VBS 2024 Comparison Chart

VBS SHOWCASE 2024

INTERACTIVE COMPARISON CHART

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Publisher Cokesbury

Description 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.

Bible Stories God Goes with Jacob (Genesis 28:10-22); Ruth Chooses to Go (Ruth 1); Young Jesus Shares Wisdom (Luke 2:41-52); Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35-41); The Good News Sparks Joy (Acts 8:26-40).

Age Levels Preschool–Older Elementary (Grade 6)

Starter Kit Prices

9781791029418. Ultimate Starter Kit (includes Digital Content): $249.99.

9781791029425. Digital Asset Kit: $199.99.

Music in Kit

Complete Music CD in Ultimate Starter Kit includes 10 songs as well as instrumental tracks and PowerPoint slides with lyrics for projection.

Video/ Multimedia Components

Bible Adventure Video DVD/CD-ROM, Music Video DVD, Decorating Publicity download content, Digital Content Download Card.

Student Music Student Take-Home Music CD, Package of 6. (Sold separately, not included in the kit.)

Student Books

Preschool/Kindergarten Student Book, Younger Elementary Student Book (grades 1-2), Older Elementary Student Book (grades 3-6).

Leader Books Director Guide, Bible Storyteller, Preschool/Kindergarten Leader, Craft Leader, Music Leader, Science Leader, Assembly Leader, Recreation Leader, and Reflection Time.

Decorating Helps Decorating Guide; Decorating Murals; Decorating Mobiles; Poster Pack; Character and Large Logo Posters; Theme and Outdoor Banners; Stickers; Tablecloth; Activity Center Signs; Drawstring Bag; Bucket Hat; Crafts; Bead Bracelet; Iron-on Transfers; String Flags; Journal. T-Shirts.

Other Notes Access to FREE online registration for your church (CokesburyVBS.com). Free support materials.

Cokesbury

Ready for some fun with the ultimate hero team? Hero Hotline VBS invites children of all ages to answer the call to serve God together. With the help of the Professor and Super Meer the meerkat, young Heroes learn to strive for peace and the things that build each other up (Romans 14:19). Through Old and New Testaments stories about teams of supporting heroes, kids learn how to Follow Jesus, Help Others, Work Together, Listen to God, and Show Grace.

Jesus Builds the Team (John 1:35-51); Shiphrah, Puah, and Miriam: God’s Wonder Women (Exodus 1:8 - 2:10). Jethro Mentors Moses (Exodus 18). The Magnificent Magi (Matthew 2:1-12). Unexpected Heroes Give Paul a Basket Ride (Acts 9:1-25).

Preschool–Older Elementary (Grade 6)

9781791024345. Ultimate Starter Kit (includes Digital Content): $249.99.

9781791027544. Ultimate Starter Kit Digital Access Kit: $199.99.

One Room VBS

One Room VBS can be done with as few as two leaders and 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! The One Room VBS Kit has all you need to begin your VBS!

Various Bible stories based on themes. www.cokesburyvbs. com/theme/one-room-vbs.

Ages 5–12

9781791029432. Camp Firelight One Room VBS Digital Kit: $89.99. Available in February. 9781791027551. Hero Hotline One Room VBS Digital Kit: $89.99. Available in February. 9781791024598. Food Truck Party One Room VBS Digital Kit: $89.99. 9781791024581. Discovery on Adventure Island One Room VBS Digital Kit: $89.99. 9781791000073. Knights of North Castle One Room VBS Kit: $89.99.

Complete Music CD in Ultimate Starter Kit with 10 songs, instrumental tracks, PowerPoint® slides with lyrics for projection. MP3 and MP4 downloads in Digital Access Kit.

Bible Adventure Video DVD/CD-ROM, Music Video DVD, Decorating Publicity download content, Digital Content Download Card.

Student Music CD (Pkg. of 6).

Preschool/Kindergarten Student Book, Younger Elementary Student Book (grades 1-2), Older Elementary Student Book (grades 3-6).

Complete Music CDs include all VBS program songs with vocals and accompaniment tracks, along with PowerPoint files of lyrics for each song.

Each kit includes Bible Adventure and Trivia Videos for each of the 5 stories included in the program.

While supplies last, purchase Student Take-Home CDs, Student Music Download Cards, or tracks can be downloaded from Apple Music or Amazon Music.

Younger Elementary Reproducible Fun Pages (grades 1–3), Older Elementary Reproducible Fun Pages (grades 4–6).

Director Guide, Bible Storyteller, Preschool/Kindergarten Leader, Elementary/One Room Leader, Craft Leader, Music Leader, Science Leader, Assembly Leader, Recreation Leader, Decorating Guide, and Reflection Time.

Decorating Guide; Decorating Murals; Decorating Mobiles; Decorating Pack; Decorating Curtain; Cave Wall Background; String Flags; Character, Promotional, and Large Logo Posters; Theme and Outdoor Banners; Stickers; Iron-On Transfers; Tablecloth; Capes Costume Kit; Suncatcher; and more.

