Seven Easy Steps to Your Best VBS

Step 1: Let's Get Started

Free Planning Tools to Get You Going

Kickstarter Director's Worksheet

Put pen to paper creating a framework for your VBS. Determine basic logistics, set goals, and brainstorm ideas for setting every part of your VBS into motion.

VBS 2021 Budget Worksheet

Itemize your VBS budget with this easy-to-use chart, plus find tips for fundraising and stretching your budget to the max.

Step 2: Choose Your Theme

Compare & Pick A Theme With these simple tools

Theme Snapshots & Comparison Charts

Explore themes at-a-glance! Our downloadable Snapshots let you get a quick overview of each theme.

Step 3: Get Your Starter Kit

Order A VBS Starter Kit to Kick your planning in High Gear

Step 4: Start Promoting

Big bold Outdoor banners that get the word out!

Our talented Design Team will work with you from start to finish to customize your banners just the way you want them, and answer any of your questions along the way. Place your custom banner order online and receive a digital proof via e-mail within 1 business day for your approval.

Reach others with Effective Postcards & Invite Cards

Choose from our templates (or send us your own design!), customize with your church's VBS information, and approve your design for printing. More designs available online.

FREE Website + Registration Tool

Quickly Build a custom website for parents & volunteers, and send e-mails for promotion and follow-up your VBS at MyVBS.org. All VBS 2021 themes are available for registration tools. Plus it's totally FREE!

Step 5: Have Fun & Be Creative

Decorate Easily With Big Backdrops & Posters

Use multi-panel poster displays, theme posters, and super-sized backdrops to make a big impact on stages, hallways, and classrooms.

Set the Scene for Memorable Photos!

Easy-to-assemble 3-D displays and photo props create a perfect opportunity for student and volunteer keepsakes!

Step 6: Make A Lasting Impact

Student Items That Connect With Each Lesson

Courses have intentionally designed take-home items that connect the daily lesson with a tangible reminder.

Crafts That Engage Kids

Craft and Imagination activity stations give kids a chance to express their creativity, and act as a hands-on way to reinforce daily Bible lessons.

Step 7: Get Everyone A Shirt

Design Your Own Custom Shirts that Kids & Volunteers Will Love To Wear!

Everyone loves getting a custom shirt. Build excitement and boost team spirit with Custom VBS T-Shirts for your students and volunteers. Exclusive designs available for every VBS 2021 theme!