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COKESBURY'S ROAD TRIP VBS 2025
Road Trip VBS is based on Joshua 1:9 (CEB): “The LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” This verse reminds us that God’s presence is always near, no matter where the journey of life takes us. Road Trip invites us on an exciting journey as we discover new places, new friends, and ways that we can discover God’s goodness and presence everywhere.
Road Trip takes place out on the open road in a super large, imagination-powered vehicle, big enough to take all the kids at your VBS, called Travelers, on amazing adventures to exciting destinations. During each assembly session, Travelers will join the Navigator (Assembly Leader) and Scout, an energetic and curious dog, and learn that God is with them in whatever situation they face. Each day, Scout and the Navigator lead the Travelers through twists, turns, excitement, and anticipation as they make their way to fictitiously familiar locations, face new challenges, and encounter new people and animals as they travel. With the help of great stories from the Navigators’ Guide (the Bible), Travelers will explore timeless Bible stories that show how people from the Old and New Testaments journeyed with God through many locations and situations and found strength in God’s presence wherever they went.
Road Trip VBS is filled with fun, excitement, joy, and learning about God! The curriculum is clear, and all my leaders agreed it is easy to use. Travelers will end their time at Road Trip VBS knowing God is always with them. So buckle up for a fun ride in Road Trip VBS!
—Alayna Barton Peters, Connell Memorial United Methodist Church, Goodlettsville, TN
Ready, set, go!
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ROAD TRIP ULTIMATE STARTER KIT
Includes digital content and everything else a director needs to plan and execute a joyous Road Trip experience for the children and volunteers. The printed materials come in a box kit with a handle, making it easy to transport and store your materials.
9781791033620 Kit $249.99 A $455 VALUE (when purchased individually) Boxed Kit printed materials and digital downloads coming in early 2025.
Ultimate Starter Kit includes:
• Digital Content Download Card (see contents on facing page)*
Print version of the Director Guide and 9 Leader Guides
• Samples of Student Books (Preschool/Kindergarten, Younger Elementary and Older Elementary)
LEADER RESOURCES IN ULTIMATE STARTER KIT (PRINTED) AND DIGITAL KIT (DOWNLOADS)
Director Guide (facing page), Preschool/Kindergarten Leader, Bible Storyteller, Science Leader, Music Leader, Craft Leader, Recreation Leader, Assembly Leader, Decorating Guide, Reflection Time Leader, Snack Leader (included in downloads).
MUSIC & VIDEO IN ULTIMATE STARTER KIT
Complete Music CD, Bible Adventure Video DVD/CD-ROM, Music Video DVD.
PRINT STUDENT RESOURCES SAMPLES IN BOTH KITS
Preschool/Kindergarten Student Book, Younger Elementary Student Book (Grades 1–2), Older Elementary Student Book (Grades 3–6).
BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY STICKERS IN BOTH KITS
One sheet of stickers included in both kits.
*DIGITAL DOWNLOAD CARD INCLUDED IN BOTH KITS
ROAD TRIP VBS DIGITAL ACCESS KIT
Helps you bring Road Trip to life in your church! The printed materials come in a boxed kit. 9781791033637 Kit $199.99 A $268 VALUE! (when purchased individually)
Boxed Kit printed materials and digital downloads coming in early 2025.
Digital Access Kit includes:
• Digital Content Download Card (see contents at left)*—The Digital Download Card and printed materials come in a box kit, making it easy to transport and store your materials as you plan and implement your VBS!)
Gives you access to digital copies of the following: Director Guide and all other Leader Guides, Bible Storyteller, Complete Music CD (plus full and instrumental tracks, and PowerPoint lyrics of all 10 Road Trip songs), Bible Adventure Videos, Trivia, Music Videos, and Decorating and Publicity Materials.
• Print version of the Director Guide
• Samples of Student Books (Preschool/Kindergarten, Younger Elementary and Older Elementary)
PRINT VERSION OF DIRECTOR GUIDE IN BOTH KITS
Easy-to-use guide for walks new and veteran VBS directors through every step. Includes tools for planning, volunteer recruiting and leadership, publicity, decorating, registration, community outreach, and much more!
PROMOTIONAL
ITEMS & OTHER SAMPLES IN BOTH KITS
Craft Theme Stickers, Iron-On Transfers, Attendance Stickers, Small Promotional Poster, Logo Stickers.
