VBS 2021 Themes for Vacation Bible School

The new VBS curriculum has arrived for 2021. Which is best for your church? Browse all the new themes for VBS 2021.

VBS 2021 Starts Here

What is the theme for Vacation Bible School next summer?


LifeWay VBS 2021 theme reveal

Destination Dig VBS 2021 from LifeWay

Destination Dig VBS from LifeWay

Pack your bags and grab your gear, VBS 2021 is headed to present-day Israel where an epic adventure of discovery awaits. Discover long-hidden treasures, amazing finds, and exciting evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories. They really happened.

At a glance: LifeWay VBS is second only to Group Publishing in it’s annual reach. We estimate over 20,000 churches use LifeWay every year.

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Torchbearers VBS 2021

Torchbearers Olympic themed VBS for 2021.

TORCHBEARERS VBS is a new Olympic themed VBS for the summer of 2021. This program is strong on the GOSPEL and will inspire kids to TAKE THE GOSPEL GLOBAL.

At a glance: This theme is heavy on missions focus and aims to inspire the next generation to take their place in the Great Commission.


BOLT 2021 VBS from Go Curriculum

The team at GO! Curriculum has designed a 4-day VBS with an optional 5th day Family Rerun Event that is custom made for churches and families during this time. This user-friendly any family or church can do it at their home, in their neighborhood or your church campus.

At a glance: With minimal preparation, easy to follow instructions, and a video that leads kids step-by-step through each day, BOLT VBS: TOTALLY 80’s is the radical solution for your church or family.


Lava Lava Luau 2021 VBS

The creative team at Children’s Ministry Deals has announced an all new VBS theme for 2021 built around their escape room concept.

Lava Lava Luau VBS is an Escape Room Themed program. Perfect for kids ages 6-12. It has 5-days of lessons and activities and includes large group activities and small group discussion.

Emotions are like a force of nature, but with God’s help, we can learn to take control of our emotions before a storm hits!  During our fun week at the Lava Lava Luau, we’ll see what God’s Word says about anger, sadness, jealousy, and frustration and learn how we can respond to others who may be feeling these emotions as well. In Lava Lava Luau 5-Day VBS curriculum, kids will learn Biblical ways to express and deal with their emotions. 

Group VBS 2021 theme reveal

Group VBS 2021 Theme - Treasured

Treasured VBS: Discovering You’re Priceless to God

Embark on an epic quest through hidden ruins, ancient caves, and dense jungles. At Treasured VBS, kids dig into action-packed, faith-filled adventures. They’ll discover God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems, or gold–it’s them!

At a glace: Group Easy VBS is always wildly popular. They are known for their creative R.E.A.L. teaching style and fun cartoon animals.


Cokesbury VBS 2021 theme reveal

Cokesbury VBS 2021 theme Adventure Island

Discovery on Adventure Island invites children to arise and shine because the light of God’s love has come and is shining on them. The children will be empowered by exploring ways God shines great light in the world and by learning how they can also shine God’s light by reflecting what they’ve learned. Through stories in the Old and New Testaments, this program will show students how connection with God brings the invitation to shine God’s light in a world that needs it now more than ever..


Regular Baptist Press (RBP) VBS 2021 theme reveal

Wonder World Funfest: Amazed by Our Extraordinary Savior VBS 2021

Wonder World Funfest: Amazed by Our Extraordinary Savior

Grab some cotton candy! The gates are opening at Wonder World Funfest. With this fair theme, kids will experience a bustling fairground, carnival activities, and extraordinary exhibits, complete with rides, animals, and treats. Students will marvel at the Scriptures’ revelation of Jesus long before He came to earth and at the showstopping events of His earthly ministry. Amazed by Jesus, students will learn to love Him and live for Him.

At a glance: This is a carnival / state fair theme from Regular Baptist Press. They are known for their conservative Bible teaching and emphasis on evangelism through Vacation Bible School.


Answers in Genesis VBS 2021 theme

The new program from AIG has not been announced. We are keeping watch on their social media accounts and will post the full details as soon as we know.


Orange 2021 theme

Press Play - Orange VBS 2021

Fresh Play: Get in the Mix

Something remarkable can happen when a child starts learning to see themselves the way God sees them. To us that’s real confidence. In 2021, we’re planning a VBS that encourages every child to know that because of Jesus, they can have confidence because. . . They are known. They belong. They are forgiven. They can change. They can make a difference.

At a glance: Orange is a popular curriculum line that has offered Vacation Bible School curriculum for several years.


Concordia Publishing House (CPH) 2021 theme

Concordia Publishing House (CPH) 2021 theme

God’s Wonder Lab: Jesus Does the Impossible

Our God can make the impossible possible! He does marvelous things! A science lab conducts experiments that explain how things are possible. In Jesus’ ministry, He did things that are impossible. His greatest miracle of all was dying on the cross and rising from the dead for our salvation. At God’s Wonder Lab, discover that Jesus does the impossible for us.

At a glance: CPH is a conservative Lutheran publisher with a emphasis on teaching the Bible to children.


Mega Sports Camp 2021 theme reveal

The new program from Mega Sports Camp has not been announced. We are keeping watch on their social media accounts and will post the full details as soon as we know.

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Abingdon Press 2021 theme reveal

The new program from Abingdon has not been announced. We are keeping watch on their social media accounts and will post the full details as soon as we know.

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Bograd Press 2021 theme reveal

The new program from Bogard has not been announced. We are keeping watch on their social media accounts and will post the full details as soon as we know.

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  • Visit their official Facebook page
  • Read our review… coming soon

Where to buy VBS Curriculum for 2021?

All of the curriculum publishers offer their Vacation Bible School for sale on their official websites. If you are shopping around there are some other places to buy.

Concordia Publishing house offers all the major VBS programs with free shipping. Check out their VBS 2021 theme coverage to learn more.

VBS 2021 Themes Revealed
The new VBS curriculum has arrived for 2021. Which is best for your church? Browse all the new themes for VBS 2021.

6 thoughts on “VBS 2021 Themes for Vacation Bible School”

  1. Wonderful themes for children. Our children are a true heritage for the church. We all need to nurture them in God’s ways. How I wish I could get these lessons in PDF form for our African churches too. Good bless you.

  2. What themes do you have for a 3 day vbs with the last night being a family night and where the kids can perform songs and anything else they learned.

  3. Hello! I know I’m not the publisher of this website but I know something that can answer your question. So I had this one Vacation Bible School theme at my friends church that lasted 3 days and ended on a wednesday. The theme was actually the them from Lifeway from 2019. I believe it was called ” In The Wild” and they did not do all the songs but did Day 1, 2, and 3 songs (Of cource the theme song). If your church or something isn’t apart of the Southern Baptist Convition or you would like to try out Lifeway for the first time I suggest using Lifeway themes. They have awesome themes, games, lessons. and many more amazing things.

    Hope this helps!~
    Dylan

  4. Do you have any one day curriculum, ending with recreational time fir the kids.
    We’d like to do just one day ending with family time.

  5. Hello there, this is Rev. Alberto A. Valdez, Pastor of Lifegate Church, Leganes, Iloilo, Philippines. You VBS Themes are amazing and attractive to Kids. May I ask if you can spare us with your old materials. We are only a small church but have outreaches to children within the different Barangays of Leganes. It will be a great help to us if you can spare us your old “used” materials.
    Thank you very much and hoping for your positive response. God bless you and your ministry.

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