
Cooley Springs Baptist Church, Chesnee.
Ages: 3 through 12 years old.
June 7-11, 2026 | 6:30-8:30pm
Cedar Spring Baptist Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: 4 years old through 8th grade, youth and adults welcome to stay.
Theme: Illumination Station
Provider Note: Light supper at 5:30pm.
June 7-11, 2026 | 6-8:50pm
Boiling Springs First Baptist Church, Boiling Springs.
Ages: 4 years old through rising 6th graders.
Theme: Illumination Station
June 8-10, 2026 | 6-8:30pm
Hope Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: Rising K5 through rising 5th grade.
Theme: Hope Kids Camp
June 8-11, 2026 | 9am-12:15pm OR 5:30-8:30pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: Rising 4K through rising 6th grade.
Theme: Rainforest Falls
June 8-11, 2026 | 6pm-8pm
Milestones Church, Spartanburg.
Ages: RISING 1st-6th graders
Theme: Wiz’N’Up
June 9–13, 2025 | 9–11:15 am
Community Bible Church of Holly Springs, Inman
Ages: 1st through 6th grade.
June 14-18, 2026 | 9 am -12 pm
Inman Church, Inman.
Ages: 3 years old (MUST be potty-trained) through 5th grade.
Theme: Rainforest Falls
June 14-18, 2026 | 9am-12pm
Inman First Baptist, Inman.
Ages: 3 years old (MUST be potty-trained) through current 5th graders.
Theme: Rainforest Falls
June 14-18, 2026 | 6-8:30pm
First Baptist Landrum, Landrum.
Ages: 3 – 5th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
June 15-18, 2026 | 9am-12pm
First Baptist Spartanburg, Spartanburg.
Ages: Rising 4K through 5th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
June 15-18, 2026 | 9-12pm
Inman First Baptist Church, Inman.
Ages: PreK – 6th Grade
Theme: Rainforest Falls
June 15-19, 2026 | 9am-12 pm
Community Bible Church of Holly Springs, Inman.
Ages: 5 through 12 years old.
Theme: Emerald Crossing
June 21-25, 2026 | 9-12 pm
First Baptist Lyman, Lyman.
Ages: K5 through 5th grade.
Theme: Emerald Crossing
June 21-25, 2026 | 6:30-8:30pm
Lake Bowen Baptist Church, Inman.
Ages: Rising K5- 6th.
Theme: Illumination Station
VBS Near Me for July 2026: Greenville, SC
July 12-16, 2026 | 6-8:45 pm
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Easley.
Ages: Rising K5-6th grade
Theme: Illumination Station
July 12-16 | 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Beulah Baptist Church, Fountain Inn.
Ages: K5 – 5th grade
Theme: Rainforest Falls
July 12-16, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 pm
St. James Episcopal Church, Greenville.
Ages: 5- 5th Grade
Theme: Rooted in Faith, Growing in Care
Note: Dinner is provided nightly
July 13 – 16, 2026 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Advent United Methodist Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: For potty trained 3-year-olds to 5th graders.
Theme: Rainforest Falls
July 13-17, 2026 | 9am-12pm
Standing Springs Baptist Church, Simpsonville.
Ages: Completed Grades K5-5th Grade.
Theme: SSBC Olympic Games
July 13-17, 2026 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Messiah Lutheran Church, Mauldin
Ages: Rising Kindergarteners – Rising 5th Graders
Theme: Rainforest Falls
July 14-17, 2026 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Destination Church of God, Taylors
Ages: K3-8th
Theme: Illumination Station
July 19-22, 2026| 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Faith Baptist Church, Taylors.
Theme: Secret Agent Academy
July 20-23, 2026 | 9 am – 12 pm
Mauldin First Baptist Church, Mauldin
Ages: Completed K5 – 5th Grade
Theme: Rainforest Falls
July 20 – 24, 2026 | 5:45 pm – 9 pm
Abundant Life Church (Berea)
630 Farrs Bridge Rd, Greenville, SC
Ages: K-6th grade
Theme: Illumination Station
Note: Dinner will be served each night!
July 26 -29, 2026 | 5:30-8:30pm
Riverside Baptist, Greer.
Ages: 4-12
Theme: Illumination Station
Note: Dinner will be served each night
VBS Near Me for July 2026: Spartanburg, SC
July 12-16, 2026 | 6:30-8:40pm
New Prospect Baptist Church, Inman.
Ages: Rising 3K through 6th grade.
Theme: Illumination Station
VBS Near Me for August 2026: Greenville, SC
August 2026 Greenville, SC VBS TBA
VBS Near Me for August 2026: Spartanburg, SC
August 2026 Spartanburg, SC VBS TBA
2026 VBS *TBA* in Greenville, SC
Earle Street Baptist Church, Greenville.
Unity Baptist Church, Simpsonville SC. Dinner is served. 3 (potty trained) -6th grade.
Northgate Baptist Church, Greenville.
Holly Grove Baptist Church, Laurens.
