Vacation Bible School Resources
Make your Vacation Bible School a blast! Below are online resources for games, curriculum, crafts, and more! Also be sure to check out our Online Resource Library for resources you can borrow and use to make this summer's VBS one to remember!
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Online VBS Resources
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Curriculum
BigHeart Farms: Where God's Fruit Grows
Author: Tara Tegard at Ministry to Children
A -free- Vacation Bible School Curriculum based on Galatians 5:16-26. It is available to download as a PDF and docx through the link above. *
Bible Boot Camp: The Armor of God
Author: Tara Tegard at Ministry to Children
A -free- Vacation Bible School Curriculum based on Ephesians 6:11-18. It is available to download as a PDF through the link above.*
Coksbury VBS Curriculum
Browse the latest Vacation Bible School kits and curriculum on the Cokesbury website. With weekend, night time, and flexible day options, you are sure to find something to fit your church's needs. $
F.R.O.G. - Fully Rely On God
Author: DLTK
A -free- Vacation Bible School plan that teaches children about relying on God during scary or difficult situations. It uses many popular stories from the Bible. It is not denomination specific.*
Fruit of the Spirit
Author: DLTK
A -free- Vacation Bible School plan based loosely on Galatians 5:16-26. It is not denomination specific.*
Parables of Jesus
Author: DLTK
A -free- Vacation Bible School plan based on popular parables from the Bible. It is not denomination specific.*
Treasure God's Love
Author: DLTK
A -free- Vacation Bible School plan based on various stories of the Bible that demonstrate God's love. It is not denomination specific.*
Author: Tara Tegard at Ministry to Children
A -free- Vacation Bible School Curriculum based on Galatians 5:16-26. It is available to download as a PDF and docx through the link above. *
Bible Boot Camp: The Armor of God
Author: Tara Tegard at Ministry to Children
A -free- Vacation Bible School Curriculum based on Ephesians 6:11-18. It is available to download as a PDF through the link above.*
Coksbury VBS Curriculum
Browse the latest Vacation Bible School kits and curriculum on the Cokesbury website. With weekend, night time, and flexible day options, you are sure to find something to fit your church's needs. $
F.R.O.G. - Fully Rely On God
Author: DLTK
A -free- Vacation Bible School plan that teaches children about relying on God during scary or difficult situations. It uses many popular stories from the Bible. It is not denomination specific.*
Fruit of the Spirit
Author: DLTK
A -free- Vacation Bible School plan based loosely on Galatians 5:16-26. It is not denomination specific.*
Parables of Jesus
Author: DLTK
A -free- Vacation Bible School plan based on popular parables from the Bible. It is not denomination specific.*
Treasure God's Love
Author: DLTK
A -free- Vacation Bible School plan based on various stories of the Bible that demonstrate God's love. It is not denomination specific.*
Leadership
How to Plan a VBS Program
A comprehensive planning article from Kids Sunday School Place. Includes ideas and help with setting a schedule, picking a theme, getting help and assigning tasks, and more.*
How to Promote Your VBS
50 great ways to promote your Vacation Bible School.*
Ministry to Children - Choosing a VBS Curriculum
A helpful article from Ministry-to-Children that outlines important questions and steps to take before purchasing or deciding on a VBS curriculum.*
Ministry to Children - Planning a Vacation Bible School
A 9 step how-to on planning a Vacation Bible School. Also helpful is their 10 Tips for VBS Directors list.*
Ministry to Children - Teen VBS Helpers
A very informative article about the pros and cons of teenage helpers, as well as training suggestions.*
A comprehensive planning article from Kids Sunday School Place. Includes ideas and help with setting a schedule, picking a theme, getting help and assigning tasks, and more.*
How to Promote Your VBS
50 great ways to promote your Vacation Bible School.*
Ministry to Children - Choosing a VBS Curriculum
A helpful article from Ministry-to-Children that outlines important questions and steps to take before purchasing or deciding on a VBS curriculum.*
Ministry to Children - Planning a Vacation Bible School
A 9 step how-to on planning a Vacation Bible School. Also helpful is their 10 Tips for VBS Directors list.*
Ministry to Children - Teen VBS Helpers
A very informative article about the pros and cons of teenage helpers, as well as training suggestions.*
Crafts
Danielle's Place: VBS Crafts
This website has a section for Vacation Bible School crafts (scroll down the page halfway past the ads). In addition, the entire website has a lot of great craft ideas for all year around.*
Ministry to Children: VBS Crafts
The popular website Ministry-to-Children has instructions for thematic and general craft ideas for Vacation Bible School.*
Oriental Trading Crafts & Activities
A low-cost, buy-in-bulk company that offers craft supplies and activities for various Bible themes as well as VBS promotional materials. $-$.$
This website has a section for Vacation Bible School crafts (scroll down the page halfway past the ads). In addition, the entire website has a lot of great craft ideas for all year around.*
Ministry to Children: VBS Crafts
The popular website Ministry-to-Children has instructions for thematic and general craft ideas for Vacation Bible School.*
Oriental Trading Crafts & Activities
A low-cost, buy-in-bulk company that offers craft supplies and activities for various Bible themes as well as VBS promotional materials. $-$.$
Games
10 Active Indoor Games
Great games for those rainy days when the kids are stuck inside.*
10 Best VBS Games
From the site, Faith & Entertainment, these ten games are easy to set up and a lot of fun.*
Ideas Unlimited - VBS Games
A variety of games for children and youth for Vacation Bible School.*
Ministry to Children - Budget Games
A great resources of low or no cost games for Vacation Bible School.*
Great games for those rainy days when the kids are stuck inside.*
10 Best VBS Games
From the site, Faith & Entertainment, these ten games are easy to set up and a lot of fun.*
Ideas Unlimited - VBS Games
A variety of games for children and youth for Vacation Bible School.*
Ministry to Children - Budget Games
A great resources of low or no cost games for Vacation Bible School.*
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