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Fish Bowl Toss Carnival Game

Filed Under: Games

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)

Filed Under: Active Games

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)

Filed Under: Activities

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

Filed Under: Puzzles

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

Filed Under: Activities

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

The Boat is Sinking Icebreaker Game

Filed Under: Games, Icebreakers

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.

Get on Noah’s Ark (Game for VBS or Youth Group)

Filed Under: Active Games, Games

Get on Noah’s Ark is an easy game for your Vacation Bible School, church camp, or youth group. All you need is some laundry baskets and stuffed animals. Even your youngest VBS students will enjoy this game. Use more animals for older students.

Walk the Plank Game (VBS or Youth Ministry Game)

Filed Under: Games, Team Building Games

Walk the Plank is a game for Vacation Bible School or a youth ministry meeting.  This will be difficult for younger children but it would be appropriate for middle school VBS or youth group. It has a problem solving and team building aspect to it which tweens and teens will enjoy.

Treasure Islands (Game for VBS or Church Camp)

Filed Under: Active Games, Games

Treasure Islands is a game very like Musical Chairs. Use it for your pirate or nautical themed Vacation Bible School , church camp, or youth group party.  For younger VBS groups you can put the “islands” closer together. For older students, place them farther apart so they have to do a little running. #ShipwreckedVBS #VBS #PirateParty #ChurchCamp

Water Balloon Relay (Game for VBS or Church Camp)

Filed Under: Active Games

Water Balloon Relay is a fun wet game for your Vacation Bible School or church camp. Have plenty of water balloons on hand! Your VBS kids will want to play this over and over again.

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Sunday, January 24
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The Conversion of St. Paul
Monday, January 25
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Tuesday, January 26
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Wednesday, January 27
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