Planning a Vacation Bible School with a small church team? Start with the free resources below to decide what your church can safely and realistically offer. The complete Rescue VBS five-day curriculum is a separate paid download.
What you can use for free
- VBS planning with limited volunteers: choose a schedule, assign roles, and set a budget based on your attendance and local prices.
- Free VBS planning tools: volunteer huddle, check-in and pickup, family follow-up, and debrief resources.
- Small-church VBS overview: compare the decisions involved in a one-day or multi-day event.
What is in the paid Rescue VBS kit?
The Rescue VBS Complete Five-Day Kit provides the full downloadable curriculum and day-by-day leader materials. Review the six included files and current price on the product page before buying. The free planning tools do not include the complete five-day teaching package.
See the paid Rescue VBS kit and exactly what is included.
Plan for your actual church
Set the number of adults according to enrollment, children’s ages, room layout, and your church’s safeguarding policy. Budget for crafts, snacks, printing, and accessibility needs using local prices. A fixed volunteer count or supply cost will not work for every event.
Common questions
Is the complete Rescue VBS curriculum free?
No. The planning articles and selected tools are free. The complete five-day curriculum kit is a paid product with its current price shown on the product page.
Can a small church run a shorter VBS?
Yes. Begin with the free planning resources and choose a schedule your team can support. Review the paid kit’s contents if you want the complete five-day teaching materials.
Where can I find year-round lessons?
Sunday School lessons are free and organized by age group and Bible section.