Each summer, churches host week-long Vacation Bible School (VBS) sessions. During these camps, children participate in crafts, games, singing, and learning lessons from the Bible. The goal is to ignite a passion for their faith in a fun and engaging way!
We’ve rounded up more information about the various camps in the western suburbs that will help you in your search for the best “VBS near me.”
Is your church hosting a VBS in 2025? If you don’t see it below, click here to submit your Vacation Bible School information.
This guide is brought to you by New City Church in Naperville.
New City Church’s CAMP ROCK
New City Church
171 E Chicago Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 246-4695
$65/child ($5 off per additional child), 4 years old – 5th grade
June 24-27, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Join us for a summer of fun and discovery at New City Church’s CAMP ROCK – Back to the Beginning!
At Camp Rock, your child will explore how God’s truths shine through every part of His creation. Each day is designed to fuel curiosity—moving little hearts from wonder to gratitude for God’s amazing works!
What to Expect:
- Creative Crafts: Hands-on projects that spark imaginations and bring Bible lessons to life
- Exciting Games: High-energy activities promoting teamwork and friendship
- Engaging Skits: Interactive storytelling to help kids apply faith in everyday life
- Devoted Small Groups: Each child is paired with friends their age and guided by a caring Leader for the week
We can’t wait to welcome your family to Camp Rock for an unforgettable adventure in faith, fun, and friendship at New City Church in Downtown Naperville!
Addison VBS
Messiah Baptist Church
July 14-18, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
600 S. Villa Avenue, Addison IL 60101
(630) 832-3328
Free; grades K – 8th.
Arlington Heights VBS
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
July 7-11, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
302 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 255-5900
Preschoolers through incoming 4th graders.
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights
July 14-17, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:45pm
1903 East Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
(847) 255-5112
Free; ages 3 – 4th grade. Sign-ups begin in late April.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
July 14-18, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:30pm
1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 255-8700
Saint James Parish
June 16-19, 2025| 9:00am – 12:00pm
Family Picnic June 20 5:30 – 7:30pm
820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(224) 345-7200
Aurora VBS
Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church
Dates have yet to be determined for 2025.
2200 Ridge Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 851-8010
Sign-up for their newsletter for updates.
Chapelstreet Church
June 9-13, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
307 Banbury Road, North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 232-7068
Grades 1st – 5th. Registration opens May 1, 2025.
Christ Community Church – Aurora Campus
July 14-18, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:30pm
40W098 Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 450-8000
$20 per child; registration will begin in April.
Village Baptist Church
515 S. Frontenac Street, Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 851-4120
Program held annually in the last week of June; open registration begins the week prior.
Barrington VBS
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
June 2-5, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
337 Ridge Rd, Barrington Hills IL, 60010
(847) 381-9172
$150 per child, ages 2-6 years old.
Batavia VBS
Ascension Lutheran Church
Dates are likely to be in late July, but are still being finalized; check their website for updates.
0S850 Wenmoth Road, Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-9455
Free, ages 3 – 8th grade.
Bethany Lutheran Church
July 7-11, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:15pm
8 S. Lincoln Street, Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-3444
$60 per child or $120 per family; ages 4 – 12.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
June 16-20, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:30am
950 Hart Road, Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-7163
Donations welcome; ages 3 – 4th grade.
Bolingbrook VBS
New Life Lutheran Church
Dates are being finalized for 2025; check the website for updates
249 N. Bolingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-7636
Free, ages 3 – 5th grade.
Carol Stream VBS
Gospelife Church
Information not updated for 2025 yet
1N100 Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 668-5900
Gospelife Church
Information not updated for 2025 yet
600 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 668-5900
Our Savior Lutheran Church
July 21-24, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
1244 Army Trail Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 830-4833
Ages 4 – 12.
Clarendon Hills VBS
Avenue Christian Church
Information not updated for 2025 yet
5750 Holmes Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-3456
Chicago VBS
St. Paul’s Bible Church
July 21-25, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
1960 W 94th Street, Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-4368
Free; ages 4-12. Registration begins in May.
Darien VBS
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Information not updated for 2025 yet
8404 S. Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-3303
Downers Grove VBS
Faith United Methodist Church
June 16-20, 2025 | 9:00am – TBD
432 59th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 968-0442
Ages 4 – 5th grade.
First Baptist Church of Downers Grove
Week of June 9, 2025
929 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0800
PreK – 5th grade; check website for updated details.
First Congregational Church – United Church of Christ
Dates have yet to be determined for 2025
1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0358
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
July 14-18, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
4501 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6231
$35 per child, $60 maximum per family; ages 3 – 6th grade.
The Grove Church
July 14-18, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30pm
6600 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Preschool – incoming 5th grade.
