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2023 VBS Camps in Erie County

Vacation Bible School Camps at Erie-ara churches

May 20, 2023

Vacation Bible School summer camps are plentiful in the Erie area! All are inexpensive, if not free. Get details on Erie-area 2023 VBS below. 

Organized by date.


New Erie County VBS camps just added! Do you know of an Erie-area Vacation Bible School happening in 2023 that we're missing? Send us an email at karam@macaronikid.com and we'll add it to the list!


Immanuel Baptist Church

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-23

Location: 901 W. 28th St., Erie

Details: We are engaged in an epic battle for the hearts and minds of our youth. Every day, children are bombarded with lies about who they are, who their Creator is, and where their salvation comes from. Thankfully, God has given his children armor to wear in this battle between truth and lies, light and darkness, good and evil! Your kids will learn how they can be part of God’s kingdom through salvation in his Son. And they will be equipped with the armor of God as they train to become Keepers of the Kingdom who stand strong in the battle for truth! Kids from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to join us.

Registration is not required but greatly appreciated. To register, please contact Tom Breter at info@eriebaptist.com or 814-866-9319. 





Waterford Baptist Church

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 19-23

Location: 325 East St., Waterford

Details: STOMPERS & CHOMPERS is a dinosaur theme where kids explore our world before the Flood, complete with fun-loving characters, lush jungle environments, and dino-sized experiences. Students will learn ageless truths from the faith and failures of some of the first people in the Bible. And they’ll discover how they can, by faith, follow God’s big plan for them today! More info and register.





St. Paul's Lutheran, New Hope Presbyterian, & Abiding Hope Lutheran Churches

When: 6-8:30 p.m. June 25-29, 2023

Location: Abiding Hope Lutheran Church

Details: Vacation Bible School for pre-K through 5th grades will be at Abiding Hope June 25-29 from 6 - 8:30 PM, hosted by St. Paul's Lutheran, New Hope Presbyterian, & Abiding Hope Lutheran Churches.





First United Methodist Church

Times and Dates: 5-7:30 p.m. June 26-30, 2023, with an optional afternoon field trip Friday.

Location: 707 Sassafras Street

Details: Join us for Operation Arctic, where we will explore the coolest book on the planet, the Bible! During this week-long expedition, we will learn about the Bible with fun lessons, crafts, and games. Dinner will be served each evening and there will be an optional ice skating field trip on Friday! 

FREE for kids PreK-8th grade. Register now.





Garden Heights Baptist Church

When: 6:30-8 p.m. June 26-30

Location: 4224 McClelland Ave.

Details: Children ages 5 to 14 are invited to attend this free, drop-off-style event! Online Registration is preferred but not required and will be open through Sat., June 24: https://form.jotform.com/231226604644148





Edinboro Area VBS 

Times and Dates: 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. July 10 to 14, 2023

Location: Our Lady of the Lake Social Hall, 128 Sunset Dr., Edinboro

Details: Edinboro Area Vacation Bible School is offered for all youth in our community 5 yrs or older. Participants and volunteers alike are required to register online. Registration will close on Friday, June 30th. Cost: $15. Register here.


Albion Nazarene Church

Times and Dates: July 17 - 21, 6:00 - 8:30 pm (free dinner at 5:30). Celebration Ceremony Sunday, July 23

Location: 9578 Route 6N West Albion, PA 16401

Details: We are so excited for you to join us at the Albion Nazarene Church for Stellar VBS! We will explore how Jesus shined hope, love, forgiveness, and joy to the world --- and how we can do the same with his power! Join us for a week of Bible stories, snacks, games, crafts, and science! Open to children 3 (must be potty trained) through 6th grade. Register here.


Looking for more summer camps in Erie? Check out our 2023 Erie Summer Camp Guide!