This is our list of every Vacation Bible School theme we could find, by year, going back to 1983. We built it because our old year-by-year lists on this site stopped after the 2021 list, and people kept asking what came before and after.
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How to read these tables
- Each year has its own table, newest first. The 1990s and 1980s share one table per decade.
- In the 2027 table, each theme links to the publisher’s official page. In the older tables, “Our posts” links to what we wrote at the time: a first look when the theme was announced, or a starter-kit unboxing.
- A blank cell means we could not confirm it. We did not guess. A missing publisher in a given year means we have not found the record yet, not that the publisher skipped that year.
- The year is the summer the publisher sold the theme for. Where a theme was sold two summers in a row, the note says so.
2027 VBS themes (announced so far)
Publishers announce the next summer’s theme about a year ahead. Here is what has been announced for VBS 2027 so far. Our own program, Camp Courage VBS from The Sunday School Store, is in the table with everyone else. Last updated October 2026.
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spy U Uncovering Counterfeits, Discovering the One True God | Answers in Genesis | Psalm 86:10 | spy school | Publisher page |
| PROCLAIMERS God’s Mighty Messengers | Bogard Press | Acts 1:8 (KJV) | hero training academy | Publisher page |
| On the Boardwalk Where Friendship Starts with Jesus | Cokesbury | 1 John 4:7 | boardwalk / beach | Publisher page |
| Safari Expedition Exploring God’s Good Gifts | Concordia Publishing House | James 1:17 | safari | Publisher page |
| Crave | Group | Gospel of Luke | diner / food | Publisher page |
| Kingdom of David (Holy Land Adventure) · Polar Blast (Weekend) | Group (other lines) | Psalm 13:5 (Polar Blast) | Bible times · polar | |
| Take Flight Trusting God’s Faithfulness Above All | Lifeway | Psalm 100:5 | sky / aviation | Publisher page |
| Dude Perfect ALL IN | Orange | Matthew 22:37 | sports / trick shots | Publisher page |
| Locked In Game Ready for Jesus | Mega Sports Camp | sports | Publisher page | |
| Return to Camp Moose on the Loose Following Jesus on Life’s Rugged Trails | Regular Baptist Press | camping | Publisher page | |
| Camp Courage VBS Five-day VBS with elementary and preschool tracks | The Sunday School Store | Joshua 1:9 (elementary) · Psalm 56:3 (preschool); Esther, David and Goliath, the fiery furnace, Jesus the greatest rescue, Jericho | camping | Program page · How we made it |
We don’t sell any of these third-party Bible schools. We saw that churches needed a more affordable option that was more flexible for the way they run VBS, so we’re making VBSs now that are available for sale on the Sunday School Store. All-Access Pass members get Camp Courage as part of the Pass.
VBS themes by publisher
Looking for one publisher’s whole run? Here is every theme on this page for each major publisher, newest first. Click a year to jump to its table.
Group VBS themes by year
2027 Crave · 2026 Rainforest Falls · 2025 True North · 2024 Scuba · 2023 Stellar · 2022 Monumental · 2021 Treasured · 2020 Rocky Railway · 2019 Roar · 2018 Shipwrecked · 2017 Maker Fun Factory · 2016 Cave Quest · 2015 Everest · 2014 Weird Animals · 2013 Kingdom Rock · 2012 Sky · 2011 PandaMania · 2010 High Seas Expedition · 2009 Crocodile Dock · 2008 Power Lab · 2007 Avalanche Ranch · 2006 Fiesta · 2005 Serengeti Trek · 2004 Lava Lava Island · 2003 SCUBA · 2002 Bug Safari · 2001 Polar Expedition · 2000 HolyWord Studios · 1999 Treasure Hunt Bible Adventure · 1998 Space Mission Bible Camp · 1997 Wild Frontier · 1996 Vacation Bible Ship
Lifeway VBS themes by year
2027 Take Flight · 2026 Illumination Station · 2025 Magnified! · 2024 Breaker Rock Beach · 2023 Twists & Turns · 2022 Spark Studios · 2021 Destination Dig · 2020 Concrete and Cranes · 2019 In The Wild · 2018 Game On! · 2017 Galactic Starveyors · 2016 Submerged · 2015 Journey Off the Map · 2014 Agency D3 · 2013 Colossal Coaster World · 2012 Amazing Wonders Aviation · 2011 Big Apple Adventure · 2010 Saddle Ridge Ranch · 2009 Boomerang Express · 2008 Outrigger Island · 2007 Game Day Central · 2006 Arctic Edge · 2005 Ramblin’ Road Trip · 2004 Far-Out Far East Rickshaw Rally · 2003 The Great Kingdom Caper · 2002 Amazon Outfitters · 2001 Truth Trackers and the Secret of the Stone Tablets · 2000 The Fantastic Good News Ocean Odyssey · 1999 Mt. Extreme · 1998 StarQuest · 1997 The Wild and Wonderful Good News Stampede · 1996 Go For the Goal · 1995 Windows on the World · 1994 Trail of Treasures · 1993 Summershine · 1992 Fantastic Journey · 1991 Celebrate Jesus! · 1990 Share Hope · 1989 Let’s Gather for Vacation Bible School · 1988 Living For Jesus · 1987 The Bible, God’s Treasure Book · 1986 Praising God for His Goodness · 1985 Jesus, Our Example to Follow · 1984 Thanking God for His Love · 1983 Thanking God for the Bible