Camp Firelight Elementary One Room VBS Leader Guide; Hero Hotline One Room VBS, Food Truck Party Elementary/One Room VBS Leader Guide; Discovery on Adventure Island One Room VBS Leader Guide; Knights of North Castle One Room VBS Leader Guide.

For all: Small Promotional Poster.

Spanish n/a n/a n/a

Snack and Mission guides are free in the kits. Access to FREE online registration for your church (CokesburyVBS.com).

cokesburyvbs.com/theme/one-room-vbs.

Seekers in Sneakers

APG Lifeway

Seekers in Sneakers: Discover Jesus, is an interactive VBS where children use their investigative skills to discover Jesus. Geocaching activities challenge children to dig into the Bible to find the way to Jesus. This journey of discovery has many twists and turns, so children will learn to ask questions, work together, shine their light in the world, gain insight from the Bible, and trust Jesus. Through worship and drama, Bible study, art and science explorations, and active games, children are invited to follow the example and teachings of Jesus in every place and every part of life.

Jesus the Learner (Luke 2:41-52); Jesus Our Companion (Matthew 4:17-22); Jesus Our Teacher (Matthew 5:14-16; John 8:12); Jesus Our Example (John 13:1-17); Jesus Our Helper (John 21:1-14).

Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock!

Augsburg Fortress

Truth Comes From God (Genesis 2-3); God’s Plan is Best (Daniel 1); Everyone Needs Jesus (Mark 10:17-27); Jesus is the Only Way (John 14:1-6; 18-20; Acts 1:9-12); Speak the Truth in Love (Acts 9:1-6; 19:110; 21-31;20:1; Ephesians 3:14-4:16).

This VBS invites kids to be menders in God’s world. As they make connections between Bible stories and mending actions, they’ll discover simple ways to live out faith in daily life. Everyone at Operation Restoration explores language and practices to mend God’s world. Each day features a theme word, Bible story, and several activities that explore what it means to be a mender in God’s world. Flexible content for different group sizes and age levels that emphasizes relationship-building and faith connections.

Feed (Exodus 16:1-36). Heal (Luke 13:10-17). Forgive (Matthew 18:21-22). Pray (Luke 11:1-4). Rest (Exodus 16:23-30; 20:8-11; 23:1012).

Music & Resource USB drive contains 7 songs for use during VBS. Also included on the USB drive are song motion videos for 3 songs and PowerPoint slides with the song lyrics.

Music and Resource USB drive with song motion videos for 3 songs and PowerPoint slides with the song lyrics.

The Student Music CD allows children to take fun and faith-building songs home, reinforcing what they’ve learned long after VBS is over. Contains 7 songs available as a bundle (Pkg. of 10).

Discovering Jesus Early Childhood Student Book (ages 4–5), Log Book Student Book (Grades K–5),

Music for Preschoolers CD; Music for Kids CD. Music Rotation Leader Guide with DVD for Kids and Multi-Age.

Director Guide, Early Childhood Leader Guide, Worship and Drama Leader Guide, Temple Station Guide (Bible Stories), Seaside Exploration Station Guide (Art & Science), Mountain Moves Station Guide (Games & Activities).

The Director Guide and the Worship and Drama Guide are packed with ideas for decorations, including set descriptions for each day’s opening drama. Bible Memory and activity area posters are included in the starter kit and are also available for purchase separately. The Music & Resource USB contains promotional logos.

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Other resources: Postcards (Pkg. of 20), Certificates (Pkg. of 20).

DVD Set that includes 5 daily drama videos, choreography videos, lyric videos, instructional videos, CD Set. Choreography DVD in the Music Rotation Leader Guide

558961. Starter Kit: $140.00; 9781506487205. Director Guide: $60.00; 9781506487229. Art Guide: $15.00; 9781506487236. Music Guide: $15.00; 9781506487243. Science and Nature Guide: $15.00; 9781506487267. Service Learning Guide: $15.00; 9781506487250. Storytelling Guide: $15.00; 9781506487274. Interactive Kids Book: $3.00.

Music Guide includes everything the Music Center leader needs to guide kids through 5 days of music making activities. Leaders and kids sing, play instruments, dance, and even compose their own tunes. Daily music activities for Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, All Kids, and Intergenerational groups.

The Director Guide includes access to a digital download with essential content including editable schedules, jumbo coloring posters, decorating helps, script PDFs, and much more.

Music for Preschoolers CD (inside the 3s-K Rotation Pack); Music for Kids CD. Music Rotation Leader Guide with DVD n/a

Preschool Activity Book, Kids Activity Book, Preteen Activity Book. Booklet sample. Kids Activity Book, VBX Activity Book (preteen). Keepsake Book (Babies-2s), Preschool Activity book. Adult VBS Learner Guide. Student Learner Guide

Rally Guide; Leader Guides and Leader Packs for Babies–2s, 3s–PreK, Kindergarten, Grades 1–2, 3–4, Preteens; Multi-Age Bible Study Leader Guides and Leader Packs for Preschool and Kids; Student Leader Guide; Rotation Leader Guides for Missions, Music (w/ DVD), Crafts; Snack Rotation Recipe Cards; Recreation Rotation Leader Cards; Reproducible Adult Leader Guide with teaching plans.

