Vacation Bible School 2010 Curriculum & VBS Themes
This page features information about 2010 VBS themes. Are you researching curriculum for your church VBS? Then read our independent reviews and find links to official VBS publisher websites. Bookmark this page to keep up to date with the latest news about 2010 Vacation Bible School themes. Where available, we have also linked to their official VBS forums which is a perfect place to find decorations and craft ideas specific to the theme.
FYI: The Vacation Bible School Themes for 2011 are being announced now. Follow the link to see our initial coverage. You can also keep up with these posts on the 2011 VBS themes category page.
Do you know about a VBS theme not listed? Then leave a comment at the bottom of this page. Your feedback is welcome about any of these programs. VBS Publishers can contact me about getting their theme reviewed on our site.
How To Choose Your VBS Theme
VBS 2010 Theme Information & Reviews
LifeWay VBS
- “Saddle Ridge Ranch” is a western/cowboy themed VBS from LifeWay. You can learn more on their official website or check out their VBS teaser videos.
- Route 254 is a road trip theme designed for smaller churches. Learn more at the official website.
Group VBS 2010
- High Sea Expedition features sailing ships and a maritime theme. Visit Group’s official website or check out the VBS theme teaser videos.
- Egypt: Joseph’s Journey VBS is the Holy Land Adventure from Group. You can learn more on their official website or forums.
Cokesbury / Abington Press
- Galactic Blast is a space theme with elements of environmental concern. Check out their “Going Green” teasers videos. Watch my video review of Galactic Blast VBS on YouTube.
- Praise Party is designed to meet the needs of black churches. Learn more on their official website.
Regular Baptist Press
- SeaQuest: Diving for God’s Treasure is an underwater theme. | Dive into RBP’s official site or check out the VBS Community website. | RBP Facebook page | RBP Twitter page. You can also watch my video review of SeaQuest VBS theme. Polar Extremes SUPER KIT
Go Fish Guys VBS
- Backstage with the Bible VBS is a rock concert theme. It features a simple design and focus on the Gospel. For more information, check out their official website and YouTube channel.
KIDMO Media Driven Curriculum
- God Rocks “Starlight Rescue” VBS | official website and brochure (pdf)
Gospel Light
- SonQuest Rainforest VBS is a jungle/rainforest theme from Gospel Light for 2010. Learn more at their official website, forums, or Facebook page.
Standard Publishing
- Hero Headquarters VBS is a superhero theme based on several Bible characters. Here is the link to the official website.
Answers In Genesis
- The Egypt File | official website | Facebook page
David C. Cook
- No new theme published in 2010, but they have previous years VBS available. These include Wildwood Forest, Cosmic City, and Water Works Park. Visit their official site to learn more.
- Quote from a reader comment below: “i chatted with a district rep. from cook’s last nov. at a conference. long story short, they will not produce any more VBSs for now because they are putting their efforts and focus on family ministry; e.g., D6 movement, etc. i’m quite disappointed because i like their VBS curriculum.”
Concordia House
- Planet Zoom | official website | Facebook page
Apostle’s Publishing:
- no information to report
Augsburg Fortress
- Baobab Blast | official website
Bogard Press
- Soul Survivors on Danger Island VBS 2010 | official website
Go Fish Guys
- Backstage with the Bible, “a vacation Bible School experience” | official website
VBS Reachout Adventures
- Genesis 1:1 Space Probe | official website
Word Action
- Deep Sea Adventure | official website | Facebook page
Spark House
- ReNew “The Green VBS” Parable of the Sower | official site | YouTube Video
Urban Ministries
- Step Up and Go Green for Jesus | official website | ordering information
Sunday School Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention (NBC)
- Camp Solid Rock VBS | awaiting official website | more info
Rivers Edge Curriculum
- i Go Green Environmental Science Camp / VBS | official site
Northwest Publishing House
- (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod) “Circle J Ranch” VBS theme | official website
Non-Dated Bible School Curriculum
There are also several smaller publishers who produce VBS materials that can be used any year. Here are a few that might interest you. This often double as Backyard Bible Club curriculum.