Answers in Genesis VBS themes by year
2027 Spy U · 2026 Emerald Crossing · 2025 Wonder Junction · 2024 The Great Jungle Journey · 2023 Keepers of the Kingdom · 2022 Zoomerang · 2021 Mystery Island · 2020 Mystery Island · 2019 The Incredible Race · 2018 Time Lab · 2017 Operation Arctic · 2016 Ocean Commotion · 2015 Camp Kilimanjaro · 2014 International Spy Academy · 2013 The Kingdom Chronicles · 2012 IncrediWorld Amazement Park · 2011 Gold Rush · 2010 The Egypt File · 2009 Operation Space · 2008 Amazon Expedition
Cokesbury VBS themes by year
2027 On the Boardwalk · 2026 Snowball Mountain Challenge · 2025 Road Trip · 2024 Camp Firelight · 2023 Hero Hotline · 2022 Food Truck Party · 2021 Discovery on Adventure Island · 2020 Knights of North Castle · 2019 To Mars & Beyond · 2018 Rolling River Rampage · 2017 Hero Central · 2016 Surf Shack · 2015 G-Force · 2014 Workshop of Wonders · 2013 Everywhere Fun Fair · 2012 Operation Overboard · 2011 Shake It Up Cafe · 2009 Camp E.D.G.E. · 2006 Adventure of the Treasure Seekers · 2002 God’s Great Gallery · 2001 Way To Go
Abingdon Press VBS themes by year
2021 Champions in Life · 2020 Champions in Life · 2019 Whoosh · 2018 24/7 · 2017 Super God! Super Me! · 2016 Joy In Jesus · 2015 Shining Star · 2014 Praise Break · 2011 Island Odyssey · 2010 Praise Party · 2009 On the Move · 2008 Walk It Out
Concordia Publishing House VBS themes by year
2027 Safari Expedition · 2026 Tropical Trek · 2025 Epic Australian Adventure · 2024 Celebrate the Savior · 2023 God’s Living Water · 2022 The Tree of Life · 2021 God’s Wonder Lab · 2020 Rainforest Explorers · 2019 Miraculous Mission · 2018 Splash Canyon · 2017 Mighty Fortress · 2016 Barnyard Roundup · 2015 Camp Discovery · 2014 Gangway to Galileo · 2013 Tell It on the Mountain · 2012 Amazing Desert Journey · 2011 Big Jungle Adventure · 2010 Planet Zoom · 2009 Gadget’s Garage · 2008 Friendship Trek · 2006 Treasure Cove
Orange VBS themes by year
2027 Dude Perfect ALL IN · 2026 Kingdom Quest · 2025 Live It Out · 2024 Start the Party · 2023 Ready, Set, Move · 2022 Make Waves · 2021 Press Play · 2020 Focus · 2019 Power Up · 2018 Amped · 2017 Gadgets & Gizmos
Regular Baptist Press VBS themes by year
2027 Return to Camp Moose on the Loose · 2026 Junkyard Redemption · 2025 Rocket Racers · 2024 WildLIVE! · 2023 Stompers & Chompers · 2022 Kookaburra Coast · 2021 Wonder World Funfest · 2020 Big Fish Bay · 2019 GiddyUp Junction · 2018 Camp Moose-on-the-Loose · 2017 Over the Moat · 2016 Cowabunga Farm · 2015 To The Edge · 2014 Arrow Island · 2013 Investigation Destination · 2012 BugZone · 2011 Rev It Up! · 2010 SeaQuest · 2009 Polar Extremes · 2008 DinoDetectives · 2007 RescueZone · 2006 Set Sail! · 2005 Jungle Adventure · 2004 CastleKids · 2003 Trailblazers · 2002 Space Station 2002 · 2001 The F.R.O.G.S. Club · 2000 Celebrate Life · 1999 Hiking the Heights · 1998 Cactus Caravan · 1997 Meadow Mysteries · 1996 Ready, Set, Roll · 1995 Polar Expedition · 1994 Outback Odyssey · 1993 The Great Dinosaur Hunt · 1992 Voyage to the Deep · 1991 Amazon Adventure · 1990 Exploring God’s Way · 1989 Treasures in Christ · 1988 The Bible: My Light · 1987 Building Lives for God · 1986 Climbing God’s Way · 1985 A Changeless Christ for a Changing World · 1984 Mining Gold from God’s Word · 1983 Running the Race God’s Way
Bogard Press VBS themes by year
2027 PROCLAIMERS · 2026 Wonder · 2025 Timeless · 2024 Shine! · 2023 Proclamation Safari Park · 2022 The Mighty God · 2020 Alpine Ascent · 2019 Farm Fresh Faith · 2018 Jungle River Adventure · 2017 The Redeemer · 2016 The Conquerors · 2015 Camp Courageous · 2014 Cross Canyon Trail
Mega Sports Camp VBS themes by year
2027 Locked In · 2026 Mission Cup · 2025 In Your Element · 2024 Blaze a Trail · 2023 Good Vibes Only · 2021 Legendary · 2020 Heart of a Champion · 2018 Team Spirit · 2017 Conquer the Day · 2016 Epic Moments · 2015 Get Ready · 2014 Game Plan · 2011 Go the Distance
Gospel Light VBS themes by year
2015 Son Spark Labs · 2014 SonTreasure Island · SonWest Roundup (both offered again) · 2013 SonWest Roundup · 2012 SonRise National Park · 2011 SonSurf Beach Bash · 2010 SonQuest Rainforest · 2009 SonRock Kids Camp · 2008 Sonworld Adventure Park · 2007 Son Force Kids · 2006 SonTreasure Island · 2005 Kingdom of the Son (offered again) · 2004 SonGames · 2003 SonHarvest · 2002 SonCanyon River · 2001 Soncreek Junction · 2000 SonZone · 1999 SonCastle Faire · 1998 Sonlight Island · 1997 Sonrise · 1996 Kingdom of the Son · 1995 Sontown · 1994 Son Farm · 1993 Amazing Journey to Bible Times · 1992 Son Mountain · 1991 Sonward Ho! · 1990 Island in the Son · 1989 SonSeeker Safari · 1988 Wonderfaire · 1987 SonShine Patch · 1986 SonLight Mountain · 1985 SonRise Island
Standard Publishing VBS themes by year