Decorating Made Easy

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Other resources: Administrative Guide; Directors Sand Timer, Promotional Poster; Craft Pack Sampler with one sample of each craft pack, plus more. Posters and CD-ROM with teaching helps.

Ages 4–5 (Early Childhood); Kindergarten–5th Grade Preschool (Babies–Kindergarten); Kids (Grades 1–6); Multi-Age; Adult Lower Elementary–Upper Elementary + All Kids & Intergenerational 9781513813424 Starter Kit: $229.99. 9781430083412 Director’s Kit: $35.99; 9781430083467 Worship Rally Pack: $45.25; 9781430083344 Kids Grades 1-6 Kit: $109.99; 9781430083368 Kids Grades 1-6 Kit w/ Digital Add-on Kit: $139.99; 9781430083375 Multi-Age Kit: $109.99; 9781430083382 Multi-Age w/ Digital Add-on Kit: $139.99; 9781430083429 Preschool Kit: $109.99; 9781430083436 Preschool w/ Digital Add-on Kit: $139.99; 9781430083337 Adult Starter Kit: $27.99; 9781430083450 Student Starter Kit: $27.99.

Interactive Book for Children: For Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and All Kids groups. Introduces kids to each day’s content in their small groups. Pages feature activities to try, Scripture to read together, and classic artwork by Pastor Daniel Erlander to enjoy and color. This is a great keepsake for kids to take home, show their families, and help them remember the week.

Director Guide, Art Guide, Music Guide, Science and Nature Guide, Service Learning Guide, Storytelling Guide.

Other resources: Director Guide includes a Snack Guide with five days of easy-prep ideas. Science and Nature Guide, Service Learning Guide, and Storytelling Guide each feature 5 days of hands-on activities. NEW

The Director Guide includes access to a digital download with essential content including editable schedules, jumbo coloring posters, decorating helps, script PDFs, and much more.

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Title

Publisher Reconciling Ministries Network

Description

An inclusive VBS curriculum that that will help kids celebrate their identity as God’s beloved creations just as they are! Daily exploration includes exploring the stories of a variety of First and Second Testament characters. Daily themes will be explored through storytelling, structured play, crafts, and music. Through scripted lessons and extension activities, students will practice sharing, asking questions, using their voice, finding community, and speaking up for others. Everyone has a song to sing and a gift to bring! Spend time in the community garden as we celebrate our own identities, practice building community, and discover our own unique voice! Includes a Youth (grades 6-12) and Adult track curriculum as well!

Bible Stories Jesus Appears to Thomas (John 20:24-29); Bartimaeus Receives His Sight (Mark 10:46-52); Jesus Feeds 5,000 (John 6:1-15); The Widow’s Oil )2 Kings 4:1-7); Naaman is Healed of Leprosy (2 Kings 5:1-14)

Age Levels Kindergarten–Grade 1, Grades 2–3, Grades 4–5, Youth, Adult

Starter Kit

Prices 9798989172603 Electronic Download: $275.00.

Music in Kit Six songs (including “ JUST Like Me,” “I Have Something To Say,” and “All My People.”

Chart sheets

Video/ Multimedia Components Volunteer Training & Vocabulary Videos

Student Music n/a

Student Books n/a

Leader Books Facilitator Guide (Includes Storytelling/Scripted Bible Lessons, Created/ Craft Station, Play/Recreation Station, Daily Snack Ritual, Opening & Closing daily scripts, Youth Track curriculum, Adult Track curriculum, Facilitation Guides, Media kit , Resource suggestions)

Decorating Helps Décor suggestions, Worship décor

Spanish n/a

Other Notes Youth Track and Adult Track Lesson Themes: Agency, Generosity, Community, Solidarity, Advocacy

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Grow faith in kids that’s as as their imaginations!

Cokesbury Kids Big Faith is an exciting new quarterly curriculum from the creators of Celebrate Wonder, Deep Blue, Food Truck Party VBS, and more.

Big Faith will continue the faith formation tradition that you know, love, and trust from Cokesbury Kids. Big Faith helps children discover, develop, and practice their faith in a trusted community.

Cokesbury Kids Big Faith curriculum honors children as naturally curious and spiritual beings who have an innate sense of God’s presence. It has been designed for two age levels: ages 3–6 and 7–12.

Big Faith helps children discover how their faith can grow to become an integral part of their everyday lives. Within each session, children will be introduced to a faith concept; explore a Bible story together through storytelling and video; participate in age-appropriate, hands-on activities; and reflect on and share what they have learned with one another.