Day 1:
Arrival:
Since this is the first day name tags is a good idea so the leaders remember
names. The first day can be a bit overwhelming for kids, have the
kids split into small groups (4-6 kids) right away.
In the schedule provided I suggested Newspaper
Sailor hats for this morning to make with the kids as they're arriving
(put the children's names on the hats and use them as 'name tags'
throughout the week.
Singing and Story Time:
This is a nice time to put the kids in one big group. They'll probably
sing louder with a larger group than with a smaller one. The story might
be a bit tricky with a large group but it's not too long and if you let them
know beforehand that there will be some questions after they might listen
better.
Circle Time
This is a time for small groups. A small group is ideal between 4-6
kids. It you're having VBS in a large area like a gym just split the
groups off all over the gym on blankets (keep the small groups the same
throughout the day and week).
During this time have someone set up the craft at the tables you used for
coloring at the beginning.
Craft Time
Snack Time
Themed snacks can be fun but aren't necessary, kids don't really care they
just want a snack. Half a cup of juice usually does the trick and finger
food snacks are ideal. If you can get volunteers from church to sign up
and bring snacks for each day make sure that you tell them how much to make and
if there are any allergies (peanut, etc.) Give suggestions of snacks to
have (cookies, cupcakes, crackers and cheese, etc.) and don't forget to thank
them!
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
Form your small groups to each activity or split the group in half and go in
two groups, whatever you find easiest with the number of children you have.
Pick up Time (for half day VBS)
You can have the kids take home their craft or keep them till the end of the
week (to allow for drying time, etc.) You could buy each child a large
brown paper bag (the kind with handles on it) and then paste a colored coloring
page the kids completed and put their name on it to take home at the end of the
week.
Singing and Circle Games
Craft Time 2
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
 | Meet with your group and review what you learned today.
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Day 2:
Arrival:
Provide some Love
coloring pages until all the kids arrive.
Singing and Story Time:
Circle Time
Craft Time
Snack Time
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
(continue for full day) - lunch
Singing and Circle Games
Craft Time 2
| Make the Heart
cup craft - to make the craft more difficult plant a real flower
in some dirt in the decorated cup and make a small paper heart flower
to go in it as well. |
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
Day 3:
Arrival:
Provide some Daniel coloring pages
until all the kids arrive.
Singing and Story Time:
Circle Time
Craft Time
Snack Time
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
(continue for full day)- lunch
Singing and Group time
Craft Time 2
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
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Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
Day 4:
Arrival:
Provide some David and Goliath
coloring pages
until all the kids arrive.
Singing and Story Time:
Circle Time
Craft Time
Snack Time
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
(continue for full day)- lunch
Singing and Group time
Craft Time 2
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
Day 5:
Arrival:
Provide some Jesus or love
coloring pages
until all the kids arrive.
Singing and Story Time:
Circle Time
Go through the questions
and the Bible verse for the story
and answer any questions they might have.
Craft Time
Snack Time
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
(continue for full day)- lunch
Circle time
| Review the week with the children and ask
what they enjoyed most and learned from the week. |
| Give each child a certificate
of their completion of VBS and Treasure God's love.
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Craft Time 2
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
It might be nice to have the parents come a few minutes early and hear some
of the songs the children learned through the week.
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