Bethel Baptist Church, Greenville.
Enoree Baptist Church, Travelers Rest.
Legacy Church, Greenville.
Messiah Lutheran Church, Mauldin.
Calvary Church, Greenville.
Abner Creek Baptist Church, Greer.
Trinity Bible Church, Greer
Faith Free Presbyterian Church, Greenville
Parkside Church, Greenville.
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Simpsonville.
Trinity UMC, Fountain Inn.
Christ Fellowship Eastside, Taylors.
Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Simpsonville.
Sandy Springs Baptist Church, Pelzer
Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Taylors
Apalache Baptist Church, Greer.
Enoree Baptist Church, Travelers Rest.
Rockvale Baptist Church, Piedmont.
Roper Mountain Baptist Church, Greenville.
Choice Hills Baptist Church, Greenville.
Honea Path First Baptist, Honea Path
Overbrook Church, Greenville.
Redeemer Lutheran Church ELCA, Greer.
Mauldin United Methodist Church, Mauldin.
New Covenant Christian Fellowship, Greenville. For kids ages K4-rising 6th grade.
2026 VBS *TBA* in Spartanburg, SC
We are aware of the following churches in Spartanburg County which have offered VBS in the past, but may not have announced anything yet for Summer 2026:
Crossroads Church, Spartanburg.
New Life Deliverance Worship Center, Spartanburg.
Holly Springs Baptist Church, Inman.
Southside Baptist Church, Spartanburg.
Prayer Baptist Church, Inman.
Momentum Church, Chesnee.
Carolina Baptist Church, Spartanburg.
First Baptist North Spartanburg, Spartanburg.
Grace Bible Church, Moore.
LifeSong Church, Lyman.
Dependent Baptist Church, Inman.
New Beginnings UMC, Boiling Springs.
Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Moore.
Would you like to see your church’s VBS on this list? Please have an official representative of your church’s program email Bethany at bethany@kiddingaroundgreenville.com with full listing information including, dates, times, church, and link to register.
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Hi Bethany! Our church, GFN Church, is hosting their GO BIG! VBS at Butler Springs Park on June 15th-June 17th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. To register, go to http://www.gfnchurch.org Thanks!
Marietta First Baptist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School, Sunday- Thursday,June 26th- 30th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Click here to register: https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=30847
SANDY SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 371 SANDY SPRINGS ROAD (SOUTHERN GREENVILLE COUNTY) VBS WILL BE HELD JUNE 26 – 30..AGES TODDLER THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL. CRAFTS, MEALS AND FUN NIGHTLY 6 – 8:30 PM.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.sandyspringsbc.org/vbs
Just a heads up, I was looking into it and Brushy Creek Baptist’s program is only open to children who have completed K5, not preschool aged children.
Thanks for this list!
According to Five Forks Baptist website the ages are k4 not 3 years old.
https://www.woodruffroad.com/events/2019/6/10/vacation-bible-school-2019
Woodruff road Presbyterian church starts June 10-15. Your date might be from last year.
We have not updated this article for 2019 yet. It will be updated this month once most of the information is available.
We are having summer camp the week of June 24-27th, at my church, Mt. Zion Presbyterian, in Sandy Springs (near Pendleton, SC). Would this be a site to announce the camp?
You can submit it through this link: https://bit.ly/2EDAfkc
Reedy Fork Baptist is having VBS
oin us for VBS 2019 as we go In the Wild!
Sunday, June 9th at 4:00PM – VBS Kickoff & Registration Event at RFBC Pavilion Park FEATURING the Zoomobile from the Greenville Zoo!
Monday-Friday, June 10th – 14th – VBS | 5:30-8:00PM. Dinner will be provided for the children attending.
Saturday, June 15th – Family Celebration at 10:30am in the sanctuary.
Register online at https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=51953
Join us for VBS 2019 as we go In the Wild!
Sunday, June 9th at 4:00PM – VBS Kickoff & Registration Event at RFBC Pavilion Park FEATURING the Zoomobile from the Greenville Zoo!
Monday-Friday, June 10th – 14th – VBS | 5:30-8:00PM. Dinner will be provided for the children attending.
Saturday, June 15th – Family Celebration at 10:30am in the sanctuary.
Join Bible Baptist Church in Simpsonville June 22-25 2020 for VBS. Rising kindergarteners through rising 5th graders. 6:30 through 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Click the link below to sign up!
https://facebook.com/events/s/vacation-bible-school/584237818890674/?ti=cl
vbs 2022 welcome letter (V2).docx – Google Docs
Hello! I’d love to have our VBS added to the list! We are Bethesda UMC in Powdersville! Our dates are July 10-14, 6 pm-8pm. Our theme is Food Truck Party: On a Roll With God!
Inman First Baptist Church is hosting their VBS June 12-16.
The kickoff will be on Sunday, June 12 at 6pm.
Monday -Thursday VBS will be from 9am-12pm.
Register at https://ifbc.net/events