2016 Deep Sea Discovery · 2015 Bible Blast to the Past · 2014 Jungle Safari · 2013 God’s Backyard Bible Camp · 2012 Adventures on Promise Island · 2011 Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street · 2010 Hero Headquarters · 2009 Studio Go! Game Show · 2008 God’s Big Backyard · 2007 Take the Plunge with Jesus · 2006 Trading Places · 2005 Construction Zone · 2004 Jesus Helps You Power Up · 2003 Treasures Of The Nile · 2002 Faith Mountain · 2001 Jesus To The Rescue · 2000 Road Rally Praises · 1999 We Shine For Jesus · 1998 Hooked On Jesus · 1997 Promise Builders · 1996 Jesus’ Kids · 1989 Joy Trek
2020s VBS themes by year
2026 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Crossing | Answers in Genesis | Ireland / Celtic | ||
| Wonder | Bogard Press | Colossians 1:16; the six days of creation | creation week | |
| Surprise Party Invite Your Kids to Experience the Unexpected | Children’s Ministry Deals | party | ||
| Snowball Mountain Challenge Find Your Strength in God | Cokesbury | winter mountain | ||
| Tropical Trek Jesus Comes to Seek and Save | Concordia Publishing House | Luke 19:10 | jungle | |
| Rainforest Falls | Group | the nature of God; rooted in relationship with God | rainforest | |
| Rome (Holy Land Adventure) · Galaxy (Weekend) | Group (other lines) | Bible times · space | ||
| Illumination Station | Lifeway | light | ||
| Mission Cup | Mega Sports Camp | 1 Timothy 4:12 | soccer | |
| #KidsConnect | MennoMedia | |||
| Kingdom Quest | Orange | John 8:12 | castle / knights | |
| Junkyard Redemption Offers Kids a Message of Hope in a Broken World | Regular Baptist Press | creation to new creation | junkyard |
2025 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Junction | Answers in Genesis | train junction | ||
| Timeless | Bogard Press | Romans 15:4 | time travel | |
| Road Trip | Cokesbury | road trip | ||
| Epic Australian Adventure An Unforgettable Journey with Jesus | Concordia Publishing House | John 14:6 | outback | |
| True North | Group | camping / wilderness | ||
| Egypt (Holy Land Adventure) · Yee-Haw (Weekend) | Group (other lines) | Bible times · western | ||
| Magnified! | Lifeway | |||
| In Your Element | Mega Sports Camp | Ephesians 2:10 | sports and science | |
| Live It Out Discover how to love like Jesus | Orange | John 13:34 | summer camp | |
| Our Great Big God | Pentecostal Publishing House | |||
| Rocket Racers | Regular Baptist Press | Elijah and Elisha | car racing / racetrack |
2024 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Jungle Journey | Answers in Genesis | jungle | ||
| Shine! | Bogard Press | Isaiah 60:1 | movie theater | |
| Seekers in Sneakers Discover Jesus! | Brethren Press | Luke 2; Matthew 4-5; John 8, 13, 21 | geocaching | |
| Camp Firelight A Summer Camp Adventure with God | Cokesbury | Psalm 56:3 | camping | |
| Celebrate the Savior Jesus Gives Us Joy | Concordia Publishing House | |||
| Scuba | Group | ocean | ||
| Hometown Nazareth (Holy Land Adventure) · Outback Rock (Weekend) | Group (other lines) | Bible times · outback | ||
| Breaker Rock Beach | Lifeway | beach | ||
| Blaze a Trail | Mega Sports Camp | John 14:6 | sports | |
| Start the Party Celebrate the Good News | Orange | Acts 2:28 | party | |
| WildLIVE! Showcasing Christ’s Character | Regular Baptist Press | Christ’s character | jungle / wildlife | Starter-kit review |
2023 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers of the Kingdom | Answers in Genesis | Armor of God | castle / knights | |
| Proclamation Safari Park | Bogard Press | Jesus our rescuer | safari park | |
| Hero Hotline Called Together to Serve God | Cokesbury | called to serve | superhero | |
| God’s Living Water Covered in Jesus’ Grace | Concordia Publishing House | 1 Timothy 1:14 | water | |
| Stellar | Group | space | ||
| Babylon (Holy Land Adventure) · Pets Unleashed (Weekend) | Group (other lines) | Bible times · pets | ||
| Twists & Turns | Lifeway | |||
| Good Vibes Only | Mega Sports Camp | Hebrews 10:35 | Miami / sports | |
| Ready, Set, Move | Orange | Hebrews 12:2 | sports | |
| Stompers & Chompers Where God Is Building Dino-Sized Faith in His Big Plan! | Regular Baptist Press | Genesis 1-12; Hebrews 11 | dinosaurs |
2022 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoomerang | Answers in Genesis | Australia | ||
| The Mighty God God Leads Moses and Me | Bogard Press | Jeremiah 32:17-18; Moses and the Exodus | ||
| Castle of Courage | Children’s Ministry Deals | castle | ||
| Food Truck Party On a Roll with God! | Cokesbury | God’s provision | food truck | |
| The Tree of Life God’s Promise of Salvation | Concordia Publishing House | salvation history | ||
| NORB-E | GO! Curriculum (BOLT VBS) | robot | ||
| Monumental | Group | southwest canyon | ||
| Jerusalem Marketplace (Holy Land Adventure) · HayDay (Weekend) | Group (other lines) | Bible times · farm | ||
| Spark Studios | Lifeway | art studio | ||
| Make Waves What you do today can change the world around you | Orange | ocean | ||
| Kookaburra Coast Awesome Adventures in God’s Glory | Regular Baptist Press | Exodus 3-20; Psalm 57:5 | Australian coast |
2021 VBS themes
This was the last of our old yearly roundups: the 2021 themes list.