Elmhurst VBS
Bethel Assembly
June 16-20, 2025 | 10:00am – 2:30pm
503 W. North Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
(630) 834-9027
Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
Dates have yet to be determined for 2025
367 Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-7750
Epiphany Lutheran Church
July 21-24, 2025 | 5:30 – 8:00pm
314 W. Vallette Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8457
$30 per child (max $60 per family); incoming K – 5th.
Faith Christian Reformed Church
June 23-27, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:30am
1070 S Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 279-1776
Free; ages 3 – 5th grade.
Grace Bible Church
June 9-12, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
398 W. Eggleston Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8416
$30 per child; incoming grades K – 5th. Scholarships available.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
June 23-27, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:45am
142 E. 3rd Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-1649
$25 per child, ages 4 – current 4th grade.
Mary Queen of Heaven
June 9-13, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:30am
442 N. West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 279-5700
$60+ per child
West Suburban Community Church
July 14-18, 2025 |Evening Times
825 Van Auken Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-5018
Free; grades K – 8th.
Geneva
Chapelstreet Church
June 16-19 or June 23-26, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-7068
Registration opens May 1, 2025.
Glen Ellyn VBS
First Congregational Church
June 23-27 2025 | 8:30am – 12:00pm
535 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-3096
$25 suggested donation for first child; $15 for additional children.
First Presbyterian Church
June 16-20 and 22, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:30am
550 N Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-2007
Ages 4 – 5th grade.
Hinsdale VBS
Grace Episcopal Church
No VBS, but 2025 summer camps run through Grace Academy.
120 E 1st Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-4900
Redeemer Lutheran Church
June 9-13, 2025 | Times TBD
139 E 1st Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-5530
Free; ages 4 – 8th grade.
Hinsdale United Methodist Church will not be offering VBS in 2025.
La Grange VBS
First United Methodist Church
July 7-11, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
100 W Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-1250
$75 per child; ages 4 – 5th grade.
Grace Lutheran Church
June 23-26, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
200 N Catherine Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-0730
Registration opens March 9, 2025. Ages 4 – 6th grade.
St. John’s Lutheran
July 21-25, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:30am
505 S Park Road, La Grange, IL 60525
(630) 772-1688
Ages 4 – 6th grade. Check the website for updated information.
St. Cletus Parish
July 28 – August 1, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:30am
600 W. 55th Street, La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-6209
Fee details being finalized; grades K – 6th.
Lemont VBS
Christ Community Church
June 9-13, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
13400 Bell Road, Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-7770
$50/child; ages 4 – 5th grade.
Lombard VBS
Christ Church (Butterfield Campus)
June 23-27, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
2S361 Glen Park Road, Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 654-1884
$50 per child; ages 4 (must be potty trained) – 5th grade. As of 2/24/25, this session is full.
Lombard Gospel Chapel
June 16-20, 2025 | Times TBD
369 N Stewart Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 534-9819
Free; grades K – 8th. Registration opens in April.
Peace Church
June 16-20, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:30am
21W500 Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-1101
$25 per child; ages 3 – 5th grade. Registration begins May 1, 2025.
Medinah VBS
Jubilee Bible Church
June 23-27, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:30pm
900 Foster Avenue, Medinah, IL 60157
(630) 980-9421
$40/child (family discounts and scholarships available). Age 3 (and potty trained) – 5th grade.
Naperville VBS
New City Church’s CAMP ROCK
New City Church
171 E Chicago Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 246-4695
$65/child ($5 off per additional child), 4 years old – 5th grade
June 24-27, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Join us for a summer of fun and discovery at New City Church’s CAMP ROCK – Back to the Beginning!
At Camp Rock, your child will explore how God’s truths shine through every part of His creation. Each day is designed to fuel curiosity—moving little hearts from wonder to gratitude for God’s amazing works!
What to Expect:
- Creative Crafts: Hands-on projects that spark imaginations and bring Bible lessons to life
- Exciting Games: High-energy activities promoting teamwork and friendship
- Engaging Skits: Interactive storytelling to help kids apply faith in everyday life
- Devoted Small Groups: Each child is paired with friends their age and guided by a caring Leader for the week
We can’t wait to welcome your family to Camp Rock for an unforgettable adventure in faith, fun, and friendship at New City Church in Downtown Naperville!
Alleluia Lutheran Church
June 9-13, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm
4055 Book Road, Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 904-3311
Good Shepherd Church
July 14-18, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm or 1:30 – 4:30pm
1310 Shepherd Drive, Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 961-9220
$55 per child (scholarships available), ages 4 – 5th grade.
Grace Pointe Church
July 14-18, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
1320 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-4126
$35 per child (scholarships available); ages 4 – 5th grade.
Knox Presbyterian Church
June 16-20, 2025 | 8:45am – 11:30am
1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-8181
$35 per child by June 2 (raises to $50 after that); ages 3 (potty-trained) – 5th grade.
