⭐ 1990s‑Style VBS Plan
Theme: “Walking with Jesus” — simple, timeless, no licensed characters, no giant sets.
Core values:
- Hands-on
- Outdoors when possible
- Scripture-centered
- Relational
- Low-cost
- High‑joy
🌿 Daily Structure (Simple & Repeatable)
- Opening songs (classic hand‑motion songs)
- Bible story time
- Craft
- Snack
- Game/outdoor activity
- Closing prayer & memory verse
🌞 Day 1 — Jesus Calls the Disciples
Scripture: Matthew 4:18–22
Craft: “Follow Me” footprint path — kids trace and cut out their feet, decorate, and tape them in a path.
Game: Follow-the-leader obstacle course
Snack: Goldfish crackers + lemonade
Memory Verse: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
🌿 Day 2 — Jesus Feeds the 5,000
Scripture: John 6:1–14
Craft: Paper-basket loaves & fish
Game: Loaves & Fishes relay race
Snack: Bread rolls + grapes
Memory Verse: “Jesus said, I am the bread of life.”
🌊 Day 3 — Jesus Calms the Storm
Scripture: Mark 4:35–41
Craft: Storm-in-a-bottle (water + oil + glitter)
Game: Parachute “storm” game
Snack: Blue Jell‑O cups with whipped “waves”
Memory Verse: “Peace, be still.”
❤️ Day 4 — The Good Samaritan
Scripture: Luke 10:25–37
Craft: Bandage‑wrapped heart craft
Game: “Help your neighbor” relay
Snack: Apple slices + peanut butter
Memory Verse: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
🎉 Day 5 — Celebration Day (Your Sprinkler Memory!)
Scripture: Psalm 118:24
Craft: None — it’s celebration day
Games/Activities:
- Kiddie pools
- Sprinklers
- Water balloons
- Slip‑n‑slide
- Popsicles
Snack: Watermelon slices
Memory Verse: “This is the day the Lord has made.”
This is the day kids remember forever.
🌿 Optional Add‑Ons
- Homemade name tags with yarn
- Simple skits performed by volunteers
- Prayer journals made from folded printer paper
- Bible bucks store with tiny prizes (erasers, stickers, bookmarks).
Other Useful Resources
- “Walking With Jesus” VBS Supply List