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions in Life First released for 2020 and carried into 2021. | Abingdon Press | sports | ||
| Mystery Island Released for 2020 and carried into 2021; Answers in Genesis lists it as the 2021 theme. | Answers in Genesis | Attributes of God | island | |
| Come to the Table | Brethren Press and MennoMedia | stories from Luke and John | ||
| Lava Lava Luau | Children’s Ministry Deals | island (escape-room format) | ||
| Discovery on Adventure Island Also sold for the 2022 season. | Cokesbury | island | ||
| God’s Wonder Lab Jesus Does the Impossible Some retailers list it for 2022. | Concordia Publishing House | science lab | ||
| Totally 80’s | GO! Curriculum (BOLT VBS) | 1980s | First look | |
| Treasured Discovering You’re Priceless to God | Group | jungle ruins | ||
| Destination Dig | Lifeway | Archaeology in biblical Israel | archaeology dig | |
| Legendary | Mega Sports Camp | sports | ||
| Press Play Announced as “Fresh Play: Get in the Mix.” | Orange | Zacchaeus, the Lost Sheep | media | |
| Wonder World Funfest Amazed by Our Extraordinary Savior | Regular Baptist Press | Jesus’ power and miracles | carnival |
2020 VBS themes
Our most-read roundup was the 2020 list, with a first look at five of these programs.
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystery Island Tracking Down the One True God | Answers in Genesis | God’s attributes | tropical island | |
| Champions in Life Ready, Set, Go with God! | Abingdon Press | sports | ||
| Alpine Ascent Find Strength in God’s Word | Bogard Press | mountain | ||
| Breakout Escape From Ordinary to Extraordinary | Children’s Ministry Deals | Colossians 1:13 | escape room | |
| Knights of North Castle Quest for the King’s Armor | Cokesbury | Armor of God (Ephesians 6) | castle / knights | First look |
| Rainforest Explorers Jesus Leads the Way | Concordia Publishing House | rainforest | ||
| BOLT VBS Three-day virtual VBS | GO! Curriculum (BOLT VBS) | at home | ||
| Rocky Railway Jesus has the power to pull us through! | Group | railway / mountain | First look | |
| Wilderness Escape (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| Concrete and Cranes Building our faith on the Cornerstone | Lifeway | Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20) | construction | First look |
| Heart of a Champion | Mega Sports Camp | sports | ||
| Focus See What Matters Most | Orange | senses / optics | First look | |
| Oasis Adventures | Pentecostal Publishing House | archaeology dig | ||
| Big Fish Bay Hooked on God’s Mercy | Regular Baptist Press | Jonah | ocean / fishing | First look |
The 2020s so far. Camping and jungle themes lead this decade. Western themes are rare now; Group’s Yee-Haw weekend program in 2025 is the only one in this decade’s tables. COVID scrambled the calendar too. Several publishers sold their 2020 theme again in 2021, so a few themes are noted under both years.
2010s VBS themes by year
2019 VBS themes
We reviewed the 2019 kits on our 2019 themes page.
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whoosh | Abingdon Press | Starter-kit review | ||
| The Incredible Race Explore God’s love for the Nations | Answers in Genesis | The nations / Babel | world race | |
| Farm Fresh Faith God’s Faithfulness to Joseph | Bogard Press | Joseph | farm | |
| Messengers for Jesus | Church of the Nazarene | Old and New Testament messengers | ||
| To Mars & Beyond | Cokesbury | space | First look · Unboxing (with Whoosh) | |
| Miraculous Mission God with Us | Concordia Publishing House | space mission | ||
| Roar Get ready to ROAR! | Group | African savanna | ||
| Athens (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| In The Wild | Lifeway | jungle | Starter-kit review | |
| Who Is My Neighbor? Learning to Love Like Jesus | MennoMedia | |||
| Power Up Raise Your Game | Orange | 2 Peter 1:3 | retro video game | |
| GiddyUp Junction Taking God’s Love to New Frontiers | Regular Baptist Press | western | First look |
2018 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Jesus Makes a Way Every Day | Abingdon Press | John 10:10 | ||
| Time Lab | Answers in Genesis | time travel | ||
| Jungle River Adventure Ride the Current to God’s Perfect Plan | Bogard Press | jungle | ||
| Rolling River Rampage | Cokesbury | river rafting | ||
| Splash Canyon | Concordia Publishing House | canyon / water | ||
| Shipwrecked | Group | island | ||
| Babylon (Holy Land Adventure) · Polar Blast | Group (other lines) | Bible times · polar | ||
| Game On! | Lifeway | sports | ||
| Team Spirit | Mega Sports Camp | sports | ||
| Peace Lab Discover God’s Way of Peace | MennoMedia | |||
| Amped Live Fully Alive! | Orange | John 10:10 | music / concert | |
| Camp Moose-on-the-Loose Discovering God’s Forever Forgiveness | Regular Baptist Press | camping |
2017 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super God! Super Me! Super Possibility! | Abingdon Press | superhero | ||
| Operation Arctic | Answers in Genesis | arctic | ||
| The Redeemer | Bogard Press | |||
| Hero Central | Cokesbury | superhero | ||
| Mighty Fortress | Concordia Publishing House | the Reformation | castle / knights | |
| Victory The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid | Go Fish Resources | Psalm 118:6 | pep rally / sports | |
| Maker Fun Factory | Group | factory / invention | ||
| Rome (Holy Land Adventure) · Passport to Peru | Group (other lines) | Bible times · Peru | ||
| Galactic Starveyors | Lifeway | space | ||
| Conquer the Day | Mega Sports Camp | sports | ||
| Digging for Treasure Parables Revealed | MennoMedia | parables of Jesus | ||
| Gadgets & Gizmos Uniquely Wired. Wonderfully Made. | Orange | made in God’s image | invention | |
| Over the Moat Drawbridge to the King | Regular Baptist Press | castle / knights |
2016 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy In Jesus Everywhere! All The Time! | Abingdon Press | |||
| Ocean Commotion Diving Into Noah’s Flood | Answers in Genesis | Genesis flood | ocean | |
| The Conquerors | Bogard Press | |||
| Surf Shack Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love | Cokesbury | beach | ||
| Barnyard Roundup Jesus Gathers Us Together | Concordia Publishing House | farm | ||
| ¡Sorpresa! El Camino del Perdón | Concordia Publishing House (Spanish) | Forgiveness | ||
| Cave Quest Following Jesus, the Light of the World | Group | cave | ||
| Egypt: Joseph’s Journey (Holy Land Adventure) · Expedition Norway · Pets Unleashed | Group (other lines) | Bible times · Norway · pets | ||
| Tree House | Jeff Slaughter | |||
| Submerged Finding Truth Below the Surface | Lifeway | ocean | ||
| Jesus Is… | Lifeway (Zip for Kids) | |||
| Epic Moments | Mega Sports Camp | sports | ||
