Treasure Hunt is a really easy activity to do either indoors or outdoors. And your older VBS or youth ministry students will enjoy it as much as the younger ones.
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Hook the Treasure (Game for VBS or Camp)
Hook the Treasure is a really easy game for your pirate or nautical themed VBS or youth camp. This would be perfect for younger children at your Vacation Bible School and it is pretty easy to put together. The only work involved is making the “hooks” for each child.
Buried Treasure (VBS or Youth Group Game)
Buried Treasure is a fun game for all ages. It works well for Vacation Bible School or youth ministry. Everyone enjoys playing in a sandbox! For older players, use smaller treasures to make them more difficult to find.
Fish Bowl Toss Carnival Game
Fish bowl toss is an easy game which is a take on a traditional carnival game. Use this for youth ministry or VBS. In the traditional game, if you land your ball in a bowl with a fish, you get a live goldfish! But this version does not have live fish.
Guard the Treasure (Game for VBS or Youth Ministry)
This is an active game for youth which can be played in a relativity small indoor area. One youth guards the “treasure” while the thieves try to steal it.
Sea Slime (for VBS or Youth Ministry)
Slime is easy to make and fun for kids to play with. Mix up a batch of sea slime for your ocean themed Vacation Bible School or youth group meeting.
Shipwrecked Word Search Puzzle
Do you need a quick and easy activity for your Shipwrecked VBS? This word search puzzle is a good way to keep everyone busy while gathering or to fill some unexpected free time.
Cork Ship in a Bottle Craft for VBS or Youth Ministry
This is a simple ship in a bottle craft, not the type that takes days and days. It is easy to make. The kids can take it home and use it as a centerpiece for any nautical themed Vacation Bible School or youth group meeting. #ShipwreckedVBS #VBS #YouthGroup #YouthMinistry
Mini Raft Craft (For VBS or Church Camp)
In this activity, youth make a tiny raft. This would go well with a Treasured VBS theme. It also is good for any lesson involving boats, such as Jesus walking on the water or St. Paul being shipwrecked.
The Boat is Sinking Icebreaker Game
This is a really simple icebreaker for youth group, youth ministry, or middle school VBS. It would also work well for your Vacation Bible School teen leaders. It is super easy to play and requires no materials, making it a good filler activity.