I just wanted to share how much our children and leaders enjoyed Road Trip VBS! The Green Light Verse, Joshua 1:9, is such an important teaching, and having a song to help them memorize it has been fantastic. The Mile Markers were a big hit too. They beautifully reinforced that God is with us through every part of the journey. It’s such a valuable lesson for the children to learn early on. Thank you for creating such a meaningful and engaging VBS experience!
—Mimi Sanders, Tucker First United Methodist Church, Tucker, GA
SCRIPTURE TREASURES LANYARD
(PKG. OF 12)
ROAD TRIP T-SHIRTS
DRAWSTRING BACKPACK WITH LOGO
(PKG. OF 6)
The Road Trip Scripture Treasures Lanyard makes a great keepsake! Each breakaway lanyard and Scout zipper pull features the Green Light Verse and includes five theme-based, adhesive badges with each day’s Mile Marker (Key Learnings). Package includes one lanyard set for 12 individuals. 9781791034771 $27.99 There’s a pocket!
When you’re “on the go with God” you need an easy way to keep up with your stuff! Give everyone a yellow Road Trip Drawstring Backpack for carrying supplies, snacks, or personal items! Features an outer pocket. The drawstring bag is 18" x 16". Available in packs of six. 9781791034986 $19.99
Gear up for fun with our yearly favorite! The official Road Trip T-shirts will make kids and leaders smile. This Navy blue T-shirt showcases the awesome logo featuring Scout the dog on the front and the Green Light Verse on the back. With sizes ranging from extra-small to extra-large, these shirts are sold individually, so each Traveler and leader can rock their own. Child T-Shirt. Each $9.99
NAMETAG CARDS
(PKG. OF 24)
A quick and easy way for Travelers and leaders to get to know each other quickly. The colorful Nametag Cards fit perfectly in the Nametag Holders (sold separately below).
9781791034733 $6.99 Also available:
NAMETAG HOLDERS
(PKG. OF 12)
Each package includes an assortment of colors: red, blue, and yellow. Each Nametag Holder has a breakaway cord for safety.
9781426797552 $14.99
ATTENDANCE STICKERS
(PKG. OF 120)
A great way to keep track of everyone’s attendance at Road Trip VBS! Contains 24 sheets with a total of 120 stickers (enough for 24 students).
9781791034740 $5.99
LOGO STICKERS
(PKG. OF 24)
SCOUT THE DOG PUPPET
Meet Scout, the plush dog puppet of Road Trip VBS. During Assembly Time, your Travelers will laugh, learn, and have fun with Scout, while learning that God is with them no matter where the road leads. The Navigator/Assembly Leader use the Navigator’s Guide to prepare Scout and the Traveler’s for each day’s road trip. Non-returnable. 9781791034504 $42.99
Use these Road Trip logos on crafts—or just for having fun—during VBS or wherever kids want to add a little VBS flair! Six sheets with four logos per sheet; total of 24 stickers.
9781791034757 $5.99
COMPLETE DECORATING MURAL PACKAGE
Expand your stage to create the ultimate Road Trip setting! The Decorating Mural Package is quick and easy to assemble and includes three unique murals (nine panels total) that will complete any VBS stage area! The nine 72" x 36" panels tile to72" W x 324".
9781791034627 $84.99
Also available:
COMPLETE DECORATING MURALS DOWNLOAD
9781791036560 $84.99
LOGO STRING FLAGS
With these charming Road Trip logo string flags in cheerful colors of yellow, green, blue, and red, you can transform any space into a vibrant atmosphere. Flags come on a 15' string and are ready to hang!
9781791034658 $7.99
3-PANEL DECORATING MURAL
Ideal for smaller areas, the 3-panel Decorating Mural creates instant wow with three side-byside 72" x 36" panels that tile to 72" W x 108".
9781791034603 $29.99
6-PANEL DECORATING MURAL
EXTENSION
Designed to sit alongside the Decorating Mural, the Miral Extension contains a total of six 72" x 36" panels that tile to a total of 72" x 216". Quick and easy to assemble.
9781791034610 $59.99
WALL BACKGROUND
Create a thrilling atmosphere during your Road Trip VBS! Can be used with your puppet stage for Scout the dog puppet or to transform your church hallways and other spaces! With dimensions measuring 4' x 30', you have plenty of room to add your unique touch!
9781791034672 $19.99
DECORATING MOBILES (PKG. OF 6)
Help reinforce the Key Learnings or Mile Markers during your Road Trip VBS! These two-sided mobiles are round and measure approximately 12" diameter.