| Surprise! Stories of Discovering Jesus | MennoMedia | |||
| PROOF Pirates Finding the Treasure of God’s Amazing Grace | New Growth Press / Sojourn Kids | pirate | First look | |
| Cowabunga Farm Growin’ With Our Faithful God | Regular Baptist Press | farm | ||
| Deep Sea Discovery God is With Me Wherever I Go | Standard Publishing | ocean |
2015 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Star See the Jesus in Me | Abingdon Press | |||
| Camp Kilimanjaro An Epic Expedition Through Proverbs | Answers in Genesis | Proverbs | camping / safari | |
| Camp Courageous | Bogard Press | camping | ||
| G-Force God’s Love in Action | Cokesbury | |||
| Camp Discovery Jesus at Work Through Us | Concordia Publishing House | 1 John 4:19 | camping | |
| Son Spark Labs Discovering God’s Plan 4U=Jesus! SonRise National Park was also offered again. | Gospel Light | science lab | ||
| Everest Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power | Group | mountain | ||
| Thailand Trek (Cross Culture) · Outback Rock · Hometown Nazareth | Group (other lines) | Thailand · outback · Bible times | ||
| Fun Run Some lists show “Run Run.” We are not certain; if you have better information, please leave a comment. | Jeff Slaughter | |||
| Journey Off the Map Unknown To Us, Known To Him | Lifeway | jungle | ||
| I Am… | Lifeway (Zip for Kids) | |||
| Get Ready | Mega Sports Camp | sports | ||
| Message Received | MennoMedia | |||
| To The Edge Encounter the God of the Universe | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| Bible Blast to the Past Discover God’s Everlasting Love | Standard Publishing | time travel |
2014 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praise Break Celebrating the Works of God | Abingdon Press | |||
| International Spy Academy Agents for the One True God | Answers in Genesis | spy | ||
| Cross Canyon Trail | Bogard Press | western | ||
| Workshop of Wonders Imagine & Build with God | Cokesbury | construction | ||
| Gangway to Galileo Amazing Grace Adventures | Concordia Publishing House | Sea of Galilee | ||
| Shine God gets the glory, not us | Go Fish Resources | |||
| SonTreasure Island · SonWest Roundup (both offered again) | Gospel Light | island · western | ||
| Faith Expedition God’s Treasure Revealed | Great Commission Publications | |||
| Weird Animals Where Jesus’ Love Is One-of-a-Kind | Group | animals / jungle | ||
| Wilderness Escape (Holy Land Adventure) · Blast Off | Group (other lines) | Bible times · space | ||
| Scavenger Hunt | Jeff Slaughter | |||
| Agency D3 Discover. Decide. Defend. | Lifeway | detective | ||
| God Is… | Lifeway (Zip for Kids) | |||
| Game Plan | Mega Sports Camp | sports | ||
| Arrow Island Choosing God’s Way | Regular Baptist Press | island | ||
| Jungle Safari Where Kids Explore the Nature of God | Standard Publishing | jungle |
2013 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingdom Chronicles Standing Strong in the Battle for Truth | Answers in Genesis | castle / knights | ||
| Everywhere Fun Fair Where God’s World Comes Together | Cokesbury | world fair | ||
| Tell It on the Mountain Where Jesus Christ Is Lord | Concordia Publishing House | mountain | ||
| Gotta Move! | Go Fish Resources | movement / exercise | ||
| SonWest Roundup | Gospel Light | western | ||
| Kingdom Rock | Group | castle / knights | ||
| Athens (Holy Land Adventure) · Hayday | Group (other lines) | Bible times · farm | ||
| Colossal Coaster World Facing Fear Trusting God | Lifeway | amusement park | ||
| Investigation Destination Follow Clues to the King of Kings | Regular Baptist Press | detective / mystery | ||
| Jungle Jaunt Reissue of the 2007 Club VBS theme. | Lifeway (Club VBS) | rainforest | ||
| God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Sun / Under the Stars | Standard Publishing | camping |
2012 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncrediWorld Amazement Park | Answers in Genesis | amusement park | ||
| Amazing Desert Journey Where Jesus Leads Us Home | Concordia Publishing House | The Lord’s Prayer | desert | |
| Operation Overboard Dare to Go Deep with God | Cokesbury | ocean / boat | ||
| SonRise National Park | Gospel Light | camping | ||
| Sky | Group | sky | ||
| Babylon (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| Amazing Wonders Aviation Encountering God’s Awesome Power | Lifeway | aviation | ||
| BugZone Transformed by Our Big God | Regular Baptist Press | insects / bugs | ||
| SpaceQuest Jesus: The Way, the Truth, the Life! Reissue of the 2006 Club VBS theme. | Lifeway (Club VBS) | John 14:6 | space | |
| Adventures on Promise Island Where Kids Discover God’s Lifesaving Love! | Standard Publishing | island | ||
| Kids of Courage | Voice of the Martyrs | The persecuted church | world missions | First look · Starter-kit review |
2011 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Odyssey To the Ends of the Earth With Jesus Christ | Abingdon Press | island | ||
| Gold Rush | Answers in Genesis | gold mining / western | ||
| Big Jungle Adventure A Faith Journey with Jesus | Concordia Publishing House | 2 Timothy 4:18 | jungle | |
| Shake It Up Cafe Where Kids Carry Out God’s Recipe | Cokesbury | cafe / kitchen | ||
| Kickin’ It Old School | Go Fish Resources | |||
| SonSurf Beach Bash | Gospel Light | beach | ||
| PandaMania | Group | animals / jungle | ||
| Hometown Nazareth (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| Big Apple Adventure Where Faith and Life Connect | Lifeway | city | ||
| Rev It Up! Full Throttle for God | Regular Baptist Press | racing / motors | ||
| Go the Distance | Mega Sports Camp | sports | ||
| Beach Blast Reissue of the 2005 Club VBS theme. | Lifeway (Club VBS) | beach | ||
| Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street | Standard Publishing | city |
2010 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praise Party Worshiping God with Head, Heart, Hands, Feet, & SOUL!! | Abingdon Press | worship | party | |
| The Egypt File Decoding the Mystery of Life | Answers in Genesis | Egypt / mystery | ||
| Planet Zoom Where Bold Bee-lievers Zip, Zap & Zoom for Jesus | Concordia Publishing House | bees / space | ||
| SonQuest Rainforest | Gospel Light | rainforest | ||
| High Seas Expedition | Group | ocean | ||
| Egypt (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| Saddle Ridge Ranch Roundn’ Up Questions, Drivin’ Home Answers | Lifeway | western | ||
| Route 254 | Lifeway (Club VBS) | road | ||
| SeaQuest Diving for God’s Treasure | Regular Baptist Press | ocean / undersea | ||
| Hero Headquarters | Standard Publishing | superhero |
Go Fish Resources also sells four programs with no year on them: Gotta Move!, Praise, Backstage With The Bible, and Kickin’ It Old School.