- Free Vacation Bible School – Check out our free VBS material that was written and shared by one of our readers.
- Children Desiring God VBS is a good option if theology is more important that supporting materials and high-gloss themes.
- City Light Ministries has several VBS programs under $50 and delivered electronically for download.
- Truth Quest also offers some VBS programs including a new Fire Fighters VBS for 2010
- The 1040 Expedition is a VBS program focused on missions education.
- Christian Olympics Vacation Bible School theme – free VBS curriculum
Catholic Vacation Bible School Curriculum
Most everything on our site is written from an Evangelical Protestant perspective, but here are a few links for our Catholic friends who put up with us. Check out these VBS programs written especially for Roman Catholic Churches.
- Catholic version of Baobab Blast- this is another offering from Augsburg Fortress but modified to be used in Catholic churches. official website & more information
- Growing with the Saints Catholic VBS – official website
- Cat Chat Vacation Bible School (2 themes for 2010) | official site
More Information About 2010 Vacation Bible School
If you know of a VBS program that I don’t have listed, just leave a comment below. I plan to add to this list as they come out.
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Regular Baptist Press – awaiting 2010 theme announcement & official website.
Thanks. I’ve added it to my watch list!
VBS 2010 – The title of this study is Soul Survivors on Danger Island and the work is progressing nicely. This VBS program teaches how God gives victory over obstacles in life. It is based on Romans 8:37.
o VBS 2011 – The title of this study is Treasure Quest – Pursuing the Riches of Christ. The lessons are based on Paul’s statement about Christ in Colossians 2:2, 3.
I searched these on Google, but didn’t find who is publishing them. Any information or website?
This is for Bogard Press. I found it when I searched, and it came under minutes. Here’s the link: http://www.abaptist.org/BSSC/BSSC.html
For which VBS publisher?!?!?!?
Sorry. I meant to put it. It is Bogard Press.
http://www.abaptist.org/BSSC/BSSC.html
Scroll down to April 21, 2009. You will see a heading that says in bold Vacation Bible School 2009-2010-2011
What about Answers in Genesis?
The Regular Baptist press theme is SEA QUEST: Diving for God’s Treasure! But no site yet! :0(
Thanks for the tip. I’ll be watching for the site.
The site is http://www.seaquest.rbpstore.org
Answers In Genesis will be revealing their 2010 VBS soon, you can read more in their forums: http://answersvbs.com
Thanks for the tip. I found the title, but waiting for the official site.
Concordia Publishing House’s 2010 VBS theme is Planet Zoom and the official site is here http://vbs.cph.org/2010/splash
http://vbs10.vacationbibleschool.com/#
http://www.abingdonpressvbs.com/
Thanks for all the updates. I’m updating the list today. Let me know about any more.
http://www.vbs2010.com
Here is the curriculum produced by Mennonite Publishing House.
http://www.faithandliferesources.org/curriculum/
VBS 2010: Meet God on the Mountain! Watch for more information, coming soon.
Does anyone know of any VBS Programs besides Lifeway that comes in Spanish??
Here is a post about Spanish language VBS
The Virginia Theological Seminary also does a review of VBS curriculum as preparation for its annual VBS curriculum fair, usually in March. You can download it from their website. Nov 5, 2010 they will have a VBS planning workshop event. You can find info at http://www.vts.edu click on the Center for the Ministry of Teaching. They also review Sunday School curriculum.
Another great resource is http://www.gcp.org. Their curriculum rotates on a 3 yr. cycle. I highly recommend them to all.
Hey just wanted to inform you that WordAction VBS 2010: Deep Sea Adventure has a facebook page. Check it out at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/WordAction-VBS/154176840349?ref=ts
Thanks!
What about Catholic VBS:
http://www.osv.com/ParishNav/CatholicVBS/tabid/379/Default.aspx
and
http://www.growingwiththesaints.com/faq.cfm
Thanks for the links. I’ll check them out and link them from the post.