9781791034634 $9.99
Prices subject to change.
Car not included; see page 13 for the Decorating Pack.
Miles of smiles!
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD DECORATING PACK
Put the finishing touches on your Road Trip VBS! The pack contains large format PDF Images. With the files you can create an oversized license plate, 6' W x 4' H, for decorating your walls. Also, included are three files you can use to decorate Scout’s booth. Each panel is 4' W x 7' H and, when put together, will cover an area of 12' x 7'.
DECORATING
POSTER
PACK
(PKG. OF 12)
The Road Trip Decorating Poster Pack contains twelve posters featuring the Green Light Theme Verse, Mile Markers (Key Learnings), and much more! These posters are great for your reflection time rooms, hallways, and the Bible storytelling station. Posters measure 18" x 24".
9781791034580 $17.99
DECORATING AND PUBLICITY DOWNLOAD
A jam-packed resource that makes your Road Trip VBS decorating and publicity easy and fun! This downloadable resource includes theme art, reproducible graphics, clip art in multiple formats, themed forms, decorating transparencies, and more!
9781791035969 $24.99
DECORATING PACK (PKG. OF 6)
The Road Trip Decorating Pack contains two each of the following
colorful die-cut decorations: a car with the logo, Scout the dog, and Green Light theme verse.
9781791034665 $9.99
9781791036577 $39.99
SMALL PROMOTIONAL POSTERS
(PKG. OF 5)
Inexpensive enough to buy several, these small promotional posters have the Road Trip logo and feature plenty of space to write your VBS dates and details so everyone knows about your exciting VBS! 17" x 22".
9781791034559 $10.99
ACTIVITY CENTER SIGNS & PUBLICITY PACK
(PKG. OF 12)
A publicity and decorating tool in one product, the Activity Center Signs will direct your children and leaders to all their Road Trip VBS centers. Includes one sign for each Activity Center as well as other directional signs. Makes it easy to create unique signage and ensure everyone is involved. You’ll find the Green Light (theme) verse, Mile Markers (Key Learnings), the logo, and more! 11" x 16 ½".
9781791034566 $17.99
VBS THEME BANNER
Call attention to your Road Trip VBS with the theme banner. This bright, polyvinyl, 24" x 63" banner has four corner grommets for easy hanging, making decorating easy. It features the logo, Green Light (theme) verse, and the Mile Markers (Key Learnings). Banner may be purchased alone, or with the lightweight yet sturdy fiberglass stand.
9781791034696 $19.99
Also available:
9781791034702 Banner & Stand Combo $35.99
9781630886301 Stand Alone $16.99
LARGE LOGO POSTER
This colorful logo poster is a great way to decorate, brighten any space, and help create that epic Road Trip look. Featuring Scout the dog, the poster’s generous size, 32" x 27", makes promoting your VBS easy!
9781791034597 $9.99
TABLECLOTH
A fun and easy way to decorate all areas of your VBS! The Road Trip tablecloth allows you to carry the VBS theme throughout all areas of your church! Use it for Registration, Snack station, Craft station, Science station, and more! This colorful plastic table cover is 54" x 108" in size and features the logo and Green Light (theme) verse. 9781791034641 $6.99
OUTDOOR BANNER
Let your community know Road Trip VBS is happening at your church with this outdoor banner! This colorful banner provides lots of space for promoting your VBS dates and times. The banner is 5' x 3' polyvinyl weather-proof with six sturdy grommets for easy hanging.
9781791034573 $35.99
BIBLE STORY POSTER PACK (PKG. OF 5)
This fun Poster Pack contains five 22" x 34" (or 34" x 22") newly designed colorful posters, one for each Bible story. An easy way to decorate your Bible Storyteller Station and provide visuals of the stories for the children!
9781791034498 $17.99
IRON-ON LOGO TRANSFERS (PKG. OF 12)
We’ve made it super easy to showcase your love of Road Trip. Kids can deck themselves out with the logo on their T-shirts, hats, just about anything else that is ironable. Twelve sheets, one 3 ½" x 3 ¼" logo per sheet.
9781791034719 $6.99
$6.99
EXTRA LARGE CHARACTER POSTER
This extra-large Scout the dog poster has so many possibilities! Hang it at your Road Trip VBS entrance to welcome everyone or create a fun stand-up character by cutting out and mounting to cardboard. Imagne the photo ops! The poster is 48" x 36".
