Most VBS curriculum assumes you have 20 volunteers and a $500 budget. Rescue VBS assumes you have 3 volunteers and $50. That is the only VBS curriculum built specifically for small and rural churches.

What Makes Rescue VBS Different

Every major VBS curriculum on the market is designed for churches with dedicated children’s ministry staff, multiple classrooms, and budgets that most small churches don’t have. Rescue VBS is designed for the church that still wants to reach kids in the community — with what it actually has.

• 3–5 volunteers — not 20. Rescue VBS assigns clear roles so a small team can run the whole week.
• Under $50 in supplies — uses paper, crayons, and everyday materials most churches already have.
• Mixed ages — designed for the reality of small church children’s ministry: one room, multiple ages.
• 5 complete days — full curriculum for Monday through Friday, including Bible story, activity, and take-home.
• Gospel-centered — built around the Rescue Gospel framework: Created, Broken, Rescued, Respond.
• No subscription, no email, no credit card — download and teach.

What’s Included

• 5-day complete curriculum (Monday–Friday)
• Daily Bible story with age-appropriate teaching guide
• Simple activity for each day (minimal supplies)
• Take-home page for families
• Volunteer role guide (3–5 volunteer version)
• Supply list with budget under $50
• Gospel framework guide for children

What You’ll Need

Rescue VBS is designed to run with what most small churches already have:

• 3–5 willing volunteers (no experience required)
• A space large enough for children to sit and move around
• Basic supplies: paper, crayons, scissors, tape
• A Bible
• Under $50 for any additional supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free Rescue VBS overview?

This page provides a free overview. The complete 5-day printable curriculum kit is $49.99 with instant download.

How many volunteers do I need?

Rescue VBS is designed to run with 3–5 volunteers. The volunteer guide assigns clear roles so a small team can cover the full week without anyone being overwhelmed.

How much does it cost to run?

Total supply costs are under $50 for most churches. The curriculum uses simple, everyday materials — paper, crayons, scissors — that most churches already have on hand.

How many days does it run?

Rescue VBS is a complete 5-day curriculum, Monday through Friday.

What age groups does it cover?

Rescue VBS works for children from preschool through elementary age (approximately ages 3–12). It is designed for mixed-age groups in one room — the reality of most small church children’s ministry.

Do I need to buy anything else?

The complete printable kit is $49.99. After purchase, you only need ordinary supplies such as paper, crayons, and simple craft materials.

Is there a Spanish version?

Yes. Rescate VBS is available in Spanish for bilingual churches and Spanish-speaking congregations.

Need the complete version?

Ready for the complete printable kit? Rescue VBS — Complete 5-Day VBS Curriculum Kit — $49.99