The 2010s. Water won this decade. Islands, oceans, and beaches are everywhere in these tables. Superhero themes first show up in this list in 2010. By now Group was running three lines at once: a flagship theme, a Holy Land Adventure town, and a weekend program. Gospel Light and Standard Publishing both stopped making new VBS programs in the middle of the decade.
2000s VBS themes by year
2009 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On the Move God’s Grace from Place to Place | Abingdon Press | travel | ||
| Operation Space | Answers in Genesis | space | ||
| Gadget’s Garage Jesus makes all things new! | Concordia Publishing House | inventor’s garage | ||
| Camp E.D.G.E. Experience and Discover God Everywhere | Cokesbury | camp | ||
| SonRock Kids Camp | Gospel Light | camping | ||
| Crocodile Dock | Group | bayou | ||
| Rome (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| Boomerang Express It All Comes Back to Jesus | Lifeway | Australian outback | ||
| Truth Trek Digging for God’s Treasures | Lifeway (Club VBS) | Ten Commandments | archaeological dig | |
| Polar Extremes All of Me, All-Out for God | Regular Baptist Press | arctic / polar | ||
| Studio Go! Game Show | Standard Publishing | game show |
2008 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk It Out Together in the Way of Jesus | Abingdon Press | walking / journey | ||
| Amazon Expedition | Answers in Genesis | jungle | ||
| Friendship Trek | Concordia Publishing House | hiking trail | ||
| Sonworld Adventure Park | Gospel Light | amusement park | ||
| Power Lab | Group | science lab | ||
| Jerusalem Marketplace (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| Outrigger Island Living God’s Unshakeable Truth | Lifeway | island | ||
| Cactus Canyon | Lifeway (Club VBS) | John 3:16 | western | |
| DinoDetectives Digging for God’s Truth | Regular Baptist Press | dinosaurs / detective | ||
| God’s Big Backyard | Standard Publishing | backyard |
2007 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Son Force Kids | Gospel Light | space | ||
| Avalanche Ranch | Group | western | ||
| Galilee By the Sea (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| Game Day Central Where Heroes are Made | Lifeway | sports | ||
| Jungle Jaunt | Lifeway (Club VBS) | Psalm 145:1-2 | jungle | |
| RescueZone Saved by God’s Power | Regular Baptist Press | rescue | ||
| Take the Plunge with Jesus | Standard Publishing | water |
2006 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Cove | Concordia Publishing House | beach / treasure | ||
| Adventure of the Treasure Seekers Exploring God’s Promises | Cokesbury | treasure dig | ||
| SonTreasure Island | Gospel Light | island | ||
| Fiesta | Group | Latin America | ||
| Bethlehem Village (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| Arctic Edge Where Adventure Meets Courage | Lifeway | arctic | ||
| SpaceQuest Jesus: The Way, the Truth, the Life! | Lifeway (Club VBS) | John 14:6 | space | |
| Set Sail! Spread the Good News | Regular Baptist Press | sailing | ||
| Trading Places | Standard Publishing |
2005 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom of the Son (offered again) | Gospel Light | castle / knights | ||
| Serengeti Trek | Group | safari | ||
| Jerusalem Marketplace (Holy Land Adventure) | Group (other lines) | Bible times | ||
| Ramblin’ Road Trip Which Way Do I Go? | Lifeway | road trip | ||
| Beach Blast God is faithful. I can dig it! | Lifeway (Club VBS) | beach | ||
| Jungle Adventure Discovering God’s Love | Regular Baptist Press | jungle | ||
| Construction Zone Building Character Like Jesus | Standard Publishing | construction |
2004 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonGames | Gospel Light | sports | ||
| Lava Lava Island | Group | island | ||
| Far-Out Far East Rickshaw Rally Racing to the Son Often shortened to “Rickshaw Rally.” See the note under the 2000s. | Lifeway | East Asia | ||
| CastleKids Choosing to Serve the King | Regular Baptist Press | castle | ||
| Jesus Helps You Power Up | Standard Publishing |
2003 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonHarvest | Gospel Light | farm | ||
| SCUBA | Group | ocean | ||
| The Great Kingdom Caper Cracking the Character Code | Lifeway | castle / knights | ||
| Trailblazers Following Our Faithful God | Regular Baptist Press | trail / outdoors | ||
| Treasures Of The Nile | Standard Publishing | Egypt |
2002 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| God’s Great Gallery Exploring God’s Wonderful Works | Cokesbury | art gallery | ||
| SonCanyon River | Gospel Light | canyon | ||
| Bug Safari | Group | safari | ||
| Amazon Outfitters On Expedition With the One True God | Lifeway | jungle | ||
| Space Station 2002 Exploring Our Awesome God | Regular Baptist Press | space | ||
| Faith Mountain | Standard Publishing | mountain |
2001 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Way To Go Good Neighbor Tours | Cokesbury | travel tours | ||
| Soncreek Junction | Gospel Light | |||
| Polar Expedition | Group | polar | ||
| Truth Trackers and the Secret of the Stone Tablets | Lifeway | Ten Commandments | detective | |
| The F.R.O.G.S. Club Forgive, Respect, Obey, Give Thanks, Serve | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| Jesus To The Rescue | Standard Publishing | rescue |
2000 VBS themes
| Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonZone | Gospel Light | science lab | ||
| HolyWord Studios | Group | film studio | ||
| The Fantastic Good News Ocean Odyssey Diving into the Depths of God’s Faithfulness | Lifeway | ocean | ||
| Celebrate Life From the Beginning to Eternity | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| Road Rally Praises Also remembered as “In the Race with Jesus.” We are not certain; if you have better information, please leave a comment. | Standard Publishing | sports |
The 2000s. Spaceship themes are a lot of fun. They come and go with the movie cycle, or with whatever rockets the kids are obsessed with that year. Castles and knights are the steady one: a few every decade, never gone. There is a whole intersection between kids’ culture, pop culture, and the same handful of favorite VBS destinations.
