Every summer, many local churches across the South Bay offer free or low-cost Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs for kids. These faith-filled summer experiences are not only a valuable resource for families, but also a fun and meaningful way for children to build social skills, grow in character, make new friends, and stay active during the summer months. We've aimed for this to be hyper-local per page (there are a few that overlap), but if your interested in even more locations and options, scroll to the bottom and you'll find nearby neighborhoods :)
Spaces fill fast, so recommendation is to register sooner than later.
Explore the VBS options below to find the perfect fit for your family’s summer schedule.
If you have any other VBS you know of or would like added, please feel free to reach out to krystles@macaronikid.com
Emerald Crossing VBS 2026 – The Blessing Church
Kids can head out on an exciting summer adventure at The Blessing Church during Emerald Crossing VBS 2026 — featuring engaging Bible lessons, worship, games, crafts, and activities designed to help children grow in faith, friendship, and confidence.
Location: The Blessing Church; 2586 Seaboard Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
Ages: kids typically ages 4–12
Cost:$10 per child
Schedule:Friday 6/5 from 5pm - 7:30pm; Sat 6/6 from 9:30am - 3:30pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Website: Emerald Crossing VBS 2026 Registration
Valley Church Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Valley Church offers a fun, faith-filled Vacation Bible School experience where kids can grow in their faith, build friendships, and enjoy an engaging week of summer activities.
VBS is for children 4 years old (by June 1, 2026 and completely potty trained) through those completing 5th Grade in 2026. Children must be able to participate in group activities without one-on-one supervision.
Registration coming in the mid/late spring.
Location: Valley Church, 10885 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Ages: 4 years old (by June 1, 2026 and completely potty trained) through those completing 5th Grade in 2026
Cost: Typically free or low-cost
Schedule: July 20-24 from 9am - 12pm
Registration: Registration Required - Check site for more details
Website:
valleychurch.org
Church of the Valley – Rainforest Falls VBS 2026
Kids can explore the wonder of God’s creation during Rainforest Falls VBS at Church of the Valley — featuring Bible adventures, worship music, crafts, experiments, outdoor games, snacks, and hands-on activities designed to help children grow in faith and friendship.
Location: Church of the Valley; 400 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
Ages: 2 years old through 5th grade
Cost: Check website for registration details
Schedule: July 27–31, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Registration: Register in advanced
Website: Church of the Valley VBS 2026
Snowball Mountain Challenge – VBS Camp
Kids can enjoy a fun winter-themed summer adventure at Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS Camp with engaging Bible lessons, music, games, crafts, and activities designed to help children grow in faith, friendship, and confidence.
Location: St Luke Lutheran Church 1025 The Dalles Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Ages: any camper 18 months old all the way to 5th grade!
Cost: $50
Schedule: Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10 • 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Registration: Advance registration required
Website:
Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS Camp Registration
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church VBS 2026
Kids can enjoy a fun and faith-filled summer experience at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church with engaging Bible lessons, worship, games, crafts, and activities designed to help children grow in faith, friendship, and confidence.
Location: Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church 728 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Ages: Entering PreK – entering 5th grade
Cost: Attending for the full week: $100 for the first child, $90 for each additional child
Schedule: June 15–19, 2026; 9 am–12 noon
Registration: Advance registration recommended
Website:
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church VBS
Life Valley Church Sports Camp
Kids can stay active and grow in faith at the summer Sports Camp hosted by Life Valley Community Church. This high-energy camp combines athletic skill-building, teamwork, fun activities, and encouraging Bible-based lessons in a welcoming community environment.
Location: Life Valley Community Church 2827 Flint Ave, San Jose, CA 95148
Ages: 1st–6th grade
Cost: $40 per student
Schedule: July 13–16, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Registration: Sign up online or contact the Life Valley Kids team at Life Valley Community Church
Website:
Life Valley Sports Camp
Bethel Church San Jose Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Kids can enjoy a fun and faith-filled summer experience at Bethel Church with engaging Bible lessons, worship, games, crafts, and activities designed to help children grow in faith and friendship.
Location: Bethel Church San Jose Campus, 1201 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
Ages: Entering Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Cost: $100 [Early Bird till June 10th]
Schedule: July 13 - 15 | 9am - 3pm
Registration: Advance registration required
Website: Bethel Church VBS
Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2026 by Faith & Hope English Ministry
Kids can enjoy a fun and faith-filled summer experience with Bible lessons, games, crafts, music, and activities designed to help children grow in faith and friendship.
Location: Berryessa Alliance Church | San Jose; 1180 E Julian St, San Jose, CA, United States, California 95116
Ages: pre-kindergarten to 12th grade (year finished)
Cost: $25 / student
Schedule: Thurs, July 30: 6 - 9 PM; Fri, July 31:6 - 9 PM; Sat, August 1:10 AM - 1 PM
Registration: Advance registration recommended
Website: VBS 2026 Facebook Event || Registration Link
St. Francis of Assisi Vacation Bible School (VBS) (2 weeks!)
Kids can enjoy a fun and faith-filled summer experience at St. Francis of Assisi Parish with engaging Bible lessons, music, crafts, games, and activities designed to help children grow in faith and friendship.
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Parish; 5111 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135
Ages: incoming 1st Grade to incoming 6th Grade!
Cost:
Pending launch May 15th
Schedule: July 13-24, 2026; Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Registration: Advance registration recommended
Website: St. Francis of Assisi Youth Ministry & VBS
Looking for Vacation Bible School (VBS) in your hyper-local South Bay area?
We’ve rounded up faith-filled summer programs across San Jose and nearby communities—making it easy to find options close to home. We recognize the bay area could be worth venturing to the nearby areas, so if you want to check out those pages, here are the links!
✨ Browse by location:
• North San Jose – East San Jose – Milpitas
• Downtown San Jose – Santa Clara
• South & West San Jose – Campbell – Willow Glen
From free to low-cost camps, these VBS programs offer kids a fun week of games, crafts, music, and meaningful experiences while building friendships and growing in faith 💛
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