9781791034689 $19.99
COLOR ME TRAVEL TOTE CRAFT (PKG. OF 12)
Your kids will love personalizing this tote and carrying it long after Road Trip VBS is over! White tote with handles can be colored with crayons or markers.
9781791034931 $19.99
LICENSE PLATE CRAFT KIT (PKG. OF 12)
Your Travelers will be ready to roll after they add colorful foam stickers to their Road Trip license plates!
9781791034917 $13.99
STAY-PUT STICKERS (PKG. OF 500)
CRAFT THEME STICKERS (PKG. OF 12)
Kids will enjoy making their crafts stick out with Road Trip stickers. Package contains 12 sheets; each sheet has a range of images.
9781791034764 $9.99
Travelers will find tons of ways to deck out their Road Trip crafts with these amazing and colorful stickers in a range of designs.
9781791034979 $17.99
BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY STICKERS (PKG. OF 6)
Spark the imaginations of younger Travelers as they complete the Bible story scene with these Road Trip stickers designed for use with Preschool/Kindergarten and Younger Elementary Student Books. Includes stickers for the Bible story in each session. Six stickers per package, one sheet per student.
9781791034542 $7.99
Prices subject to change.
CRAFT KIT
(PKG. OF 12)
SCOUT THE DOG BOBBLEHEAD
Sure to be a favorite! Kids can build their own cardstock and foam bobblehead to take on all their Road Trip adventures! (Contains small parts.)
9781791034955 $14.99
BRACELET CRAFT KIT (PKG. OF 12)
Boys and girls will love making and wearing this Road Trip bracelet! Elastic bracelet has a lobster claw clasp, black beads,and five wooden medallions.
9781791034948 $13.99
TRAVEL BINGO CARD CRAFT KIT
(PKG. OF 12)
Are we there yet? Kids will love decorating and playing the Road Trip version of this favorite game. Great for family road trips too!
9781791034900 $11.99
WINDOW CLING CRAFT (PKG. OF 12)
Your Travelers will have fun celebrating their faith with Road Trip window clings they color themselves. (Hint: markers work best.)
9781791034924 $11.99
STEAM CAR CRAFT KIT (PKG. OF 12)
Ready to race? This DIY kit helps develop problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and fun. There’s no right or wrong way to build the Road Trip car!
9781791034962 $17.99
Student Books & Fun
PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN STUDENT BOOK (PKG. OF 6)
9781791034511 $17.99
YOUNGER ELEMENTARY STUDENT BOOK (GRADES 1–2) (PKG. OF 6) 9781791034528 $17.99
STUDENT TAKE-HOME MUSIC CD (PKG. OF 6)
OLDER ELEMENTARY STUDENT BOOK (GRADES 3-6) (PKG. OF 6)
9781791034535 $17.99
All music by Andy Wilson and Crosskid Nation. Kids will love the Road Trip songs long after VBS ends. Also includes a download link for people who don’t own CD players. 9781791033798 $25.99
Also available: ALL-AGES REPRODUCIBLE FUN PAGES 9781791030438 $29.99
OR CALL 800.672.1789 What they're saying...
Cokesbury’s Road Trip VBS was the perfect start to an unforgettable summer! Imagine the thrill of hitting the open road, with every twist and turn bringing new surprises and excitement. Our journey took us from mountains to meadows and even oceans, with every stop teaching us something amazing about God. He’s with us every mile of the journey— when we veer o course, when we’re filled with joy, when we’re feeling lonely, near or far, and in every moment in between! —Savannah Salas, A & M United Methodist Church, College Station, TX
MUSIC & VIDEO FUN!
COMPLETE MUSIC CD
The music for Road Trip VBS is awesome! All songs were written/ arranged specifically for this theme by Andy Wilson! Includes 10 songs and a bonus track as well as instrumental tracks and PowerPoint® slides with lyrics for projection.
9781791033767 $14.99
Also available:
COMPLETE MUSIC CD MP3 DOWNLOAD
Includes all 10 music tracks only.
9781791035976 $9.99
Individual tracks also sold separately. Visit Cokesbury.com for information.
2025 MUSIC VIDEO DVD
LYRIC SHEET WITH GUITAR CHORDS DOWNLOAD
Downloadable PDF that contains the lyric sheets with guitar chords for all the Road Trip VBS songs.