Hey all–
I am 22 years old trying to follow God’s call in my life. I believe He is leading me to write low-cost, Scripture-driven VBS programs. By His grace and will, I wrote one this summer centering on the armor of God passage found in Ephesians 6:11-18. It is a full program and can be adapted for any church size, as long as people are willing to volunteer. I provide craft and snack ideas, but do not include the actual materials as I believe it is cheaper to purchase the necessary items in one’s own hometown. I also provide drama scripts and dialog to help guide the leaders.
I have the administrator’s manual, teacher’s manual, and children’s workbooks on three developmental levels. Now I don’t know what to do with them. I want to get this program out into the world, but don’t know where to begin. Could anyone help me? Is any church interested in using this program? I can provide more information and samples if desired.
Thank you for your help and God bless!
Tara Do you havea web page. If not you could make one real easily by going to webs.com formerly freewebs.com and make a free website. You could put your info on there and set up a store. For a small fee they will upgrade your free site and you could then add your sitename to search engines such as google, msn-bing and yahoo. I would like to know more about your VBS curriculum. I do a low to no cost summer camp for low-income families, I would like to see if your curiculum is one that I could use for next summer Please email me. summerfellowshipprograms@live.com
Tara,
Thanks again for sharing your gifts with our readers. Here’ s the download links for anyone who wants to try her VBS.
http://ministry-to-children.com/free-vacation-bible-school/
What is the main differences between Groups VBS kits – Egypt and High Seas Expedition? What are they aimed at doing?
Meet God on the Mountain from Mennonite Publishing Network (Faith and Life Press).
Hey Tony!
Just a heads up that WordAction has some videos on YouTube that might serve as a good resource. The link to their Youtube Page is:
http://www.youtube.com/user/WordActionPublishing
Thanks for everything that you do!
-Alex
WordAction has for the last 2 years had a great program.
What happened to the music and skits this year. Hopefully they will step it up again in 2011
I agree, we’re not even using the music this year.
River’s Edge Curriculum has
iGo Green Kid’s Camp/VBS. It is an environmental camp/VBS teaching the biblical foundations for taking care of the environment.
Check out our website:
http://www.igogreenkidscamp.com
Thanks for the tip. I’ll check it out.
The Egypt File VBS site is up and running now! AnswersVBS.com
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Thanks for the update!
An overview of Northwest Publishing’s Circle J Ranch VBS can be found at:
http://www.nph.net/vbs
David C Cook has their theme out now. It is Wildwood Forest and it looks great.
wildwood forest was cook’s 2009 vbs….. and it is good! lessons, bible points, music/lyrics are all good. we did it last year. we did the 2008, cosmic city, as well…..
Are there any VBS cirriculum that go up to Youth (past 6th grade) besides the Lifeway cirriculum?
Group’s Family VBS kits do. This year’s them is Joseph and Egypt.
Standard Publishing does, and normaly have Adult materials.
Bogard Press’ VBS, Soul Survivors on Danger Island has a wonder program that includes materials for young teens, teens, and even adults. Look for the VBS tab at abaptist.org.
Hello… I contacted you a couple of months ago… and was still in the process of finalizing our VBS reproducible program for 2010… With just a couple of things to be finished, you can take a look at our website and get the gist of what we’re doing…. If you’d like, I just got all of our digi-pacs (data disk and music disk) on Friday, and can send you one to preview, and if you like it… a few to give away…. I believe that is what you suggested…..
Let me know what you think when you get a chance. Thank you very much.
Karen
Thanks,
Karen Forbis
Hi, I love VBS and feel a call to help promote this ministry. I know there are a lot of churches that do not do a VBS for many reasons..some of which they do not understand the importance and potential impact on the Kingdom of God, and some just have no idea where to start. I would love to assist these churches in implementing a VBS program in their church or even talking to them about what a window of opportunity VBS really is and how it is not just something we do in the simmer! Please email me if you know of anyone who might be interested in getting started!
