These ideas for an alternative VBS are featured in the Summer issue of Resource, the magazine produced especially for IBSA church leaders. Request your free subscription at Communicatins@IBSA.org, or read online at Resource.IBSA.org.
One-day VBS
On a Saturday, do VBS in a day-camp format. Choose 2 or 3 days’ lessons and activities from the VBS kit and do them one after another, all day long.
Overnight VBS
Do the youth VBS lock-in style—all night long games, videos, worship, and Bible study.
Old folks’ VBS
Take one day of the children’s VBS curriculum and stage it at a senior center or nursing home—activities, Kool-Aid, and all. Focus on the gospel presentation. They’ll love it.
Last-minute VBS
Do it again in August, just before school starts. Repeat the best session in a one-day format. It’s a great kick-off for the new Sunday school year.