How is it like a traditional VBS?

1. Targets same group2. Same organizational structure

• How children are grouped• Schedule

3. Groups still rotate from station to station

4. Highly evangelistic

How does it differ from a traditional VBS?

The stations the groups rotate to are sports/games-based.

Basketball

Volleyball

Bible Study

Fishing

A Sample of the Rotation:

Advantages of the Change:

1. Simple Preparation2. Budget-Friendly3. Extremely Flexible4. Children Love It5. Adults Volunteer for It6. Avoids Competition

A Sample Schedule:

6:00-6:15 – Registration6:15-6:45 – Kickball6:45-7:15 – Noodle Hockey7:15-7:45 – Bible Study7:45-8:15 – Relay Races8:15-8:30 – Overtime

Volunteer PositionsGroup leaders and helpersActivity leaders and helpersBible Study leaderSnacks coordinator and helpersRegistration leadersPre-K leaders and helpersMiscellaneous positions

Potential ActivitiesBasketballKickballWiffleballRelay RacesVolleyballNoodle HockeySoccerFrisbee Golf/Soccer

FishingObstacle CourseCraftsT-BallTag FootballPony RidesPetting ZooSmashball

What If It Rains?

Board gamesRelay racesIndoor gamesVideo gamesVideosGames under the drive-thru

Pre-K PlansThis group does not rotate like

the other groups (they have different activities)

The group leader also serves as the teacher

The teacher can combine VBS material and a Pre-K rotation.

Miscellaneous Issues

Awards are given on the basis of spiritual accomplishment

Promotion and follow-up are essential to success

Volunteers can work toward being comfortable sharing Christ with children

Questions?

More Fun. Less Money. More Kids. Same Gospel…

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