Vacation Bible Schools

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 2026. 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.

Portland Peninsula & Islands, Portland

The Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes is offering a Summer Immersion program from June 22-26. This weeklong program invites Kindergarten through 5th grade students to build lasting friendships, encounter the sacred, and grow closer to Jesus in a fun, faith-filled environment. Most of the adventure takes place at the beautiful Cathedral campus—a sacred space brimming with wonder—and St. Peter's Church. To learn more, visit https://portlandcatholic.org/summer

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. at St. Anne Church, 299 Main Street in Gorham.

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

St. Benedict Parish, Benedicta

St. Benedict Parish will present a Vacation Bible School, Rainforest Falls, Exploring the Nature of God, June 22-26, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Campers from pre-K to Grade 5 are invited to attend. For more information or to register, contact Anna Robinson at 207-267-0586 or click here.

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. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent

St. John Vianney Parish will offer a Vacation Bible School for pre-K and kindergarten children, June 29 to July 2, in the parish faith formation building, 102 Pleasant Street in Fort Kent. For more information, call 207-834-5656 and ask for Barb.

St. Joseph Parish, Bridgton

Cluster 30 will present a Vacation Bible School, Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God, from June 22 to June 26, 9 a.m. to noon, at both St. Joseph Church, 225 South High Street in Bridgton, and Our Lady of Ransom Church, 117 Elm Street in Mechanic Falls. Register here for the St. Joseph VBS and here for the one at Our Lady of Ransom Church.

St. Joseph Parish, Farmington & St. Rose of Lima Parish, Jay

A Vacation Bible School, "Rainforest Falls," exploring the nature of God, will be held June 22-June 26 at the parish camp, located on Boy Scout Road in Livermore. The camp, open to grades K-8, will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The cost is $75 per child with a maximum of $150 per family. FMI: [email protected].

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.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Norway

Cluster 30 will present a Vacation Bible School, Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God, from June 22 to June 26, 9 a.m. to noon, at both Our Lady of Ransom Church, 117 Elm Street in Mechanic Falls, and at St. Joseph Church, 225 South High Street in Bridgton. Register here for the one at Our Lady of Ransom Church and register here for the St. Joseph VBS.

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 "Living Water Week," a four-day Vacation Bible School which will be held July 13-16, 9 a.m. to noon, at Immaculate Conception Church, 31 Calais Avenue in Calais. Ages 5-12 are welcome to register. Those age 12 and up, are invited to sign up as volunteers.

FMI: Arianna at [email protected] or visit https://sktparish.org/events/skt-vacation-bible-school.

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.

August 2026

All Saints Parish, Brunswick

All Saints Parish will host camp from August 3-7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street in Brunswick. Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a life-long adventure, discovering the nature of God, and exploring what it means to be rooted in relationship with their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

To learn more and to register, visit https://vbspro.events/p/allsaintsmaine