Oriental Trading now has a couple sets of curriculum. We implemented the Jonah series last year. It was well-received by the kids. And you can get tons of stuff that fit the theme from OT, too.
They now have Jonah, Noah, Adam & Eve, and the birth of Jesus.
A great option for small churches working on a tight budget!
I just went to Oriental Trading and could not find any lesson plans
Search for Curriculum Pack. :0)
Thank you for all the information, I don’t know if you did a review d about WILDWOOD FOREST VBS. from david C. Cook.
Iwould like to know you opinion about this.
Thank You again and God Bless for your love for his church
Sandra
we did it last summer, 2009. it is good! kids loved it. youth crew leaders liked it as well.
we did their 2008, cosmic city. and personally, i loved the music/lyrics of that series even better. don’t miss that one.
INFO ON COOK’S VBS:
i chatted with a district rep. from cook’s last nov. at a conference. long story short, they will not produce any more VBSs for now because they are putting their efforts and focus on family ministry; e.g., D6 movement, etc. i’m quite disappointed because i like their VBS curriculum….
Thanks for the update. That is a big change from a major Christian Ed. publisher.
Another one I don’t see listed, a Catholic VBS program which has awesome music the kids LOVE is Cat-Chat: http://www.catchat.ca/
Just wanted to add that there is a Totally Catholic version of High Seas Expedition put out by Harcourt Religion Publishers.
If anyone is interested in Cokesbury’s Galactic Blast, I was part of the Test Church in Rosemont, WV. I will be happy to tell you about it. It was a great time and we were honored to test it.
Glad to hear your feedback!
Talked to a rep at David C. Cook the other day. They will not be introducing a new 2010 vbs theme. They are partnering with another company to produce an event curriculum for 8-12 yr. olds. They will continue to offer some past vbs materials.
I have liked Go Fish as a musical group for years and I am SERIOUSLY considering switching VBS from Group to Go Fish. A better focus on the gospel presentation and this comes after 7 years of Group. Like the music from group but the gospel message is not as pronounced as we like.
Jason,
We have a review of the Go Fish VBS coming out in about a week along with a giveaway. So, stay tuned.
Hey have any of you used Urban Ministries, Inc. for vbs? I heard they are a multi-cultural publishing company and I am interested in them, but I don’t see anything about them on here.
Stumbled across your website while looking for something else! Glad I did, it’s great, and I have booked it!!
Hope you will be able to visit ministry website I am involved in, at http://www.mimimusicministry.btik.com – please leave a message in Guest Book if you do, thank you!
God bless your work and ministry!
Thanks for all the updates. I’ve made all the changes so far to my listings above. Leave any new VBS theme tips or rumors here.
What about Urban Ministry; sunday school publishing board,nbc,inc
Thanks for the tips. I’ve added a link to those VBS programs to this page.
Hi
Please suggest a VBS theme for God’s Family – different parts of the body loving and serving together as one.
Many thanks
Christine
I am interested in Sea Quest. Do you feel that the curriculum would suffer if I did not use the puppets show?
No–while the puppets can be a great addition to SeaQuest, they are not a required component to the VBS program.
Thanks for listing the various VBS programs. Here’s one that’s missing…A terrific Catholic VBS program is Kids For Jesus (K4J). They have four, which they publish in a rotation (so one is available each year). I’ve participated in three of the four. Their website is http://www.k4j.org
This is my first year to be over vbs at my church and i want it to be a great one. In the years past they have only had vbs for one day and I want to do the week long vbs like I went to as a kid. But I have no ideal where to start or what to do. We are a small church and I know funds are going to be limited but I want to do all I can so the kids have a fun and learning exprience. Can anyone help me out.
My church is having a family VBS, so I need to find a curriculum that will have bible lessons for children, youth, and adults. Does anyone have experience with the Kremer Publication’s VBS curriculum (http://summervbs.com)?
I would like to know what you find, Rebecca. I am looking at this type of VBS for our church this year as well.