Living Water Evangelical Church
June 16-20, 2025
1256 Wehrli Road, Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 983-5677
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
July 15-18, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
815 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-2522
$50 per child, ages 4 – 5th grade.
St. Thomas the Apostle
June 23-27, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:15pm
1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 355-8980
$40 per child (discounts available); PreK – 4th grade.
Grace UMC
July 14-18, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:30 am
300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-1748
$50 per child, 3 yr old (potty trained) – 5th grade, 6th-12th graders as helpers
Oak Brook VBS
Christ Church (Oak Brook Campus)
June 16-20, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 645-1882
$50 per chid; Pre-K and K.
Oak Park VBS
Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church
June 9-13, 2025 | 8:00am – 5:00pm
744 Fair Oaks Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-4920
$100-300 per child, incoming K – 5th grade.
Village Church of Oak Park
August 11-13, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
911 S. Taylor Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 665-3986
Free; ages 4 – 5th grade.
Palatine VBS
First United Methodist Church of Palatine
Dates have yet to be determined for 2025
123 N Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1345
Information will be posted on their Facebook page.
Park Ridge VBS
St. Paul of the Cross
VBS is offered for one week each June
320 South Washington Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7605
Ages 4 – 5th grade.
River Forest VBS
First Presbyterian Church of River Forest
July 14-18, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:15pm
7551 Quick Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-5822
$125 per child; grades K – 5th.
Schaumburg VBS
St. Gregory of Nyssa Parish
July 21-25, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
822 Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 882-7580
$50 per child; preschool – 5th grade.
St. Charles VBS
Hosanna! Lutheran Church
July 14-18, 2025
36W925 Red Gate Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-6434
Free; grades Pre-K – 5th. Registration opens April 1.
Sugar Grove VBS
Village Bible Church
June 16-20, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
847 North State Route 47, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-7198
3 years old (potty trained) – incoming 6th grade.
Warrenville VBS
Grace Church of DuPage
June 16-20, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
27W344 Galusha Ave, Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-7344
Free; incoming K – 5th grade. Registration opens mid-March.
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
July 7-11, 2025
29W260 Batavia Road, Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-4400
Incoming 1st – 6th grades. Registration opens in May 2025.
Westchester VBS
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church
June 9-13, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
2501 S. Wolf Road, Westchester, IL 60154
$50 per child; ages 3 and up.
Western Springs VBS
Presbyterian Church of Western Springs
Weekly between June 16 – August 1, 2025
5250 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-5220
They’ve partnered with Summer City Adventures for week-long programs for ages 5 – 12.
Western Springs Baptist Church
June 9-13, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
4475 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-1530
$50 per child, grades K – 5th.
Westmont VBS
Bethel Lutheran Church
June 9-13, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
36 N. Grant Street, Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 968-3232
Registration opens April 1.
Wheaton VBS
Gary United Methodist Church
June 16-19, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
224 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-3100
Age 4 – 4th grade. Registration opens April 1, 2025.
St. Matthew United Church of Christ
June 23-27, 2025
1420 S. Gables Boulevard, Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 665-1236
They are partnering for a joint VBS at First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn (see above)
St. Michael Catholic Church
June 9-13, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:30pm
310 S Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2250
$40 per child; grades K – 5th. Registration opens March 5.
Vacation Bible School in Chicago
Fourth Presbyterian Church
June 16, 17-20, 2025 | 9:00am – 3:30pm
126 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 573-3362
$100 per child (includes lunch), incoming K – 5th grade.
North Park Covenant Church
June 16-20, 2025
5250 N Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Preschool – 5th grade. Website will be updated with registration information.
St. Benedict Parish
July 21-25, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:30pm
2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-6484
Incoming K – 4th grade.
St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church
Dates have yet to be determined for 2025. Check the website for updates.
8033 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634
773-625-1118
St. Josaphat School
June 9-13, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:30am
2311 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-8955
$200 per child (increases to $250 on May 20); VBS Elementary for Pre-K4 – 4th grade, and VBS Preschool for Pre-K3.
St. Paul’s Bible Church
Information not updated for 2025 yet
1960 W 94th Street, Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-4368
Uptown Baptist Church
July 14-18, 2025 | 5:30 – 8:00pm
1011 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-2922
Free; preschool – 6th Grade.
Victory In Christ Kingdom Church
Information has not been updated for 2025 yet
2735 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-8850
Windy City Church
July 27 – 31, 2025 | Evening hours
6131 N. Newark, Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 631-9222
Free; website will be updated with additional details.
If your church’s Vacation Bible School is not on this list, please email the information to annie@mykidlist.com and we will include it.
Are you looking for more ideas of amazing summer camps for your kids? Check out our 2025 Summer Camp Guide for inspiration!