9781791035952 $9.99
Music plays a vital role in creating an unforgettable VBS experience. This collection of captivating and worshipful music videos will deliver the message of Road Trip VBS and feature specially designed motions to facilitate quick learning and engage your children in an active and memorable way.
9781791033781 $29.99
Also available:
COMPLETE MUSIC VIDEO DVD DOWNLOAD
9781791036096 $25.99
Individual streaming tracks also sold separately. Visit Cokesbury.com for information
BIBLE ADVENTURE VIDEO DVD/CD-ROM
Enhance your Opening or Closing Assembly Times at Road Trip VBS with these exciting Bible Adventure videos! Each session includes Bible trivia about each lesson, and the Bible story told in a humorous and fun way that kids will love! Individual videos also sold separately. Visit Cokesbury.com for information.
The Bible Adventure Video DVD/CD-ROM includes:
1. Exciting and humorous video segments for each session that are designed to tell the Bible story in video format
2. Prerecorded puppet dialogue featuring Scout the dog
3. Assembly scripts in PDF format
4. Trivia Videos for Closing Assembly to help Travelers review what they’ve learned at each session.
9781791033774 $29.99
Also available:
FULL BIBLE ADVENTURE VIDEO DOWNLOAD
978179136201 $25.99
ONE ROOM VBS® ROAD TRIP Kit
• All-Ages Reproducible Fun Pages
KIT
• All of the
plus an art file for the
ROAD TRIP ONE ROOM VBS KIT
Road Trip One Room VBS is perfect for churches who want to offer VBS but don’t have a large number of kids or volunteers. It can be done with as few as two leaders in just one room and is for ages 5–12. Each of the 5 sessions include Activities, Bible Story, Science, Active Learning Option, Recreation, Crafts, and Music. One Room VBS curriculum is easy for churches to customize!
available (also pn page 18):
If you use self-contained classrooms rather than rotation, purchase extra copies of this 96-page, all-inone classroom Leader Guide for each leader. Contains lesson plans for use with school-age children grades 1–6. The Leader Guide is also included in the Ultimate Starter Kit and Digital Asset Kit.
Camp Firelight VBS
Go on a summer camp adventure with God!
Camp Firelight is a unique VBS program that invites children on a summer camp adventure complete with stories, music, drama, storytelling, games, arts and crafts, science, and even snacks. Campers are accompanied by Counselor Sam and Lumen “Lu” the lighting bug who help them face new challenges. By exploring timeless Bible stories about Old and New Testament characters, Campers will learn that they, too, can learn to trust God, face their fears, and go on to do great things in God’s name.
ULTIMATE STARTER KIT INCLUDES:
• Digital Content Download Card*
• Director Guide
• Preschool/Kindergarten Leader Guide
• Leader Guides for Crafts, Music, Science, Recreation, Assemblies, and Reflection Time
• Complete Music CD
• Bible Adventure Video DVD/CD-ROM
• Music Video DVD
• Bible Storyteller
• Decorating Guide
• Samples of Preschool/Kindergarten, Younger, & Older Student Books, plus samples of stickers, small promotional poster, Scripture Treasure Lanyard, and Iron-On Transfers
CAMP FIRELIGHT ULTIMATE STARTER KIT *
9781791029418 $249.99 *Includes Digital Content.
DIGITAL ACCESS KIT INCLUDES:
• Digital Content Download Card* (The Digital Download Card and printed materials come in a box kit, making it easy to transport and store your materials as you plan and implement your VBS!)
• Print Director Guide
• Samples of Preschool/Kindergarten, Younger Student, & Older Student Books, plus samples of stickers, small promotional poster, Scripture Treasure Lanyard, and Iron-On Transfers
*DIGITAL DOWNLOAD CARD - Gives you access to digital copies of the following: Director Guide and all other Leader Guides, Bible Storyteller, Complete Music CD (plus instrumental tracks of all 10 songs), Bible Adventure Videos, Trivia, Music Videos, Decorating and Publicity Materials.
Cokesbury’s new VBS for 2025, Road Trip, takes place out on the open road in an imagination-powered vehicle that steers your Travelers toward amazing adventures to exciting destinations. Along with the Navigator and Scout, an energetic and curious dog, Travelers will explore timeless Bible stories that show how people from the Old and New Testaments journeyed with God through many locations and situations and found strength in God’s presence wherever they went. Your Travelers will come to understand that God is with them, too, in whatever situations they face.
Take the kids in your church on a Road Trip with God!
