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Roanoke Area Vacation Bible School for Kids

Updated for 2023

By Beth Bell, Publisher January 1, 2024

Are you looking for Vacation Bible Schools in Roanoke, Salem, and Vinton, Virginia?  You're in the right place!  Attending Vacation Bible School is a summer tradition for many families in Roanoke, Virginia.  Macaroni Kid Roanoke is in constant contact with all of these programs and will update the guide as often as possible with new listings and dates. If you subscribe to our newsletter, you'll also receive this list in your inbox a few times this summer.  

Please note that most programs request pre-registration. Some offer a meal and others offer T-shirts if registered in advance.

If you have a program that you would like to have listed, please contact Beth at bethbell@macaronikid.com.

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JUNE


Second Presbyterian Church

Theme: “Lost and Found: Stories of Celebration.”

When: 

  • Sunday, June 11: 6-8 p.m. with dinner ($12 for adults, $5 for kids: Three Li’l Pigs Barbeque).
  • Monday-Wednesday, June 12-14: 6:30-7:45 p.m. with refreshments.

Where: 214 Mountain Ave. S.W. Roanoke, VA 24016

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Mineral Springs Baptist Church

Theme: Zoomerang (rising preK-6th grade)

When: June 11-15th 7:30 p.m. 

Where: Mineral Springs Baptist Church,  

1030 Bible Lane, Vinton, VA   24179

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Cave Spring United Methodist Church

Theme: Ready, Set, Move. 

When: June 12-15th from 9 am - 12 pm

Where: Cave Spring UMC, 4505 Hazel Dr, Roanoke VA 24018

Registration is open! https://forms.gle/HcPR5vPAR1fRUB4i7


Bonsack Baptist Church

Theme: Twist and Turns

When: June 12-16, 2023 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Where: 4845 Cloverdale Rd. Roanoke, VA 24019

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Parkway Church on the Mountain

Theme:  Mega Sports Camp

When:  June 12-16 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: 3645 Orange Avenue Northeast Roanoke, VA, 24012

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Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

Theme: Concretes and Cranes: Building on the Love of Jesus

When: June 12-16th, 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3000 Pitzer Road Roanoke, VA 24014

Register Here


Covenant Presbyterian Church

Theme: Creation Care Camp: God's Wild Wonder! 

When:  June 12th-16th 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Where: 1831 Deyerle Road, SW Roanoke, VA 24018

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Rainbow Forest Baptist Church

Theme: Twist and Turns

When: June 12th-17th 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Where: 1388 Rainbow Forest Dr, Troutville, VA 24175

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First Roanoke Baptist Church

Theme: Twist & Turns

When: June 19-23 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: 321 Marshall Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24016
Register here.


Preston Oaks Baptist Church

Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom

When: June 19th - 23rd, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Preston Oaks Baptist Church   102 Preston Ave NE  Roanoke, VA   24012   t. 540-362-0613

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Fincastle Baptist Church

Theme: Blast Off

When:  June 19th-23rd 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Where:  7330 Roanoke Road Fincastle, VA 24090

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Fellowship Community Church

Theme: SPARK Studios: Created in Christ; Designed for God's Purpose

When: June 19th-23rd

Salem Campus: 9 AM - 12 PM

North Campus: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 

SW Campus: Faith Christian School, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

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First Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Theme: There's Water in My Bible

When: June 19th-23rd: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: 2101 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke,VA 24014

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Lakeside Baptist Church 

Theme: Babylon: Daniel's Courage in Captivity

When: June 25th-29th 6:10 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.

Where: 447 Dalewood Ave, Salem, VA 24153

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Church: Goodview Baptist Church

Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom

When: June 25th - 29th 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Where: 1057 Grace Ct.  Goodview, VA 24095

Register: Here


Church:  St. Mark's United Methodist Church

Theme:  Monumental

When:  June 26th-30th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Where:  19 Cedar Ridge Drive Daleville

Link to our website for registration:  Register Here


Green Ridge Baptist Church

Theme: Proof Pirates

When: June 26th-30th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: 5521 Green Ridge Rd. Roanoke, VA 24019

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St. Andrew's Catholic Church

Theme:  Based on John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."

When:  June 26th - 30th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Where: 631 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia 24016

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JULY


Lynn Haven Baptist Church 

Theme: Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light

When: July 16th-21st: 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: 1501 E. Washington Ave., Vinton, VA  24179

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Salem UMC 

Theme: Monumental: Celebrating God's Greatness

When: July 17-21st Time TBD

Where: 125 W. Main Street Salem, VA 24153

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Roanoke Seventh-day Adventist Church 

Theme: ARMOR UP! Put on the FULL ARMOR of God & be WARRIORS of Christ! (Ages 3-11)

When: July 17-21, 2023 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Meal provided at 5:30 p.m.)

Where: 4120 Challenger Ave, NE Roanoke, VA 24012

Register Here


Vinton Baptist Church

Theme:  Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light

When: July 23rd-27th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Where: 219 Washington Ave., Vinton VA 24179

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New Hope Christian Church

Theme: Stellar Shine Jesus' Light

When: July 23rd-27th 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where:  4229 Welcome Valley Rd Roanoke, VA 24014

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Second Presbyterian Church

Theme: Come to the Table: Journey from the first Passover meal to the Last Supper

When: July 24th-27th 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Where: 214 Mountain Ave. S.W. Roanoke, VA 24016

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Melrose Baptist Church

Theme: Twist and Turns

When: July 24th-28th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Where: 3520 Peters Creek Road. Roanoke, VA 24019

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Valley Church

Theme: Searching For Bigfoot

When: July 31-Aug 3, 6-8 p.m. 

Where: 8100 Angel Ln Roanoke, VA 24019

Register here: valleyvbs.com


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We are still waiting for information from the following programs and we'll update this guide as we get information! Let us know if your church is not on the list! bethbell@macaronikid.com





Penn Forest Worship Center

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Where:  3735 Chaparral Drive Roanoke 24018

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Mountain Pass Baptist Church

Where: 2975 Catawba Valley Dr. Salem, VA 24153

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Harvest Baptist Church

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Where: 1001 Stewart Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013

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The Vine Church Virginia

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Where:The Vine Church,  1132 Loundon Ave, Roanoke, VA 24017

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