Vacation Bible School Themes | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Arts Entertainment

5 Vacation Bible School Themes That We Have Seen Over And Over Again

If you were raised up in the church you have probably seen these themes several times.

Hunter House
Jun 12, 2018
College of Charleston
620
5 Vacation Bible School Themes That We Have Seen Over And Over Again
http://www.hanscom.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2001283120/

Every time I see a Vacation Bible School Course I seem to see the same five themes over and over again and I wish the people that created these themes would just be a little more creative! Here is a list of those five themes.

1. Game On!

https://www.lifeway.com/en/shop/vacation-bible-school/game-on

This is the current theme that my church is doing now and a theme I have seen several times in the past. This theme just consist of relating bible verse through sports such as basket ball, baseball, football, etc. Now I may be just speaking for myself, but I know that not everyone is a sports fan. Maybe choose something that is more generally liked by the public?

2. Beach Bash!

http://www.planetreg.com/E61621352174

As soon as you think of Summer you think of the beach! You will see the sanctuary filled with blow up beach balls and plastic palm trees. This theme was a lot of fun to me and I remember doing a lot of pretend surfing while learning some bible verses!

3. Hero Central!

http://www.southernmadesimple.com/superhero-craft-ideas-hero-central-vbs-theme/

Get ready for capes and masks because we are going to learn how God saved the day! This overplayed theme has not only been in several of my VBS's but it also is a overplayed theme for any five year old boys birthday party. At least swinging from skyscrapers is a lot more fun than kicking some deflated sports ball.

4. Shipwrecked!

http://kiskipby.org/shelocta-vbs-shipwrecked-rescued-jesus/

ARGHHHH me matey I am tired for searching for God's treasure! This pirate map is so old and overused that I don't know if I ever will find me booty. You might even find some of the kiddos sword buckling with the devil. Eye patches and Styrofoam swords are fun and all, but if I hear the word argh one more time I might just flip.

5. Over The Moat!

http://2017.rbpvbs.org/

Ok so maybe yours wasn't exactly named "over the moat", but it did happen to include themes of castles and knights. And you can bet that the "shield of God" reference was used about 100 times. Once the camp ends you are knighted and let over the drawbridge to the kingdom of God while reciting those catchy VBS tunes that you learned everyday during that week of VBS.

In conclusion, I love VBS and it really taught me a lot about the bible and several other morals that I live by still to this day, but after a little while you start to notice that the same themes are being recycled over and over again. So all I am saying is maybe switch it up and chose a theme that the children aren't expecting this summer!

Related Articles Around the Web
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

Ursinus College
198516
Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
philosophical
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

19845
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

Keep Going: 16 Reasons To Live

The world needs you.

Influencers of Montana
2090886
silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
mental health
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

New Brunswick, NJ
461615
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
love story
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

Rider University
28727
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
hauppague

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments