When children hear the word Vacation Bible School, they often dread the educational aspect of things. After all, what child wants to enter summer leaving one school for another? But what most children aren't aware of are the number of entertaining games and activities offered through VBS programs.
Vacation Bible School programs create a structured learning environment in which young minds can learn about the Bible all while having fun. Listed below are some of the most creative games and craft ideas for children to take part in at Vacation Bible School.
Bible Jeopardy
Based off of the well-known Jeopardy Game Show on television, Bible Jeopardy allows children ages 7 to 11 to take part in a competitive trivia game. Participants will be separated into groups of three or four, with players from each team taking turns to answer questions worth 100 to 300 points. Each team will be equipped with a buzzer, which can be made in the form of a simple soda can filled with pebbles, nails, pennies or marbles. Each team's buzzer should be equipped with something different in order to identify them separately. When a question is presented, the first team to buzz in and answer the question correctly will receive the designated amount of points. The team with the highest amount of points at the end of the game will win a prize.
Not only will Bible Jeopardy teach excited children the importance of teamwork, but it will enable them to stretch their minds and think critically about Bible-related trivia.
Memory Challenge
This memory challenge game tests participants' retention of Bible verses. The object of the game is simple: Using a chalkboard, whiteboard or poster board, write the Bible verse with a few select words purposely missing. On another board, list the missing words, along with a few similar words to throw the participants off. The game can be played one-on-one, so that the first player to correctly fill in the missing words wins.
Children of all ages can join the fun of learning new verses and testing their memorization skills.
Pin the Rock on the Goliath
This game takes the classic "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" concept and applies it to a well-known biblical tale. The object of the game is to get players to take a small ball of sticky tape and attempt to get it on Goliath's forehead. Much like the donkey in the original game, Goliath will be a large, drawn figure mounted on a wall. Blindfolded and spun in circles, children will have a blast trying to find Goliath's forehead. It is important to note that throwing should not be permitted in this game, but the real fun comes in the often-hilarious results.
This game is simple, quick and fun, and each child has a moment to shine and step in David's courageous shoes.
Easy-to-Do Crafts
Although children love to get their hands dirty with arts and crafts, the messes they leave behind are not as fun. These easy-to-do craft ideas will still allow children to jump in colorful piles of glitter and glue, but the clean-up is sure to be minimal.
*VBS Crowns: Every child loves to feel like a prince or princess, a king or queen. Made easily with bulletin board borders and a handful of stick-on jewels, these crowns will be sure to make any child feel special. As an added learning tool, they can also be used when teaching a lesson about King Solomon, Jesus, David and others.
*Praise Mobile: Handwritten messages praising God will be strung on short, wooden dowels for all to see. Using colored cardstock paper, children can create various shapes on which to write heartfelt notes to God or about God. The idea behind this craft project is that praising God is a way of being closer to Him.
Children who join Vacation Bible School expect to have a lively, entertaining summer. With these various games and craft ideas in mind, VBS-goers will not only get educated in Bible teachings, but they are sure to have a great time!
Vacation Bible School programs create a structured learning environment in which young minds can learn about the Bible all while having fun. Listed below are some of the most creative games and craft ideas for children to take part in at Vacation Bible School.
Bible Jeopardy
Based off of the well-known Jeopardy Game Show on television, Bible Jeopardy allows children ages 7 to 11 to take part in a competitive trivia game. Participants will be separated into groups of three or four, with players from each team taking turns to answer questions worth 100 to 300 points. Each team will be equipped with a buzzer, which can be made in the form of a simple soda can filled with pebbles, nails, pennies or marbles. Each team's buzzer should be equipped with something different in order to identify them separately. When a question is presented, the first team to buzz in and answer the question correctly will receive the designated amount of points. The team with the highest amount of points at the end of the game will win a prize.
Not only will Bible Jeopardy teach excited children the importance of teamwork, but it will enable them to stretch their minds and think critically about Bible-related trivia.
Memory Challenge
This memory challenge game tests participants' retention of Bible verses. The object of the game is simple: Using a chalkboard, whiteboard or poster board, write the Bible verse with a few select words purposely missing. On another board, list the missing words, along with a few similar words to throw the participants off. The game can be played one-on-one, so that the first player to correctly fill in the missing words wins.
Children of all ages can join the fun of learning new verses and testing their memorization skills.
Pin the Rock on the Goliath
This game takes the classic "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" concept and applies it to a well-known biblical tale. The object of the game is to get players to take a small ball of sticky tape and attempt to get it on Goliath's forehead. Much like the donkey in the original game, Goliath will be a large, drawn figure mounted on a wall. Blindfolded and spun in circles, children will have a blast trying to find Goliath's forehead. It is important to note that throwing should not be permitted in this game, but the real fun comes in the often-hilarious results.
This game is simple, quick and fun, and each child has a moment to shine and step in David's courageous shoes.
Easy-to-Do Crafts
Although children love to get their hands dirty with arts and crafts, the messes they leave behind are not as fun. These easy-to-do craft ideas will still allow children to jump in colorful piles of glitter and glue, but the clean-up is sure to be minimal.
*VBS Crowns: Every child loves to feel like a prince or princess, a king or queen. Made easily with bulletin board borders and a handful of stick-on jewels, these crowns will be sure to make any child feel special. As an added learning tool, they can also be used when teaching a lesson about King Solomon, Jesus, David and others.
*Praise Mobile: Handwritten messages praising God will be strung on short, wooden dowels for all to see. Using colored cardstock paper, children can create various shapes on which to write heartfelt notes to God or about God. The idea behind this craft project is that praising God is a way of being closer to Him.
Children who join Vacation Bible School expect to have a lively, entertaining summer. With these various games and craft ideas in mind, VBS-goers will not only get educated in Bible teachings, but they are sure to have a great time!
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