One 2004 theme needs a note. Lifeway’s Far-Out Far East Rickshaw Rally drew objections from Asian-American Christians over its use of cultural stereotypes. On November 6, 2013, Lifeway’s president apologized publicly for it.
1990s VBS themes
| Year | Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SonCastle Faire | Gospel Light | castle / knights | ||
| 1999 | Treasure Hunt Bible Adventure | Group | treasure hunt | ||
| 1999 | Mt. Extreme The Ultimate Good News Challenge | Lifeway | mountain / extreme sports | ||
| 1999 | Hiking the Heights Jesus Leads the Way | Regular Baptist Press | hiking / mountains | ||
| 1999 | We Shine For Jesus | Standard Publishing | |||
| 1998 | Sonlight Island | Gospel Light | island | ||
| 1998 | Space Mission Bible Camp | Group | space | ||
| 1998 | StarQuest A Galactic Good News Adventure | Lifeway | space | ||
| 1998 | Cactus Caravan Jesus Is Life | Regular Baptist Press | desert / western | ||
| 1998 | Hooked On Jesus | Standard Publishing | fishing | ||
| 1997 | Sonrise | Gospel Light | |||
| 1997 | Wild Frontier | Group | western | ||
| 1997 | The Wild and Wonderful Good News Stampede Telling Others about Jesus | Lifeway | western | ||
| 1997 | Meadow Mysteries Magnifying Christ | Regular Baptist Press | meadow / nature | ||
| 1997 | Promise Builders | Standard Publishing | construction | ||
| 1996 | Kingdom of the Son | Gospel Light | castle / knights | ||
| 1996 | Vacation Bible Ship | Group | ship / ocean | ||
| 1996 | Go For the Goal Lifeway’s own archive spells it this way; one other source has “Go For the Gold.” | Lifeway | Philippians 3:14 | sports | |
| 1996 | Ready, Set, Roll Winning God’s Way | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| 1996 | Jesus’ Kids | Standard Publishing | |||
| 1995 | Sontown | Gospel Light | city | ||
| 1995 | Windows on the World | Lifeway | world cultures | ||
| 1995 | Polar Expedition Tracking God’s Truth in VBS | Regular Baptist Press | arctic / polar | ||
| 1994 | Son Farm | Gospel Light | farm | ||
| 1994 | Trail of Treasures | Lifeway | trail / treasure | ||
| 1994 | Outback Odyssey Discovering God’s Answers | Regular Baptist Press | Australia outback | ||
| 1993 | Amazing Journey to Bible Times | Gospel Light | Bible times | ||
| 1993 | Summershine | Lifeway | |||
| 1993 | The Great Dinosaur Hunt Digging for God’s Truth | Regular Baptist Press | dinosaurs | ||
| 1992 | Son Mountain | Gospel Light | mountain | ||
| 1992 | Fantastic Journey | Lifeway | |||
| 1992 | Voyage to the Deep The Depths of God’s Love | Regular Baptist Press | ocean | ||
| 1991 | Sonward Ho! | Gospel Light | western | ||
| 1991 | Celebrate Jesus! | Lifeway | |||
| 1991 | Amazon Adventure Telling the Good News | Regular Baptist Press | Amazon jungle | ||
| 1990 | Island in the Son | Gospel Light | island | ||
| 1990 | Share Hope Reach Through Vacation Bible School | Lifeway | |||
| 1990 | Exploring God’s Way | Regular Baptist Press |
The 1990s. I remember a cowboy theme from Lifeway in the ’90s, from my years as a teenage VBS volunteer. That was 1997’s Good News Stampede. Group ran Wild Frontier the same summer. Two cowboy themes in one year. The same publishers don’t stray far from the half-dozen scripts of what a VBS destination should be.
