Vacation Bible School (VBS) Ministry Resources

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Administrative Helps

Craft Ideas

Curriculum & Theme Supplies Resources

Follow-Up Ideas

Games / Recreation Ideas

General Helps

Music

Prizes, Awards, Novelty Items

Skits / Drama Scripts

Forums, Bulletin Boards, Message Boards

Administrative Helps:

Book: VBS Smart Pages - how-to book provides everything you need to plan, promote and present a successful Vacation Bible School (out of print; may be able to order used from Amazon.com)
Book: 155 Awesome Ideas to Energize Any VBS - how-to book from where to do effective advertising to how to get follow-up results (out of print, may be able to order used from Amazon.com)
Book: But I Don't Know How to Start a VBS Program (out of print, may be able to order used from Amazon.com)
Budget Article: How To Do Vacation Bible School On A Tiny Budget
Curriculum Article: Choosing Curriculum for Vacation Bible School
Evaluation Article: Printable VBS Evaluation Forms
Ideas Article: Vacation Bible School Success Tips
Kick Off Article: Kick Off Your VBS In a Big Way
Organizing Article: Easy Does It ... a few ways to make this year's VBS go easily and smoothly
Planning & Preparations Article: 4 Critical Steps to Effectively Prepare for Vacation Bible School
Planning Article: VBS Planning Timeline
Promotion Article: VBS - How to Increase Enrollment
Recruitment Article: If Everybody Did Their Part ... VBS Would Be More Effective - A Place for Near All Spiritual Gifts in VBS
Recruitment Article: 6 Practical Ways To Find Workers For Vacation Bible School
Resource: Name Badge Holders, Lanyards & More
Resource: VBS Record Books

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Craft Ideas:

Craft Kits: For quantity of items at a reasonable cost
Craft Kits & Supplies: Christian Craft Kits & Supplies from Discount School Supply
Craft Resources: Creative Craft Projects at Memory Cross

This site gives you a few supplemental crafts that can go with your specific
VBS curriculum.
Craft Supplies:
Article: Are Crafts More Than Time Fillers?
Article: Some Tips for Bible School Crafts
Book: The Big Book of Bible Crafts
Book: Crafts for Kids #1: Bible Times
Book: Crafts for Kids #2: Bible Times
Book: Creative Bible Crafts Ages 2 & 3
Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Ages 4-5
Book: Bible Crafts & More for Ages 6-8
Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Grades 1-2
Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Grades 3-4
Book: Creative Bible Crafts Grades 3 & 4
Book: Collect-N-Make Crafts for Kids
Book: I Can Make It Myself: Bible Story Crafts for Preschoolers
Book: Create & Take Bible Crafts: Parables and Miracles
Book: Create & Take Bible Crafts: Old Testament Heroes
Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Chenille Wire & Straws
Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Craft Foam & Felt
Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Craft Sticks & Clothespins
Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Paper Sacks & Cardboard Tubes,
Ages 5-10
Book: Big Book of Bible Story Art Activities (ages 3-6) by Gospel Light
Book: Really Big Book of Cool Crafts for Kids: Over 200 Craft Projects for Ages 4 to 12 by Gospel Light
Book: Funtastic Kid Crafts
Book: The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Children
Ideas: Bible Crafts for Kids
Ideas: Christian Crafts Showcase
Ideas: ChristianGamesandCrafts.com
Ideas: Danielle's Place Craft Index
Ideas: Summer Arts and Crafts
Resource: Christian Stickers

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VBS Curriculum Materials & Theme Supplies:

Follow-Up Ideas:

Article: Grow Your Sunday School by Following Up Vacation Bible School
Article: No-Fail Follow-Up Ideas
Article: When VBS is Over, Then What?
Idea: Nursing Home VBS

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Games / Recreation Ideas:

Article: Fun & Games and Bible Learning?
Book: Best-Ever Games for Youth Ministry by Les Christie
Book: Let's Play!: Group Games for Preschoolers
Book: Play It! - eBook
Book: Preschool Bible Games that Teach
Book: Really Big Book of Bible Games with CD-ROM by Gospel Light
Book: Spur of the Moment Games
Book: The Big Book of Bible Games
Book: The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
Book: The Humongous Book of Games for Children's Ministry
Site: Fun Attic Game & Activity Guide
Site: Group's Children's Ministry Games
Site: Game Ideas at YouthPastor.com
Site: Youth Ministry Game Index
Site: Game Ideas at Creative Youth Ideas
Site: Games and Icebreakers
Site: Youth Group Games

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General Helps:

Banner: VBS Banners
Book: Big Book of Theme Parties - develop your own VBS program using these themes; includes decorating ideas, clip art, fun snack recipes, activities, games (out of print; may be able to order used from Amazon.com)
Color-on Transfer: I Love VBS, Color-On Transfer
Resource: Wristbands (pack of 100)
Resource: Name Badge Holders, Lanyards & More
Resource: Christian Stickers

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Music Ideas:

Variety: CD's and Songbook Selections for Children
Site: Songs to Use in VBS

Prizes, Awards, Novelty Items:

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Skits / Drama Scripts:

Forums, Bulletin Boards, Message Boards for Ideas from Others on VBS:

(Note: Even if you are not using the curriculum put out by some of the following, you may find helpful ideas in the postings.)

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