Dear Tony
I simply love your ministry and your assistance with children’s ministies. I only assist and give support to our local children’ ministries department. I would encourage more christians to make use of the resource that’s been made available to us to lay the foundation for our little ones.
Regards
Love all the info on this page! Thank you! I am also looking, not only for a VBS curriculum, but possibly a weekly children’s church format. Any ideas where to start? I’d appreciate any direction you have to offer. Thanks!
I think most of the larger publishers (LifeWay, Group, etc) have some format suggestions in their directors manual for doing a multi-week VBS. That would be a good place to start and modify to meet your needs.
Thanks for your WEBSITE!!!!
But…… have you reviewd anything from “Kremer”…. they have alot of them…. a 2010 about building a ARK and lots of others? Know anything on them????? Thanks
Debbie
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA ON A ONEDAY VBS?
Thank you for compiling this list of VBS themes! I’m definitely visiting this site next year as well.
As instruction committee chair, I always am disappointed at the fluff offered for VBS programs. I have been pleased with Child Evangelism and Close Encounters Ministries. They both offer the gospel and opportunities for children to commit their lives to Christ(very important when reaching nonchurched kids). Close Encounters offers 1 day programs. We used that successfully last year. Great for getting your VBS helpers but no opportunity for kids to spread the word and bring their friends to other days as in a 5 day schedule.
Hi Tony
God bless you
Have you or do you kniw of anyone who has used the VBS program from GPH( Mega Sports Camp)
I’d love to hear feedback on the 10-40 expedition. What are the support materials like? Crafts? Can the lessons be taught as Bible story dramas?
I volunteered at a GCB Mega Sports camp last year. It was a fun camp, and nice for a change. Of course, outdoor weather plays a more vital role. We did basketball, soccer, and cheer. I don’t know if that was the church’s choice or the camp’s recommendation. It did get very hot a few days and they had to move cheer indoors. The theme’s were great though. A lot of young guys and dads like to help because of the sport’s theme.
Has anyone heard of or have knowledge of a VBS Theme called
“The Fair”?
This website shows the VBS Curriculum published through Mennonite Publishing Network. It is called ” Meet God on the Mountain”. Here is another site that gives more information:http://www.themennonite.org/public_press_releases/2010_Faith_and_Life_Resources_VBS_curriculum_named_top_pick
The info is great,thanks it will be very helpful.
tony thanks for you pubhils on your web never stop duning i am a spanihs speaker sorry for my writing
this year our theme for vbs is…there is a king in me, coming for psalms 24 verses 1-7….and the bible verse coming from scriptures 7-8. Do you have a curriculum for that theme
Emergency 911 theme is not listed. Is there any information regarding “Emergency 911″ theme?
Do you have any curriculum that could be usd with my theme.
“Staying Positiver in a Negative World?”
Look at Bogard Press’ Soul Survivors on Danger Island (abaptist.org)
We want to plan a Fruits of the Spirit vbs theme. Does anyone have any ideas for crafts, activities or websites with the curriculum?
Does anyone know about a SHerlock HOlmes type theme being done this year … last year?
Does anyone have any theme or material on “God and Country” for VBS? Any information or ideas for drama is appreciated.
Just found out this website, I am planning our maiden vacation bible school. Hope to gather resources here. God bless you.
We have craft kits and decorations from VBS classes in years past that we want to donate to anyone wishing to use them for their VBS classes. Please contact me at scoobacci AT gmail DOT com and will provide a list of craft and decoration supplies that we have. We will not reuse these items and they may save money for a church struggling to get the items they need for a VBS program. Someone can take it all for just shipping fees. Please contact me as the ladies of the church are cleaning house and want to put all this good stuff to a good use.
Good After noon,
I am the pastor of Hancock St. John’s Ministry UMC we are in need of VBS items for our community. It was great to see you notic. please contact us.
Pastor DeLois Johnson
Which VBS curriculum do you believe presents the most conservative, biblical theology?
Thank you for your reply.
I emailed Bogard Press today. They gave me this link for their 2010 Website. http://bogardpress.org/vbs2010/.
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