Vacation Bible Schools

Children

Youngsters will become anchored in the knowledge that Christ guides them through life’s storms, discover why we need to care for our common home, take a Bible blast to the past, and go on other adventures during Vacation Bible Schools offered at parishes around the Diocese of Portland this summer. They are a way for youngsters to learn about their faith, while having fun and making new friends.

Below you will find a list of some of the Vacation Bible Schools offered in summer 2025. Please contact the parish for more information and keep in mind that registration deadlines are often a couple weeks ahead of time so supplies can be ordered. 

June 2026

Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou

The Parish of the Precious Blood will host a Vacation Bible School, "Jesus is My Superhero" from June 22-26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Holy Rosary Parish Center in Caribou. The VBS will include Mass, music and games, snacks, and more. There is no cost to attend.  Register here.

Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston

Prince of Peace Parish will pilot a new Vacation Bible School based on the popular series the 7 Deady Dragons. Each day, children will learn to face, fight and defeat the 7 deadly dragons (sins) with weapons of virtue, through interactive storytelling, saint role models, crafts, games, and Bible-based lessons. The VBS will be held June 22-26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue in Lisbon Falls. The cost is $35 per child with a maximum of $100 per family. Children in grades K-6 are invited to participate. Register here or email [email protected].

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Westbrook

St. Anthony of Padua Parish will present a Vacation Bible Camp on Our Catholic Ancestors, during which children will discover stories from our Maine & Canadian ancestors, including Brother Andre, Bishop Cheverus, Father Sebastian Rasle, and many more. The program, organized by Sister Jackie Moreau, RSM, will feature crafts, games, drama, snacks, and music. It will be held June 22-June 26, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

FMI: [email protected] or 207-899-5427.  To register, visit https://stanthonysparish.org/vacation-bible-camp-2026.

St. John Paul II Parish, Scarborough

St. John Paul II Parish will present a Vacation Bible School, "Rainforest Falls," exploring the nature of God, from June 22-26, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough. The VBS is open to children in grades K-5. The cost is $50 per child. Junior counselors, age 6-8, are also welcome. The cost per junior counselor is $35 with a maximum of $150 per family.  To register, visit https://jp2me.org/summerprograms.

St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor

Cool Kingdom Party, a Vacation Bible School, will be held June 22-26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, 531 North Main Street in Brewer. The cost is $25 per child which includes a T-shirt and lunch.

Please register by June 1 at stpaulbangor.me/vbs. FMI: Julie Sanclemente & Dawn MacKay, faith formation coordinators, at 217-6740 x1300.

July 2026

Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth

Kingdom Party, Mary Leads me closer to Jesus, will the theme of a Vacation Bible Camp that will be held at Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road in Falmouth, from July 20-24, 9 a.m. to noon. Children in grades K-5 are invited to attend, along with adult/teen volunteers. The cost is $35 per camper.

Register at https://pothe.org/vacation-bible-camp.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Calais

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish will present "The Great Treasure Hunt," which will be held July 13-16, 9 a.m. to noon, at Immaculate Conception Church, 31 Calais Avenue in Calais.

FMI: Arianna at [email protected].

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Sanford

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Sanford will present Rainforest Falls, Exploring the Nature of God, from July 14-16, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,  at St. Thomas School, 69 North Avenue in Sanford. The cost is $25 per child, which includes a T-Shirt, crafts, a snack or light meal, and Bible memory buddy cards. 

FMI or to register: https://www.stthereseparishmaine.org/vbs.