1980s VBS themes
| Year | Theme | Publisher | Bible focus | Setting | Our posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SonSeeker Safari | Gospel Light | safari | ||
| 1989 | Let’s Gather for Vacation Bible School | Lifeway | |||
| 1989 | Treasures in Christ | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| 1989 | Joy Trek A Journey with Jesus through time and space | Standard Publishing | space | ||
| 1988 | Wonderfaire | Gospel Light | fair | ||
| 1988 | Living For Jesus | Lifeway | |||
| 1988 | The Bible: My Light | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| 1987 | SonShine Patch | Gospel Light | farm | ||
| 1987 | The Bible, God’s Treasure Book Lifeway lists this as a Joint Service Theme. | Lifeway | |||
| 1987 | Building Lives for God | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| 1986 | SonLight Mountain | Gospel Light | mountain | ||
| 1986 | Praising God for His Goodness Lifeway lists this as a Joint Service Theme. | Lifeway | |||
| 1986 | Climbing God’s Way | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| 1985 | SonRise Island | Gospel Light | island | ||
| 1985 | Jesus, Our Example to Follow Lifeway lists this as a Joint Service Theme. | Lifeway | |||
| 1985 | A Changeless Christ for a Changing World | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| 1984 | Thanking God for His Love Lifeway lists this as a Joint Service Theme. | Lifeway | |||
| 1984 | Mining Gold from God’s Word | Regular Baptist Press | |||
| 1983 | Thanking God for the Bible Lifeway lists this as a Joint Service Theme. | Lifeway | |||
| 1983 | Running the Race God’s Way | Regular Baptist Press |
The 1980s. The oldest records we found are from Lifeway, Gospel Light, and Standard. In this list, most 1980s themes are titles, not destinations: “Living For Jesus,” “Thanking God for the Bible.” Lifeway labels its 1983 to 1987 entries Joint Service Themes. The destination-style theme shows up here by the late 1980s.
The VBS settings that keep coming back
Read enough of these tables and a pattern shows up. Most VBS programs pick from the same short list of favorite destinations. Six of them keep returning:
- Islands, oceans, and beaches: Outrigger Island (2008), Submerged (2016), Breaker Rock Beach (2024).
- Jungle, safari, and rainforest: Amazon Outfitters (2002), Roar (2019), Rainforest Falls (2026).
- Castles and knights: The Great Kingdom Caper (2003), Kingdom Rock (2013), Kingdom Quest (2026).
- Space: StarQuest (1998), Galactic Starveyors (2017), Stellar (2023).
- Camping and wilderness: SonRock Kids Camp (2009), Camp Firelight (2024), True North (2025).
- Western and cowboy: Good News Stampede (1997), Saddle Ridge Ranch (2010), Yee-Haw (2025).
Plenty of themes have no place at all: science labs, spy schools, game shows, food trucks. Those are the wild cards, and there are a lot of them.
How we used to review these kits
When publishers sent us starter kits, we did not rate them. We laid out where each publisher stands, then asked whether that fits your church. Two examples from kits we opened:
- Regular Baptist Press positions itself as an evangelism-first program. If those are your church’s values, it is a strong pick. If your church leaves decisions about a child’s faith with the family rather than the camp, plan on modifying it.
- Group runs rotating mixed-age crews instead of the traditional graded classes. If your volunteers like that structure, it fits. If your church expects age-graded rooms, plan on changes.
That is the whole method. We have not reviewed the newer themes, so you will find no verdicts on them here.
Catholic VBS programs
Catholic VBS comes two ways. Some publishers sell one program that stays the same or changes slowly. Others carry a new theme each year: Our Sunday Visitor’s Totally Catholic VBS is Rainforest Falls for 2026. We have not built a year table for them yet. These are the active Catholic VBS programs we found. Our older note on Catholic VBS curriculum is still up.
| Publisher | Program |
|---|---|
| Cat.Chat | Cat.Chat VBS |
| Growing with the Saints | Catholic Kidz Camp |
| Our Sunday Visitor | Totally Catholic VBS |
| Holy Heroes | Summer Faith Adventure |
| Loyola Press | Catholic Vacation Bible School |
| Vianney Vocations (“God is Good VBS”) | Discovery Mission |
Why this list exists
We started reviewing VBS kits on this site in 2008. Every winter the publishers sent starter kits. We posted a first look at each theme, then an unboxing, then a yearly roundup. The last of those roundups was the 2021 list.
In 2020, churches were taking time off from VBS, and the VBS publishers were trying to decide what to do. We decided to work on our own curriculum, so our focus changed too. We did not spend as much time reviewing VBS. Things have normalized now. This page backfills the missing years and pulls our old lists into one place.
I directed VBS ten years running at a small church, and I volunteered before and after that. Hundreds of kits crossed my desk for this blog. That is the whole credential behind this list.
Our old roundups are still up: 2019, 2020, and 2021. A separate post on VBS controversies and mistakes is coming. It will be linked here.
Sources and method
Themes come from the publishers’ own archives and announcements, from retailer rosters by year, and from our own review posts. The year is the summer the theme was sold for. Where sources disagreed on a year, we used the publisher’s own page and noted the other. Where we found nothing, the cell is blank.
Which theme did your church run the summer you remember best? Did we miss one? Tell me in the comments and I will add it.
VBS historical scrapbook
- Rainy River Mission Summer Bible School, 1953. Author/source institution: Mennonite Church USA Archives. Wikimedia Commons file and rights statement. Original archive photograph on Flickr. Archival reference: Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference Photographs; 1956 Gospel Evangel Photographs; HM4-136 Box 2a Folder 15a. The photograph’s title identifies 1953; the 2014 digital date is not the historical event date.
- Daily Vacation Bible School at Woodlawn Mennonite Church, undated. Author/source institution: Mennonite Church USA Archives. Wikimedia Commons file and rights statement. Original archive photograph on Flickr. Archival reference: Delton Franz Papers, 1952–2000; Photographs, n.d.; HM1-012 Box 2 Folder 30. The 2013 digital date must not be treated as the date of the scene.
- Jesus, Joy for All songbook. Photo listed by ColsonsCollectibles. Etsy source listing. The 1982 date comes from the seller; the original publisher was not independently confirmed for this insert.
- Treasure Hunt Bible Adventure tin and kit contents. Two photos listed by Grizzly-Shoppe. Publisher: Group. eBay source listing. The 1999 date comes from the seller.
- Mixed Group VBS media collection. Photo listed by jayme-pie. eBay source listing. This is a mixed collection; the insert does not assign all objects to one year or one theme. A specific date is not claimed from the photograph.
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