VBS Planning - offers a starting point for organizing all the necessary details for a successful  VBS program:
    ~ Program Goals & Objectives                                 ~ Planning Timeline
    ~ Prayer Power                                                        ~ Curricula
    ~ Missions                                                                ~ Games, Snacks & Crafts
    ~ Music                                                                    ~ Finances & Administration
    ~ Publicity                                                                ~ Staffing
    ~ Facilities                                                                ~ Daily Schedule
    ~ Registration                                                           ~ Closing Celebration & Follow-up

How to Have a Great VBS Training Video. Gospel Light. Expert training made easy.
Part one: how to plan, choose curriculum, and recruit volunteers. Part two: train and inspire
volunteers. Works with any VBS.   Amazon Books

155 Awesome Ideas to Energize Any VBS. John R. Cutshall. Group
Publishing, 1998. Even veteran VBS workers will save time, energy, and money with these
practical tips. It's all here from where to do effective advertising to how to get follow-up results.
155 winning ideas in all... insider shortcuts most VBS directors learn the hard way... but you can
learn right here.  Group

VBS Smart Pages. Gospel Light. Packed with creative ideas, forms, clip art,
schedules, recruitment helps and  teacher training articles, this reproducible manual will make a terrific
companion to any VBS curriculum year after year!   Amazon Books

Vacation Bible School forum  - Message Board for those involved in issues
related to planning Vacation Bible School within their churches

S & S Christian Crafts catalog - Craft Activities for Youth Groups, Vacatioon Bible
Schools & Sunday Schools. Selection includes dramatic play, recreation group packs,
games & activities selected with the Christian educator in mind.
    To request catalog: 1-800-243-9232  Mon-Fri. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. OR  http//www.ssww.com/catalog.htm
Fax 1-800-566-6678 24 hours

VBS Stuff - Order the materials you'll need for crafts, recreation, decorations,
refreshments, and promotion - all online from the convenience of your personal computer.
1-866-750-7935. Praisables/fun inflatable characters with hearts of praise.  Request catalog and
receive monthly email newsletter containing valuable tips and hints for VBS.
THEMES: Amazon, Bugs, Circus, Outdoor, Space, More Themes, Sports, Starter Kits,
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   VBS Idea - Back Yard Bible Club

VBS Idea - Summer Sunday School

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Oriental Trading Company - Party, Themes, Holidays, Toys &; Novelties, Crafts, Stationery,
Personalization, Candy, Jewelry, Plush & Dolls, Costumes, Home Accents, Religious, Electronics
1-800-875-8480

Sherman Specialty Company - Treasure Chests, Candy, Toys, Jewelry, Pencils & Easers, Stickers,
Balloons, Party Products. P.O. Box 401, Merrick, NY 11520-3833; Order Toll Free: 800-645-6513;
Order Fax No.: 800-853-8697. Free Catalog.

U.S. Toys Constructive Playthings - The U.S. Toy Company sells a vast array of carnival/party
and seasonal decorations, novelty toys, stuffed animals, balloons and many more items that have been
developed by us for our exclusive sale. Products are affordable, with some items priced as low as
a penny a piece. Request catalog.