Vacation Bible School 2012 Curriculum Themes

Vacation Bible School 2012 themes for VBS 2012Welcome to our guide for all the new VBS 2012 themes. Our website does not sell any curriculum, but we work with all the publishers to provide accurate information to help your research.

On this page you’ll find our VBS reviews and links to all the music samples, decorating ideas, and product support from their respective publishers. For more help you should also browse our tips for planning Vacation Bible School.

We’ll be right here, updating you with all the latest product news as the VBS curriculum is released. This is a big job, so leave a comment if you know of a theme that we’ve missed.

VBS 2012 Themes & Curriculum

Amazing Wonders Vacation Bible SchoolLifeWay “Amazing Wonders Aviation” VBS 2012: This theme is based on several famous natural landmarks around the world. It incorporates an air travel theme and the biblical content is focused on the power of God.

SKY Vacation Bible School logoGroup “Sky VBS” 2012: This is a curriculum built around the concept of trusting God and takes kids into the sky as its setting. Decoration ideas include clouds, kites, airplanes, and more. You can listen to music clips and watch a special video promotion on their website.

Clipart logo for Praise VBSGo Fish “Praise” VBS 2012: Who’s ready to put the Bible back into Vacation Bible School? The Go Fish Guys have announced their third year of VBS materials. It offers a strong evangelistic message and some of the most relevant kids worship music I’ve ever heard.

Babylon Vacation Bible School LogoGroup “Babylon VBS” 2012: This theme takes children through the story of Daniel’s captivity int he city of Babylon. Group intends this second offering to be more family inclusive and many churches use it as a family ministry event. Follow the links below for more information about the theme and its biblical content.

Gospel Light VBS logo“SonRise National Park” from Gospel Light has announced their new 2012 VBS theme. This outdoor theme ties together their biblical stories about Jesus with an exploration of the natural world. The motto reads, “Jesus provides what I truly need in every challenge of life.”

Promise Island VBS logo“Adventures on Promise Island” from Standard Publishing: This theme is all about trusting in the promises of God. The tagline reads, “Where kids discover God’s lifesaving love.” As a bonus, all their music is being recorded by children’s worship artist Yancy.

Operation Overboard VBS“Operation Overboard” from Cokesbury: This ocean scuba theme should be easy to decorate and please this publisher’s regular customers. The tagline reads, “Dare to go deep with God.” This program encouraged kids to take bold action for God.

Get Connected VBS 2012“Get Connected” VBS from Abington Press: This Vacation Bible School 2012 theme will have wide appeal with the way it incorporates social networking and digital communications.  The tagline reads, “No friend like Jesus.” Abington is the first choice for churches looking for more diversity in their VBS.

  • read our post about the theme announcement
  • check out their official website for more details
  • watch for our video review in January

“Bug Zone” VBS from Regular Baptist Press: The new theme from RBP has been announced and is getting positive feedback from their readers on Facebook. The tagline says, “Transformed by our big God. This will be a top choice for conservative churches who want strong biblical content.

“IncrediWorld Amazement Park” VBS from Answers in Geneis: This amusement park theme brings together apologetics and an evangelistic focus. Each day shows how specific animals display the glory of their Creator. Watch for our full review coming this winter.

Concordia VBS 2012 LogoConcordia House has announced their theme for next summer as “Amazing Desert Journey.” The key theme of this curriculum is “Where Jesus leads us home.” The artwork includes camels, tents, and desert sand. It reminds me a little of an Egyptian theme.

Rock the World VBSNextGen4Chirst has announced a new 2012 Vacation Bible School curriculum called “Rock the World.” The tagline reads “Be a Rock Star ~ Shine God’s Light.” The concept is built around a rock band’s road trip tour. Here is a brief introduction they sent me about the program.

LifeWay’s “Space Quest VBS” 2012:  This is the smaller of LifeWay’s two themes for Vacation Bible School. It’s typically meant for smaller churches or those doing backyard Bible clubs. We do not offer full coverage of this theme, but you can learn more from the links below.

  • visit the official website to learn more
  • watch for our video review coming in January
Bogard Press “Sonlight Express” is a train themed curriculum using the KJV of the Bible. We don’t provide full coverage of this publisher, but click here to see an introduction video.

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Other VBS Options: There are several companies that produce non-dated themes for Vacation Bible School. Here are some of those options  you might consider. These are often useful in smaller settings like Backyard Bible Clubs.

Specialty VBS Options: Here are some additional links if you have other VBS needs.

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Tammy January 17, 2012 at 9:59 pm

I wish there were more songs for SpaceQuest. Any suggestions?

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Laurie Dyer January 17, 2012 at 2:41 pm

It’s the middle of January and I am having a hard time deciding which curriculum to use this year for our VBS in July. For years our church used Gospel Light curriculum, but over the last 4 years I have been experimenting with other publishers. Some have been very good about providing step by step instructions, and good music, but one I tried was not well organized at all and the music was as one child said, “a little freaky” with an adult man dancing and lipsyncing to children’s voices (and no children in the scene). It seems each year the publishers provide less and less in the kits but expect us to pay more and purchase more on top of that. I am leaning toward Gospel Light, but haven’t read an up to date review yet. I am also leaning toward GoFish, but can’t seem to find any reviews about how the curriculum is set up and if it’s user friendly or not. If you have any up-to-date information that would be great.
Thanks

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Vicky Zahler January 15, 2012 at 2:53 pm

Would like to work together like last year on sharing resources with the local churches. please let me know if you are also interested.

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Linda Covil January 8, 2012 at 4:53 pm

I am very excited to find this website and the chance to use the free literature. I have already printed the admin. manual and teachers manual and ordered two of the Gofish videos. Thanks for a great idea and with prayer, a good VBS 2012!

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Mike Wehn December 18, 2011 at 5:07 pm

Any thoughts on Great Commission Publishing. I would like to know what the music sounds like and also what the music sounds like for the Desiring God VBS.

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